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Atal Pension Yojana Calculator
Find out your monthly contribution for a guaranteed pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month under the Atal Pension Yojana. See total investment and pension benefits based on your age.
APY Details
APY entry age: 18 to 40 years
Monthly Contribution
Total Investment
Guaranteed Pension
Corpus at 60
Returned to nominee after both deaths
Total Pension (20 Years)
Pension continues for life; 20 years shown as estimate
All Tiers: Monthly Contribution vs Total Investment
Investment vs Total Pension Value
Contribution Table — All Entry Ages
| Entry Age | Monthly Contribution | Years to 60 | Annual Investment | Total Investment |
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Monthly contributions are as per the official PFRDA APY contribution chart. For ages between listed values, contributions are linearly interpolated. Actual contributions may vary slightly; refer to your bank for exact amounts.
What is Atal Pension Yojana?
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government-backed, defined-benefit pension scheme launched in June 2015 by the Government of India, primarily aimed at workers in the unorganised sector. It is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) through the National Pension System (NPS) architecture.
APY guarantees a fixed monthly pension of ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹3,000, ₹4,000, or ₹5,000 after the subscriber turns 60, depending on the contribution tier chosen. Any Indian citizen aged 18-40 can join by linking their savings bank account. The earlier you join, the lower your monthly contribution for the same pension amount.
After the subscriber's death, the spouse receives the same pension amount for life. After both the subscriber and spouse pass away, the accumulated corpus (₹1.7 lakh to ₹8.5 lakh depending on the tier) is returned to the nominee. This makes APY one of the most straightforward, risk-free retirement instruments available in India.
How to Use This APY Calculator
- 1
Enter your current age
You must be between 18 and 40 years old to join APY. Your entry age determines your monthly contribution amount and how many years you contribute until age 60.
- 2
Select your desired monthly pension
Choose from the 5 pension tiers: ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹3,000, ₹4,000, or ₹5,000 per month. This is the guaranteed amount you will receive every month after turning 60.
- 3
Review your monthly contribution
The calculator instantly shows the monthly amount you need to contribute via auto-debit from your savings account. Compare different pension tiers using the bar chart.
- 4
Compare total investment vs pension benefits
See the full picture: your total investment over the contribution period, the guaranteed corpus at 60, and estimated total pension income over 20 years of retirement.
APY Key Benefits
Government Guarantee
APY pension is guaranteed by the Government of India. Unlike market-linked schemes, your pension amount is fixed and assured regardless of market conditions. The government also co-contributes 50% of the premium (up to ₹1,000/year) for eligible subscribers.
Spouse Coverage
After the subscriber's death, the spouse automatically receives the same pension amount for life. No reduction, no re-application. This ensures continued financial security for the surviving partner without any additional cost.
Nominee Gets Corpus
After both the subscriber and spouse pass away, the entire accumulated corpus (₹1.7L to ₹8.5L depending on the pension tier) is paid to the nominee. This ensures your family benefits even after the pension stops.
Tax Benefit under 80CCD(1B)
APY contributions qualify for tax deduction under Section 80CCD(1B) up to ₹50,000, over and above the ₹1.5 lakh limit under Section 80C. This is available under the old tax regime and provides additional tax savings.
APY Eligibility & Rules
- Age Requirement — You must be between 18 and 40 years old at the time of joining. The minimum contribution period is 20 years (join at 40, contribute until 60).
- Bank Account — You must have a savings bank account. APY contributions are auto-debited from your linked bank account on a monthly, quarterly, or half-yearly basis.
- Aadhaar & Mobile — Aadhaar number and mobile number are mandatory for registration. KYC is done through your bank.
- Auto-Debit — Contributions are collected via auto-debit. Ensure sufficient balance on the debit date to avoid default penalties.
- Default Penalty — If auto-debit fails, a penalty of ₹1-10 per month is charged depending on the contribution amount. After 6 months of default, the account is frozen; after 12 months, it is deactivated; after 24 months, it is closed.
- Exit Before 60 — Premature exit is allowed only in exceptional circumstances (death, terminal illness). Voluntary exit before 60 returns only the accumulated contributions with net actual interest earned (no government co-contribution).
- Exit After 60 — At age 60, the subscriber starts receiving the guaranteed monthly pension. The subscriber can also choose to exit and receive the entire corpus in a lump sum.
- Scheme Change — Subscribers can upgrade or downgrade their pension tier once per year during the contribution period. Contact your bank to make the change.
Source: PFRDA
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