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Updated on: Mar 2025

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Know Your Perks Comprehensive Benefits of EPS- Pension Scheme

Mar 12, 2025

EPFO Officials Prohibited from LabourEPF Consultancy Work

Ministry of Labour and Employment has released a notice that strictly prohibits officials and office...

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Mar 11, 2025

EPFO Retains . Interest Rate Amid Pension Hike Demands

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has announced that the interest rate on providen...

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Mar 10, 2025

EPFO New Rules Minimum Insurance Payout for Short Service Tenure

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has introduced significant amendments to Employe...

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Mar 10, 2025

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Higher Pension EPS-95 Application, Check Status Step by Step..

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. EPFO has stated that a complete assessment can only be made after all higher pension applications are processed. Interim evaluations will continue for every 50,000 demand letters […]

Mar 7, 2025

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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO Struggles with PoHW Claim Costs

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised concerns about a significant financial strain due to higher pension claims. According to an internal note shared with the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPFO estimates that it may need ₹1,86,920 crore to settle claims for just 50% of the total applicants. However, workers’ representatives have questioned […]

Mar 3, 2025

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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. This update was shared during the Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, chaired by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra. […]

Feb 27, 2025

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EPFO Extends UAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline for ELI Scheme Benefits

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for linking the Universal Account Number (UAN) with Aadhaar to avail the benefits of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. EPFO has set the new deadline for March 15, 2025, giving subscribers additional time to complete the mandatory linkage. This ensures they can access the scheme’s benefits […]

Feb 26, 2025

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EPFO to Extend Pension Benefits to Gig and Platform Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment is set to introduce a policy granting pension benefits to gig and platform workers through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This initiative aims to provide financial security for gig workers, recognizing their significant contribution to the services economy. Gig workers, including those working for platforms like Ola, Uber, Swiggy, […]

Feb 8, 2025

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Budget 2025-26: EPF & NPS boost Tax Savings for salaried people

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced updates aimed at providing relief to the middle class. Under the New Tax Regime (NTR), the rebate limit has been increased from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. Slabs have been revised to benefit higher-income earners, helping them keep more of their income. Here are the new […]

Feb 6, 2025

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Latest Update EPS-95: Nearly 22,000 People Got Higher Pension

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has received a total of 17,48,768 applications from members and pensioners seeking higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995. This scheme allows individuals to receive a higher pension by making increased contributions. The Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, shared this information in a […]

Feb 5, 2025

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New Pension Scheme for Government Staff: Benefits and Eligibility

Indian government has announced the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), set to take effect from April 1, 2025. This new scheme aims to provide financial security and stability for central government employees post-retirement. The UPS was approved by the Union Cabinet on August 24, 2024, and is designed to combine aspects of both […]

Jan 27, 2025

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Union Minister Reviews EPFO Performance, Directs Improvements

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has directed officials of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to enhance the claim settlement process and ensure timely grievance redressal. This directive was issued during a virtual review meeting aimed at evaluating the performance of EPFO’s regional offices. The review meeting, held on January 24, 2025, was attended by Union […]

Jan 25, 2025

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EPFO Membership Grows by 14.63 Lakh in November 2024

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for November 2024, revealing a net addition of 14.63 lakh members. This significant increase underscores the growing employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits in India. In November 2024, EPFO registered a net addition of 14.63 lakh members, marking a 9.07% increase compared to […]

Jan 23, 2025

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EPFO Sets New Deadlines for Higher Pension Cases Processing

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised concerns about delays in processing pension applications for higher wages under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthi emphasized the urgency of addressing these delays, particularly given the Supreme Court’s timeline for completing the process. Despite multiple guidelines issued to streamline the process, progress […]

Jan 21, 2025

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EPFO Rolls Out New Centralized Pension Payments System-CPPS

In a major step to improve pension services, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) successfully rolled out the new Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 in December 2024. This reform ensures seamless pension disbursement for over 68 lakh pensioners across all 122 regional offices. For December 2024, approximately ₹1,570 crore […]

Jan 4, 2025