Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Application Form 2025 - Summary
Download the latest application form for the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana in PDF format. This PDF includes not only the application form for opening a new account but also forms for premature closure and withdrawal, along with the closure of an SSY account.
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a government-supported savings scheme in India focused on ensuring financial security and empowering girl children. The account matures 21 years after it is opened or when the girl child marries after turning 18, whichever happens first. To get the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Application Form, simply use the download link located at the bottom of this article.
Eligibility for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Application Form
- The account can be opened by the natural or legal guardian for a girl child below 10 years of age.
- Only one account can be opened and operated in a girl child’s name according to the scheme’s guidelines.
- A guardian can open accounts for a maximum of two girl children only.
Features of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
- Enjoy an attractive interest rate of 7.6%, which is fully exempt from tax under Section 80C.
- A minimum of Rs. 1,000 can be invested in a financial year.
- The maximum investment allowed is Rs. 1,50,000 per financial year.
- If the minimum of Rs. 1,000 is not deposited in a financial year, a penalty of Rs. 50 will apply.
- Deposits can be made until the account reaches 14 years from the date it was opened.
- The account matures after 21 years from the opening date. If the account holder gets married before 21 years, the account cannot be operated beyond the date of her marriage.
- A passbook will be provided to customers.
- Withdrawal Facility:
- To support the account holder’s higher education and marriage, partial withdrawals can be made after the account holder turns 18.
- If the account holder gets married before the account matures, the account must be closed.
You can download the 2025 Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Application Form PDF using the link given below.