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PLI Santosh (Endowment Assurance - EA)

PLI Santosh (Endowment Assurance) is the most popular savings-cum-protection plan in Postal Life Insurance. The policyholder receives full Sum Assured plus accrued terminal bonus upon attaining the chosen maturity age (35, 40, 50, 55, 58, or 60 years).

Declared Annual Bonus
₹52 per ₹1,000 SA / year
Sec 80C & Sec 10(10D) Tax-Free
Minimum Deposit Sum Assured: ₹20,000 to ₹50 Lakh
Maximum Deposit Max Sum Assured: ₹50 Lakh
Scheme Tenure Maturity at Age 35, 40, 50, 55, 58, 60
Tax Status Sec 80C & Sec 10(10D) Tax-Free

Official Rules & Key Features

  • High Bonus Rate: ₹52 per ₹1,000 Sum Assured per annum.
  • Flexible Maturity: Choose maturity age at 35, 40, 50, 55, 58, or 60 years.
  • Loan Facility: Available after 3 policy years.
  • Surrender: Permitted after 3 policy years.
  • Tax Benefit: Double tax saving under 80C and 10(10D).

Eligibility & Who Can Open Account

  • Government & Semi-Govt Employees.
  • Armed Forces & Defense Personnel.
  • Bank, University & Listed Corporate Professionals.

Taxation Rules

Premium payments qualify for Section 80C deduction. Maturity payout 100% tax-free under Section 10(10D).

Premature Closure

Surrender allowed after 3 years. Reduced proportional sum assured paid.

Required KYC & Verification Documents

Govt ID, Aadhaar, PAN, Age Certificate.

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Official Application Forms

PLI Proposal Form-1

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