155-F(J): West Bengal Sets GPF Interest Rate at 7.1% for Oct-Dec 2026
Summary
West Bengal's Finance Department has fixed the General Provident Fund and similar fund interest rate at 7.1% per annum for October-December 2026 (Q3 of FY 2026-27). This applies to GPF, Contributory PF, and other state-administered provident funds, directly affecting the returns subscribing government employees and pensioners earn on their accumulated savings.
Key Takeaways & Points
- GPF and similar fund interest rate fixed at 7.1% per annum for the period 01.10.2026 to 31.12.2026.
- Applies to General Provident Fund (West Bengal Service), Contributory Provident Fund (West Bengal), and CPFE Act 1983 funds.
- Covers the third quarter of financial year 2026-2027.
- Resolution issued by the Finance Department, Group-J, under orders of the Governor.
- Order forwarded to all government departments for implementation.
GOVERNMENT ORDER
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Group-J
Writers' Buildings, Kolkata-700 001
No. 155-F(J) Dated: Kolkata, the 13th October, 2026
RESOLUTION
The Governor is pleased to decide that during the period from 01.10.2026 to 31.12.2026, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds under the administrative control of the Government of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) per annum. The rate will be in force during this financial year i.e. 2026-2027 for the period from 01.10.2026 to 31.12.2026. The funds concerned are:-
- General Provident Fund (West Bengal Service).
- Contributory Provident Fund (West Bengal).
- Provident Funds maintained under the West Bengal Non-Government Educational Institutions and Local Authorities (CPFE) Act, 1983.
- Any other Provident Fund maintained under State Account with the approval of this Government.
2. Ordered that the resolution be forwarded to all Departments of the Government of West Bengal.
No. 155/1(1)-F(J)
By order of the Governor
(Shri J.K. Halder)
Deputy Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal
Dated: Kolkata, the 13th October, 2026
Copy of the resolution to be forwarded to the Senior Deputy Accountant General (Fund Misc.), Office of the Pr. A.G (A&E), West Bengal, G.I Press Buildings, 8-K.S. Roy Road, Kolkata-700001.
(Shri K. Mitra)
Assistant Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal