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Updated on: Oct 2022
EPFO to increase Salary limit of employees: Report
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EPFO to increase Salary limit of employees: Report

A high-level committee has proposed the increase the wage ceiling under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The proposed increase to Rs 21,000 per month from the existing Rs 15,000. According to a report, the government may increase the limit on the salary of employees. The report said, The proposed increase of the salary limit to […]

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EPF interest rate approved for FY21-22, to be credited soon
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EPF interest rate approved for FY21-22, to be credited soon

The government has approved 8.1 per cent rate of interest on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22, which is expected to be credited around Diwali this year. In March this year, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) decided to lower the interest on provident fund deposits for 2021-22 to 8.1 per cent from 8.5 […]

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EPFO: Do you know what Annexure K is and its importance?
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EPFO: Do you know what Annexure K is and its importance?

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation decided to make available online ‘Annexure-K’, a document that contains details of accounts to new employers. According to a circular issued by EPFO, ‘Annexure -K’ will be provided online to private PF trusts to expedite the transfer of PF accounts. […]

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Benefits of Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme
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Benefits of Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme

EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) has a component Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) that was introduced by the government as a benefit. The EDLI provides extended benefits of life insurance that are provided to the employees working in the private sector. Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme or EDLI is an […]

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EPFO- Increase retirement age to cut pressure on pension funds
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EPFO- Increase retirement age to cut pressure on pension funds

According to an Economic Times report, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) backs raising the retirement age to ease pressure on pension funds as it believes that by 2047, India is expected to become an ageing society as around 140 million people are estimated to be above the age of 60 years. EPFO said that […]

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EPFO Pensioners’ Portal: Beneficial Facility Services Available
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EPFO Pensioners’ Portal: Beneficial Facility Services Available

When any Employees’ Provident Fund subscriber retires, s/he will be allotted a Pension Payment Order (PPO). This is a 12-digit number given to each pensioner covered by the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). This PPO number helps the subscriber in EPFO Pensioners’ Portal. Recently EPFO in a tweet said, “Services available on Pensioners’ Portal.” #Services available […]

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EPFO Facilities on Digilocker: How to avail these? Details here
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EPFO Facilities on Digilocker: How to avail these? Details here

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that EPFO services are available on DigiLocker. EPFO has shared on social media, “Members can download UAN Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO) and Scheme Certificate through #DigiLocker.” Members can download UAN Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO) and Scheme Certificate through #DigiLocker.#EPFO #EPF #Services #SocialSecurity #Employees #AmritMahotsav @AmritMahotsav […]

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EPFO Adds 18.36 Lakh Net Members In The Month Of June, 2022
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EPFO Adds 18.36 Lakh Net Members In The Month Of June, 2022

The provisional payroll data of EPFO released on 20 August, 2022 highlights that EPFO has added 18.36 lakh net members in the month of June, 2022. For the month of June, 2022 the net member addition has increased by 9.21% as compared to the previous month of May, 2022. A year-on-year comparison of payroll data […]

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EPFO: Go digital EPF/EPS nomination can be filed digitally
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EPFO: Go digital EPF/EPS nomination can be filed digitally

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows its account holders to submit their EPS and EPF nominations digitally without the need to do it physically. There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Nominations for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) can be submitted digitally. The official Twitter handle […]

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EPFO: Documents required to get pension in case of death under EPS-95
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EPFO: Documents required to get pension in case of death under EPS-95

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Under EPS-95 scheme, EPFO has shared the benefits payable to Orphans, Children, and Parents/Nominees. The EPFO shared in a Tweet from its official Twitter handle saying, “Documents required to avail pension in case of death of EPS-95 pensioner” In case of any query, the members can log in […]

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EPFO Alert: Benefits payable under EPS’95 pension
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EPFO Alert: Benefits payable under EPS’95 pension

There are several social security programs under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Under EPS ’95 scheme, EPFO has shared the benefits payable to orphans, Parents/Nominees. The EPFO shared in a Tweet from its official Twitter handle, The benefits payable to the To Parents/Nominee Under EPS’95. In case of any query, the members can log in to the official website […]

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EPFO: Benefits payable to widows, widowers & children under EPS’95
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EPFO: Benefits payable to widows, widowers & children under EPS’95

There are several schemes under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Under this scheme, EPFO announces benefits payable to children, widows & widowers under EPS’95. The EPFO shared in a Tweet the benefits payable to the widow/ widowers and children under this particular scheme. In case of any query, the members can log in to the official […]

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