If you want to pay a fixed income every month by investing your earnings somewhere safe, then India Post's new 'Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) 2025' can prove to be a great option for you. Especially for senior citizens, housewives, retired employees or those looking for a low-risk option.

This government-backed scheme has now undergone several changes, making it more attractive than before. Best of all – now you can get an income of up to ₹18,350 every month if you invest up to ₹9 lakh at once.
Post Office MIS 2025: Highlights
- Safe and guaranteed monthly income
- Fixed term of 5 years
- Full capital secured with government guarantee
- Investment limit up to ₹4.5 lakh (single account) and ₹9 lakh (joint account).
- Current Interest Rate: 7.4% per annum (monthly payments)
- Available at all post offices in India
How will you get ₹18,350 every month on an investment of ₹9 lakh?
If you deposit a maximum of ₹9 lakh in a joint account, you will get 7.4% annual interest every month:
- ₹5,550 monthly interest -
Total interest of ₹3,99,600 in 5 years
- Quarterly payment option also available
Who can invest?
- Any Indian citizen above 18 years
- For minors through guardians
- Joint account of one to three people
Necessary Documents and Process
- Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and Address Proof
- Passport size photograph
- Take the MIS form from the post office and fill it
- Deposit by cash or check
- Passbook is issued immediately
MIS/Other Schemes – Which is better in comparison?
PlanInterest rateMonthly incomeDurationRisk level
Post Office MIS 7.4% Yes 5 years Very little
SBI FD 6.5% No 5 years Less
Senior Citizen FD 7.5% No 5 years Less
NSC 7.7% (Cycle Growth) No 5 years Very little
PPF 7.1% (Cycle Growth) No 15 years Very little
Debt Mutual Fund Variable No Flexible Medium
Note before investing:
- Interest will be taxed (as per income tax slab)
- Tax exemption under section 80C is not available
- Account can be If you want to pay a fixed income every month by investing your earnings somewhere safe, then India Post's new 'Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) 2025' can prove to be a great option for you. Especially for senior citizens, housewives, retired employees or those looking for a low-risk option.closed after 1 year (with small penalty)
- No online facility – the entire process is offline
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