Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana — Account Opening Guide
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a small deposit scheme for the girl child, run by the Government of India through post offices and authorised banks. This page explains how to open an account.
Related: Sarkari Kaam • Government Schemes
Details
| Listing | Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana — Account Opening Guide |
|---|---|
| Section | Government Schemes |
| Listing type | Government scheme |
| Dates / fees | See the official portal |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
Important Links
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Back to List | Government Schemes |
Official portal: indiapost.gov.in.
How to Open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account
An SSY account is opened at a post office or an authorised bank branch — it cannot be opened fully online. The account is opened in the name of a girl child by her parent or legal guardian. Deposits can be made at the branch or through the post office and bank channels. The interest rate and the deposit rules are set by the government and change from time to time — see the official India Post portal linked on this page for the current rules.
- Open the official India Post portal link given in Important Links on this page and read the SSY rules it shows.
- Visit your nearest post office or authorised bank branch with the documents listed below.
- Fill in the SSY account opening form at the branch.
- Deposit the first amount as the branch asks, and collect your passbook.
- Keep the passbook safe, and make deposits at the branch or through the channels the post office or bank offers.
Documents Needed
- Birth certificate of the girl child.
- Aadhaar card and identity proof of the parent or guardian.
- Address proof of the parent or guardian.
- A recent passport-size photograph of the girl child and the guardian.
Safety Note
Never pay a private website or agent to apply for a government service or scheme, and never share your Aadhaar number, bank details or one-time password (OTP) with anyone who offers to do it for you. Use only the official portal linked on this page, and check every detail on the official portal before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
how to open sukanya samriddhi account Sarkari Result Today?
Open an SSY account at a post office or authorised bank branch with the girl child's birth certificate and the guardian's identity and address proof. It cannot be opened fully online.
what is sukanya samriddhi yojana Sarkari Result Today?
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government small deposit scheme for the girl child, run through post offices and authorised banks. See the India Post portal for the current rules.
what documents are needed for sukanya samriddhi yojana Sarkari Result Today?
The girl child's birth certificate, the parent or guardian's Aadhaar and address proof, and photographs. The branch lists the exact documents for your case.
what is the official website of sukanya samriddhi yojana Sarkari Result Today?
The official website is indiapost.gov.in — use the official website link on this page.
Private portal — not a government website. Always verify on the official website before applying. Never pay a private site to apply.