Check who can open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account, the age rule for the girl child and the documents required.
Who is eligible
- A girl child below 10 years of age at account opening
- Account opened by a parent or legal guardian
- Up to two accounts per family (one per girl child; exceptions for twins/triplets)
Documents required
- Birth certificate of the girl child
- Guardian’s Aadhaar and address proof
Confirm eligibility and open the account at a post office or bank.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can open a Sukanya Samriddhi account?
A parent or guardian can open it for a girl child below 10 years of age.
How many SSY accounts can a family open?
Up to two — one for each girl child, with exceptions for twins or triplets.