EPFO: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2025

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Jun 21, 2025

Chandigarh EPFO Leads Nation in Higher Pension Claims PoHW

The Regional Office of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO in Chandigarh has handled o...

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Jun 19, 2025

EPFO Advises Members to Avoid Third-Party Agents

Employees Provident Fund Organization EPFO has issued a strong advisory urging its members to avo...

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Jun 17, 2025

EPFO Members Receive Self-Service Employment History Updates

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has streamlined the process for updating employm...

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Jun 14, 2025

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EPFO Speeds Up Claim Settlements: 50% Processed in 3 Days

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has significantly improved its claim settlement process, resolving nearly 50% of claims within just three days. As of June 5, 2025, the organization has processed 68.96 lakh claims, marking a major milestone in its automation-driven efficiency strategy. EPFO is preparing to increase the automated claim settlement limit from ₹1 lakh […]

Jun 13, 2025

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EPFO Flags High Rejection Rate of Higher Pension Applications

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) head office has written to its field offices, raising concern over the very high number of rejected higher pension applications compared to the number of demand letters issued. This letter, sent on May 23, follows instructions from the Ministry of Labour and Employment asking EPFO to audit all rejected […]

Jun 11, 2025

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EPFO 3.0 Launch: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI and ATMs

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to revolutionize provident fund (PF) withdrawals with the launch of EPF 3.0, expected in June 2025. This upgraded platform will allow instant PF withdrawals via ATMs, eliminating the cumbersome process of submitting online claims and waiting for approvals. With over 9 crore EPF members in India, this initiative […]

Jun 9, 2025

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June 30 Deadline: EPFO Urges Aadhaar Seeding for ELI Scheme

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has once again extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to bank accounts for beneficiaries of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. The new deadline, set for June 30, 2025, aims to ensure that all eligible employees can access financial benefits under the scheme. This extension follows multiple deadline shifts since […]

Jun 7, 2025

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Are Indians Ignoring Their Pension? The Truth May Shock You!

Despite the increasing focus on financial security and retirement planning, a significant portion of India’s working population remains unaware of pension schemes and how their retirement benefits are calculated. A recent survey by Grant Thornton Bharat reveals a significant gap in financial literacy, with 50% of respondents unaware of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Additionally, […]

Jun 5, 2025

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EPFO Extends UAN Deadline, Here’s Why It Matters for Workers

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to June 30, 2025. This extension provides additional time for employees to activate their UAN and link it with Aadhaar and their bank accounts, ensuring access to EPF benefits and financial incentives. The […]

Jun 3, 2025

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EPFO: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI & ATMs from June 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to launch a major digital upgrade, allowing instant Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and ATMs starting June 2025. This initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 platform, aims to streamline fund access, eliminating the lengthy claim approval process that currently delays withdrawals by several days […]

May 31, 2025

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PSU Employees Face Shocking Pension Rule Change!

Central Government has introduced a major amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, significantly impacting employees of Public Sector Undertakings (PSU). Under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2025, PSU employees dismissed or removed due to misconduct will lose their retirement benefits. This includes the forfeiture of pensions, significantly impacting affected employees. […]

May 28, 2025

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Your PF Transfer Just Got Easier! EPFO Says No More Rejections!

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a clarification stating that overlapping service periods should not be grounds for rejecting PF transfer claims. The directive, released in a circular dated May 20, 2025, aims to streamline the transfer process and prevent unnecessary delays for employees switching jobs. Previously, many regional EPFO offices rejected transfer claims […]

May 26, 2025

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EPFO Female Workforce Surge, Net Payroll Rises

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 14.58 lakh members in March 2025, reflecting a 1.15% year-on-year increase compared to March 2024. The latest payroll data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, highlights rising employment opportunities, increased awareness of employee benefits, and EPFO’s successful outreach programs. Additionally, 7.54 lakh new […]

May 22, 2025

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EPFO Update: Higher Pension Payouts Expected by Year-End

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to speed up the processing of applications for higher pensions, with revised payouts likely to begin by the end of 2025. This move follows the Supreme Court’s November 2022 verdict allowing eligible employees to opt for higher pensions based on their full salary rather than the pensionable […]

May 16, 2025

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EPFO New Mobile Services: No Internet? No Problem!

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched simplified mobile services that allow subscribers to check their Provident Fund (PF) balance without needing an app or login credentials. The initiative aims to enhance accessibility, particularly for individuals in rural and semi-urban areas with limited internet access. With this new system, EPFO members can retrieve their PF […]

May 12, 2025