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Updated on: Jun 2023

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

Jun 12, 2023

EPS- Higher Pension important factors to consider before opting

The EPS- Higher Pension has faced a lot of confusion and explanation on its calculations. Further,...

EPFO

May 27, 2023

EPS- Higher Pension important factors to consider before opting

Higher Pension Employers contribution to EPS will be .

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EPFO

May 12, 2023

Higher Pension Employers contribution to EPS will be .

EPFO extends deadline for opting higher pension to June

The retirement fund body of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO on Tuesday exten...

EPFO

May 3, 2023

EPFO

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

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Will implement higher pension order: Minister Bhupender Yadav

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation‘s (EPFO) recent circular complies with the Supreme Court order. It has laid down the terms and conditions for an EPFO subscriber for getting a higher pension. EPFO released a new circular on February 20, 2023. The EPFO has issued instructions in compliance with orders contained […]

Mar 29, 2023

EPFO

EPFO fixes 8.15% interest rate on EPF for 2022-23

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has fixed an 8.15% interest rate on employees’ provident funds for 2022-23. Earlier, in the year 2021-22, the EPFO had reduced the interest rate to 8.10% and this was the lowest interest rate ever since 1977-78. According to reports, The EPFO decision-making body Central Board of Trustees (CBT) has decided to […]

Mar 28, 2023

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Just before SC hearing EPFO higher pension form was “missing”

Recently, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) unified members’ portal has been activated for opting for higher pensions. However, as per the reports of TOI, it stated that the retiree Registration forms on the unified portal for subscribers to sign up for pension went missing for a few hours on Tuesday. This comes just before Supreme […]

Mar 22, 2023

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EPFO: EPF interest rate expected to be around 8% for 2022-23

According to Economic times reports, EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees can keep the interest rate at 8% likely for 2022-23. The EPFO trustees meeting is scheduled on March 25-26, they will be discussing and determining the interest rate for the year 2022-23. Earlier, in the year 2021-22, the EPFO had reduced the interest rate to […]

Mar 6, 2023

EPFO

EPFO extends last day to opt for higher pension by 60 days

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently 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. Now, EPFO has extended the last day to […]

Feb 27, 2023

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EPFO members are eligible for a higher pension: Will you opt for it?

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released a circular for eligible employees to opt for a higher pension under Employees Pension Scheme (EPS). Earlier, the pension you got was capped at a basic salary of Rs 15,000 a month. Now, it is possible to link it to […]

Feb 24, 2023

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EPFO adds 14.93 lakh net members in December 2022

The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) highlights that EPFO has added 14.93 lakh net members in December 2022. A year-on-year comparison of payroll data reflects an increase of 32,635 in net membership addition in December 2022 as compared to the corresponding month during last year in 2021. Out of 14.93 […]

Feb 21, 2023

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EPFO: Provisions covered under SSA For International Workers

One of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has stated provisions that are covered under Social Security Agreement (SSA) For International Workers. What is Social Security Agreement (SSA)? A social security agreement or SSA is an agreement between two countries that provides for the protection of the interests of cross-border workers. […]

Feb 15, 2023

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PF withdrawal rule changed: Rule for PF amount, filing ITR

The rule for Provident Fund (PF) withdrawal is changed for non-PAN cases. The new rule is applicable if money is withdrawn before five years of the account opening for non-PAN holders. In addition to this, the whole withdrawal amount will remain taxable and PF contributions above Rs.2.5 lakhs per annum would also remain taxable. The Honorable Union […]

Feb 9, 2023