Central Bank of India FD rates range from 3.00% p.a. to 6.25% p.a. for deposits below ₹3 crore. Senior citizen rates for this slab range from 3.50% p.a. to 6.75% p.a. The applicable interest rates are effective from 10 August 2026.

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(Post Office)Fully Tax-Free, Life Cover Included
The highest Central Bank of India FD rate is up to 6.25% p.a. for general depositors and up to 6.75% p.a. for senior depositors. The interest rates are effective from 10 August 2026:
| Maturity Period | General Public (p.a.) | Senior Citizen (p.a.) |
|---|---|---|
| 7–14 days | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| 15–30 days | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| 31–45 days | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| 46–59 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 60–90 days | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| 91–179 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 180–270 days | 5.50% | 6.00% |
| 271–364 days | 6.00% | 6.50% |
| 1 year to less than 2 years | 6.10% | 6.60% |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 6.25% (Highest) | 6.75% (Highest) |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 6.00% | 6.50% |
| 5 years to 10 years | 6.00% | 6.50% |
*Central Bank of India FD rates w.e.f. 10 August 2026.
Central Bank of India FD rates vary according to the deposit amount, maturity period and customer category. The bank publishes separate rates for retail and bulk deposits. The following factors affect the applicable rate structure.
The highest Central Bank of India FD rate for deposits above ₹3 crore is 6.25% p.a. for the general public, and for senior citizens it’s 6.75% p.a. for 2 years to less than 3 years. The rates are effective from 28th September 2026:
| Maturity Period | General Public (p.a.) | Senior Citizen (p.a.) |
| 7–14 days | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| 15–30 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 31–45 days | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| 46–59 days | 4.75% | 5.25% |
| 60–90 days | 4.50% | 5.00% |
| 91–179 days | 4.50% | 5.00% |
| 180–270 days | 5.50% | 6.00% |
| 271–364 days | 6.00% | 6.50% |
| 1 year to less than 2 years | 6.10% | 6.60% |
| 2 years to less than 3 years | 6.25% (Highest) | 6.75% (Highest) |
| 3 years to less than 5 years | 6.00% | 6.50% |
| 5 years to 10 years | 6.00% | 6.50% |
Central Bank of India FD rates w.e.f. 28th September 2026
Central Bank of India offers several facilities, and the applicable features depend on the deposit type, amount and customer category.
The Central Bank of India FD Interest Rate Calculator helps to estimate the interest earned and maturity amount. You can enter the deposit amount, tenure and applicable FD interest rate to estimate the returns.
The calculator can help customers compare different deposit periods before booking an FD. The Central Bank FD Calculator can be used to estimate the maturity amount and interest earned on an FD. However, the final maturity amount may depend on the deposit amount, selected tenure, applicable interest and calculation method.
˜The insurers/plans mentioned are arranged in order of highest to lowest first year premium (sum of individual single premium and individual non-single premium) offered by Policybazaar’s insurer partners offering life insurance investment plans on our platform, as per ‘first year premium of life insurers as at 31.03.2025 report’ published by IRDAI. Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the IRDAI website www.irdai.gov.in
* The Guaranteed Returns are dependent on the policy term and premium term availed, along with the other variable factors. The 7.4% rate of return is for an 18-year-old, healthy male for a policy term of 20 years and premium term of 10 years with a Rs . 20,000 monthly instalment premium. The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year, and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
** The Life Cover amount varies as per plan specifications. Please read the policy document for details.
+ Trad plans with a premium above 5 lakhs would be taxed as per applicable tax slabs post 31st march 2023
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##The Guaranteed Returns are dependent on the policy term and premium term availed along with other variable factors. 7.4% rate of return is for an 18-year-old, healthy male for a policy term of 20 years and a premium term of 10 years with ₹5,00,000 annually installment premium. All plans listed here are from insurance companies’ funds.
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