GPF interest rate for Q-1 of 2026-27 Announced at 7.1% for Q1. The latest announcement from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, provides crucial information regarding the interest rates for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (April to June 2026).
GPF Interest Rate for Q-1 of 2026-27 Announcement
The GPF interest rate 2026-27 has been a significant point of discussion for government employees and subscribers of similar provident funds. For the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, the interest rate applicable to the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other analogous funds has been maintained at a stable 7.1%. This decision highlights the government’s consistent approach to ensuring financial stability for its employees, with the GPF interest rate for Q-1 of 2026-27 being a key factor. The General Provident Fund (Central Services) serves as a cornerstone for long-term savings, enabling government personnel to build a substantial retirement corpus. The interest accrued, particularly the announced GPF interest rate for Q-1 of 2026-27, plays a pivotal role in the growth of these savings over an employee’s career. This consistent GPF interest rate in Financial Year 2026-27 ensures steady growth.
Official Resolution on GPF Interest Rate for Q-1 of 2026-27
Below is the verbatim text of the official resolution concerning the GPF interest rate for Q-1 of 2026-27, as issued by the Ministry of Finance. This document officially confirms the rate and specifies its applicability for the designated quarter, ensuring complete transparency and official communication to all relevant parties.
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART | SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
New Delhi, the April, 2026
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2026-27, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1% April, 2026 to 30™ June, 2026, This rate will be in force w.ef. 1 April, 2026. The funds concerned are:
- The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
- The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
- The All india Services Provident Fund.
- The State Railway Provident Fund.
- The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
- The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
- The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
- The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
- The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
- The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.
2 Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India
Sd/-
(Vyasan R)
Joint Secretary to the Govt of india
To,
The Manager, (Technical Branch)
Government of India Press, Minto Road, Delhi.
F.No.§(3)-B(PD)/2023
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