About National Savings Certificate Scheme

National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a savings scheme offered by the Indian government that allows individuals to invest their money for a fixed period of time and earn a guaranteed rate of return.

NSC has a maturity period of 5 years and the current interest rate is 7% per annum (compounded annually). The minimum investment amount is Rs. 1000 and there is no maximum limit on the investment.

To apply for a National Savings Certificate (NSC), you need the following documents:

Identity proof: Any government-issued photo identification document such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID card, Driving License, PAN Card, etc.
Address proof: Any government-issued document that has your current address such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID card, Driving License, Utility bill, Ration card, etc.
NSC Application form: You can get the NSC application form from your nearest post office or bank.
Passport size photograph: You need to affix a recent passport size photograph on the NSC application form.
Cash or Cheque: You need to pay the NSC investment amount in cash or through a cheque.

Note : NSC Interest is taxable under “Income from Other Sources”.

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National Savings Certificate (NSC) — Quick Guide

What is it?
A government-backed savings scheme encouraging fixed-term investments with guaranteed returns.
Tenure:
5 years
Interest Rate:
Currently 7% per annum (compounded annually)
Investment Limits:
Minimum Rs. 1000; no upper limit
Where to invest:
At post offices and some authorized banks
Documents Required:
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.)
- Address proof (can be same as above or utility bills, ration card, etc.)
- Passport size photograph
- NSC application form (available at post office/bank)
- Payment via cash or cheque
Taxation:
- Interest earned is taxable under "Income from Other Sources"
- Interest accrued every year is considered taxable even though it is paid only on maturity
- You can claim deduction under Section 80C on the amount invested (principal) up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per annum

Additional points:

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS): No TDS is deducted on NSC interest; you must declare the interest income in your ITR.
Loan Against NSC:
You can avail loan against NSC certificates from banks and post offices.
Premature Withdrawal:
NSC generally does not allow premature withdrawal before 5 years, except in specific cases such as the death of the holder.