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Updated on: Jul 2025
EPFO Announces 8.25% Interest Credit for FY25
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EPFO Announces 8.25% Interest Credit for FY25

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the process, which traditionally stretches into the latter half of the year, is expected to be fully completed within this week, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency. The announcement […]

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EPFO Mangaluru Sets Ambitious Target of 25,000 Enrolments
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EPFO Mangaluru Sets Ambitious Target of 25,000 Enrolments

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Regional Office in Mangaluru has announced a bold target to enrol 25,000 first-time employees under the newly launched Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aimed at accelerating formal job creation across the Dakshina Kannada region. The initiative is part of a nationwide rollout of the ELI scheme, introduced in the Union Budget […]

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EPFO Raises Auto Claim Limit to Rs 5 Lakh
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EPFO Raises Auto Claim Limit to Rs 5 Lakh

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the auto claim settlement limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. This update was shared by Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Highlights The change allows over 7.4 crore members to submit claims for up to Rs 5 lakh for needs like education, medical treatment, […]

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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women
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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This marks a 31.31% increase over March 2025 and a 1.17% rise compared to April 2024, signaling improved job creation and growing awareness of social security benefits. EPFO New […]

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Central employees urged to opt for UPS by June 30, 2025
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Central employees urged to opt for UPS by June 30, 2025

Central Government has issued a final call to its employees currently enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) to consider switching to the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) before the June 30, 2025 deadline. The UPS, operational since April 1, 2025, promises assured monthly pensions, enhanced family benefits, and a more secure post-retirement future—marking […]

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Chandigarh EPFO Leads Nation in Higher Pension Claims: PoHW
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Chandigarh EPFO Leads Nation in Higher Pension Claims: PoHW

The Regional Office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Chandigarh has handled one of the highest volumes of higher pension applications in the country. This follows a ruling from the Supreme Court on November 4, 2022, which allowed eligible employees to opt for higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The […]

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EPFO Advises Members to Avoid Third-Party Agents
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EPFO Advises Members to Avoid Third-Party Agents

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a strong advisory urging its members to avoid unauthorized agents and instead utilize official EPFO portals for secure and free online services. Recent reports reveal that cybercafés and fintech operators are charging members unnecessary fees for EPFO services. These services, however, are officially available for free through EPFO’s […]

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EPFO Members Receive Self-Service Employment History Updates
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EPFO Members Receive Self-Service Employment History Updates

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has streamlined the process for updating employment details, allowing members to modify their date of joining and exit without requiring document uploads or employer approval. This change aims to enhance user convenience, ensuring that EPF members can update their records seamlessly through the Unified Member Portal. Previously, employees had to […]

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

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EPFO Flags High Rejection Rate of Higher Pension Applications
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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 […]

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EPFO 3.0 Launch: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI and ATMs
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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 […]

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June 30 Deadline: EPFO Urges Aadhaar Seeding for ELI Scheme
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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 […]

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