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Updated on: Dec 2025

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. Lakh Central Government Employees Choose UPS

Dec 17, 2025

EPFO-ESIC Launch Voluntary Enrolment Scheme

The Ministry of Labour amp Employment has unveiled a significant six-month initiative, the Employe...

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Nov 29, 2025

EPFO Simplifies Merging Multiple PF Accounts into One UAN

For millions of Indian professionals, job mobility often leads to a common administrative headache ...

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Nov 10, 2025

EPFO Launches Employee Enrollment Scheme

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has laun...

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Nov 3, 2025

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Retirement Savings Protected as EPFO Eases Withdrawal Norms

In a major overhaul of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) framework, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced reforms designed to make fund withdrawals faster, simpler, and more transparent. These changes, approved by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) and recommended by EPFO’s Finance & Audit Committee, are expected to benefit millions of […]

Oct 17, 2025

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EPFO Rolls Out New Scheme to Enroll Left-Out Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025 (EEC 2025) to bring more workers under EPFO. The government launched the initiative to expand social security coverage. It will operate from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 to include workers previously left out due to administrative or compliance gaps. Objective: Widening […]

Oct 14, 2025

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EPFO Allows Full EPF Withdrawal Under New Rules

In a major reform aimed at improving financial flexibility and ease of access for over 70 million subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has liberalised its partial withdrawal rules. Members can now withdraw up to 100% of their eligible Provident Fund (PF) balance under revised guidelines approved during the 238th meeting of the Central […]

Oct 14, 2025

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EPFO Adds 21.04 Lakh Net Members in July 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, marking a 5.55% year-on-year increase compared to July 2024. The latest payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights a continued expansion of formal employment in India, driven by job creation, increased awareness of social security […]

Sep 24, 2025

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Provident Fund Services Get a Digital Upgrade with EPFO 3.0

Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced a series of reforms under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The most notable among them is the introduction of a single login system for EPFO members, enabling access to all key services through one unified portal. Previously, members had to navigate multiple login interfaces […]

Sep 18, 2025

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Provident Fund Access to Get Easier with EPFO Digital Upgrade

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant digital upgrade that could allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) balances through ATMs and UPI platforms. The initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 reform agenda, is expected to be discussed at the upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October […]

Sep 11, 2025

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Fewer Firms Join EPFO as Job Creation Retreats from FY23 Peak

India’s formal job creation has declined for the second consecutive year, according to revised payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). In FY25, the EPFO added 12.9 million net new subscribers, down from 13.1 million in FY24 and 13.8 million in FY23. The trend marks a notable retreat from the FY23 peak, […]

Sep 3, 2025

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EPFO 3.0 Launch Soon: PF Withdrawals via ATM and UPI

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out its most significant digital upgrade to date—EPFO 3.0. Designed to make provident fund services faster, more transparent, and accessible, the new platform will benefit over 8 crore EPF subscribers across India. Once launched, EPFO 3.0 will allow members to withdraw funds directly via ATMs and […]

Aug 28, 2025

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4.9 Million+ EPS-95 Retirees Receive Less Than ₹1,500 Monthly

A recent disclosure by the Ministry of Labour and Employment has brought renewed attention to the financial distress faced by millions of retired workers under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95). As of March 31, 2025, out of 8.15 million pensioners enrolled in the scheme, more than 4.9 million—over 60%—receive monthly pensions below ₹1,500. The […]

Aug 25, 2025

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EPFO Registers 21.89 Lakh Net Formal Job Additions in June 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recorded its highest-ever net addition of formal jobs in June 2025, with 21.89 lakh members added to its payroll. This marks the strongest monthly growth since EPFO began publishing payroll data in April 2018, signaling a robust expansion in India’s formal workforce. According to provisional data released by the […]

Aug 23, 2025

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EPFO Announces Major Welfare Update for Central Board Staff

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a significant increase in the ex-gratia amount provided under its Death Relief Fund. Effective April 1, 2025, the ex-gratia benefit for Central Board employees who die while in service has been raised from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. The amount will be disbursed to the nominee or legal […]

Aug 21, 2025

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UMANG App Now Required for Accessing EPFO Services

Starting August 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for members to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through the UMANG mobile app, using Aadhaar-based face authentication. This move marks a significant shift toward a fully digital and self-service model for accessing EPFO services, eliminating the need for employer intervention […]

Aug 4, 2025