The Finance Department of Jammu & Kashmir has announced that the interest rate for the General Provident Fund (GPF) will remain unchanged at 7.1 percent for the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26. This rate will be applicable from April 1 to June 30, 2025.
According to an official order issued by Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary of the Finance Department, the decision aligns with the notifications issued by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The interest rate has remained consistent through the previous quarters of FY 2024–25.
This move ensures continuity and stability for government employees contributing to the GPF, reaffirming the government’s commitment to maintaining predictable returns on long-term savings.
