Personal Loan for Government Employees

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Key Takeaways

• Banks offer exclusive Personal Loan for government employees.
• The eligibility criteria for such loans slightly differs from regular Personal Loans.
• Government employees can get the loan with minimal documentation.
• Banks disburse loans with short timeframes and offer an easy application process.
• Eligible applicants can get the principal amount credited into their savings accounts within 24-48 hours.

An unexpected financial crisis can cause a lot of distress. Whether it is a medical emergency, wedding expenses, or credit card debt payment, you may need funds instantly. If you are a state or central government employee, you can apply for a special Personal Loan for government employees. Let us decode this loan in this article.

Personal Loan for Government Employees

A Personal Loan, exclusively designed for State and Central Government employees, is an unsecured loan. When you apply for a Personal Loan for central government employees, the lender does not ask you to provide collateral. You can avail of this loan at competitive interest rates and repay it flexibly in tenures ranging from 1 to 5 years. However, you need to fit the eligibility criteria of the lender.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for a Personal Loan for Government employees, you must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

• You should be an Indian citizen.
• Your minimum age when you apply for the loan should be 21 years.
• Your maximum age at the time of final EMI repayment should be your retirement age, or up to 60 years, whichever is earlier.
• You should be a permanent salaried employee of a PSU/State/Central government organisation with a minimum net monthly income of INR 20,000.

Note that the eligibility criteria for Personal Loans may vary from one lender to the other.

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Required documents

In your capacity as a state or central government employee applying for a Personal Loan for government employees, you need to provide the following documents:

1. Duly filled loan application form
2. 2 passport-size photographs
3. A copy of your PAN Card
4. One Valid Age and Identity Proof Document such as
   • Identity card issued by government agencies like PSU banks, Panchayat, Federal Bureau, etc.
   • Aadhaar card
   • Driving license
   • Voter ID
   • Passport
5. One Valid Address Proof Document such as
   • Aadhaar card
   • Driving license
   • Voter ID
   • Passport
   • Utility Bills
6. Income Proof Documents
   • Bank statement for the last six months
   • Income Tax Returns or Form 16 for two years

Personal Loan for Government Employees – Features

• The Personal Loan for state government employees is a collateral-free loan.
• Banks approve the loan based on your credit history and CIBIL score
• A high credit score leads to lower interest rates.
• You can apply for the loan online by providing soft copies of your documents.
• You can get loans of up to INR 15 lakhs, with flexible repayment tenures of up to five years.
• Eligible candidates can get loan approval and disbursal within 4 to 48 hours of application.

Final Note

As a central or state government employee, you can make the most of the Personal Loans of government employees. You can use the loan to pay off your debts, fund emergencies and more. The loan does not come with any end-use restrictions, and you are free to use it to pay for urgent or leisurely expenses.

Download the digibank mobile app on your smartphone. Launch the app and click on the "Get Personal Loan" link on the login page.

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*Disclaimer: This article is for information only. We recommend you get in touch with your income tax advisor or CA for expert advice.