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Updated on: Jun 2023

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EPFO How to calculate higher pension additional contributions

Jun 28, 2023

EPFO further extends the deadline to apply for Higher Pension

EPFO has further extended the last date to apply for higher pensions to July , , which was exp...

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Jun 26, 2023

Will EPFO further extend the deadline to opt for higher pension?

According to EPFO, currently, the deadline to apply for a higher pension under the EPS is June , ...

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Jun 24, 2023

EPFO adds . lakh net members during the month of April

EPFOs provisional payroll data released on th June, indicates significant increase on severa...

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Jun 21, 2023

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EPFO issues new circular, documents, computation- higher pension

Aiming for more clarity on how to claim a higher pension, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently issued a circular on the list of documents to be submitted for claiming higher EPS-95 & pension computation method. The circular also elaborates on what all documents one can submit if one is not able to furnish […]

Jun 15, 2023

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ESP-95 Higher Pension: EPFO sets a deadline for validation of joint declaration

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) sets 20 days deadline for field offices for validation of joint applications under EPS-95, higher pension. EPFO has issued a circular dated June 2, 2023, that has provided the information regarding the joint declaration option. The EPFO aims to streamline the […]

Jun 12, 2023

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PAN-Aadhaar linking, and EPS-95 higher pension deadlines

There are a few crucial deadlines like PAN-Aadhaar linking, and EPS-95 higher pension that fall in the month of June that everyone must be aware of. PAN-Aadhaar linking In order to provide some more time to the taxpayers, the government extended the Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline from March 31 to June 30, 2023, by three months, whereby […]

May 29, 2023

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EPFO officers sentenced to 6 years in jail for taking bribe

On Friday, May 26, 2023, the special CBI Court of Chandigarh sentenced two EPFO Sector 17, Chandigarh officers to six years imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh in 2015. According to Indian Express, two EPFO officers Vijay Rawat and Bachittar Singh are found guilty under Sections 7 of the Prevention of Corruption […]

May 28, 2023

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EPS-95 Higher Pension: important factors to consider before opting

The EPS-95 Higher Pension has faced a lot of confusion and explanation on its calculations. Further, Hon’ble Supreme Court held the requirement of the members to contribute at the rate of 1.16% of their salary to the extent such salary exceeds Rs.15000/- per month as an additional contribution under the amended scheme to be ultra vires […]

May 27, 2023

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EPFO Payroll Data Highlights for FY 2022-23

The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on 20th May, 2023 highlights that EPFO has added 13.40 lakh net members in the month of March 2023. During the financial year 2022-23, around 1.39 crore net members have been added by EPFO with an increase of 13.22% compared to the previous financial year 2021-22 wherein EPFO […]

May 22, 2023

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EPFO: Latest Guideline on Higher Pension EPS-95

The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 04.11.2022 in Civil Appeal No. 8143-8144 of 2022 titled the (EPFO) Employees Provident Fund Organisation & Anr. etc. Vs. Sunil Kumar B. and Ors. etc., while upholding the validity of the amendments made to the Employees’ Pension Scheme,1995 (EPS,1995) vide G.S.R 609 (E) dated 22.08.2014 (effective from […]

May 16, 2023

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Higher Pension: Employer’s contribution to EPS will be 9.49%

The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 04.11.2022 in Civil Appeal No. 8143-8144 of 2022 titled the Employees Provident Fund Organisation & Anr. etc. Vs. Sunil Kumar B. and Ors. etc., while upholding the validity of the amendments made to the Employees’ Pension Scheme,1995 (EPS,1995) vide G.S.R 609 (E) dated 22.08.2014 (effective from 01.09.2014) had […]

May 12, 2023

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EPFO extends deadline for opting higher pension to June 26

The retirement fund body of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Tuesday extended the deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26. The initial last date to apply for the provision of a higher pension was March 3, 2023. EPFO has extended the last day to opt for a higher pension by 60 […]

May 3, 2023

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EPFO deadline for higher pension is ending on May 3, Apply

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released a circular for eligible employees to opt for a higher pension under Employees Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The earlier last date to apply for the provision of a higher pension was March 3, 2023. EPFO has extended the last day to opt for a […]

Apr 27, 2023

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EPFO is hiring for over 2500 vacant positions, last date Apr 26

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is hiring for positions including Stenographer & Social Security Assistant. Details for the position of Stenographer Online Applications are invited for filling up the Post of Stenographer (Group C) in Employees’ Provident Fund Organization.1.1 Candidate can apply for the above posts through […]

Apr 20, 2023

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EPFO adds 13.96 lakh net members in the month of Feb, 2023

The provisional payroll data of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released highlights that EPFO has added 13.96 lakh net members in the month of February, 2023. Out of 13.96 lakh members added during the month, around 7.38 lakh new members have come under ambit of EPFO for the first time. Among the newly joined members, […]

Apr 19, 2023