GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Group-J
Writers’ Buildings, KoIkata-700 001
No. 012-F(J) Dated: Kolkata, the 27th January, 2026
RESOLUTION
The Governor is pleased to decide that during the period from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026, 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. 2025-2026 for the period from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026. The funds concerned are:-
i. General Provident Fund (West Bengal Service).
ii. Contributory Provident Fund (West Bengal).
iii. Provident Funds maintained under the West Bengal Non-Government Educational Institutions and Local Authorities (CPFE) Act, 1983.
iv. 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.
By order of the Governor
OSD & EO Additional Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal