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Updated on: Jul 2026

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EPFO Alert Claims May Take Longer After Major System Upgrade

Jul 28, 2026

Govt Rules Out Use of Inoperative EPFO Funds for Other Purposes

The Central Government has assured millions of Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO s...

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Jul 23, 2026

EPFO Plans Universal PF Scheme for Gig Workers and Self-Employed People

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO is working on a framework to expand providen...

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Jul 20, 2026

EPS Key Changes for EPF Members Under the New Pension Scheme

The Central Government has notified the Employees Pension Scheme EPS, , replacing the n...

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Jul 15, 2026

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EPFO Launches a Scheme to Resolve Long-Pending PF Disputes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched VISHWAS 2026, a one-time settlement scheme that allows eligible establishments to resolve disputes related to damages levied for delayed payment of provident fund (PF) contributions. The initiative provides a six-month window for eligible establishments, subject to the scheme’s conditions. The move is expected to reduce prolonged litigation, […]

Jul 13, 2026

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EPFO Restores Passbook Portal; Check Your PF Balance

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Member Passbook portal after completing a scheduled maintenance and technology upgrade, enabling millions of subscribers to access their provident fund account statements once again. The portal had been unavailable since late June as EPFO carried out a major database consolidation and software migration aimed at improving […]

Jul 11, 2026

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EPFO Extends Employees’ Enrolment Campaign till October 31

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC), 2026 till October 31, 2026 by a circular issued on July 8, 2026. The decision gives employers another three months to voluntarily enrol eligible employees who were left out of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) despite being eligible. The campaign is aimed […]

Jul 9, 2026

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EPFO to Credit EPF Interest to Members’ Accounts by July 15

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started the process of crediting annual interest of 8.25% to the EPF members’ accounts. Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that around ₹1.44 lakh crore in interest will be credited to nearly 3.4 crore EPF subscribers. Members are expected to see the updated balance in their […]

Jul 8, 2026

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EPFO Issues Alert: PF Claims May Be Delayed for Two Weeks..

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has informed its members and employers that some claims and online services may take longer than usual over the next two weeks following a major database consolidation and software upgrade. In a notice displayed on its official portal, EPFO said it has successfully completed a large-scale database consolidation and […]

Jul 5, 2026

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EPFO Notified Interest Rate on PF Deposits for FY 2025-26

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will continue to pay 8.25% annual interest on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025-26, with the Central Government approving the rate. In a circular issued on July 1, 2026, EPFO informed its regional offices that the Ministry of Labour and Employment has approved the 8.25% […]

Jul 4, 2026

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New EPF Scheme 2026 Comes into Force: Key Changes Explained

The Centre has notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952 under the Social Security Code, 2020. While the scheme came into force upon its Gazette notification on June 29, its implementation has gained attention from July 1 as the new rules begin to be reflected in EPF processes. While […]

Jul 4, 2026

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EPFO Members Can Claim Up to ₹7 Lakh Insurance Cover at No Extra Cost

Employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) are also eligible for life insurance under the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme. The scheme offers insurance coverage of up to ₹7 lakh without any additional employee contribution. The benefit is paid to the nominee if the employee dies while in service. What is the EDLI Scheme? […]

Jul 3, 2026

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EPFO: Contributions Above ₹1,800 Become Voluntary

The government has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952. One of the key changes under the new scheme is that employee contributions above ₹1,800 per month will now be voluntary under EPFO. The change follows the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and aims to bring […]

Jul 2, 2026