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Updated on: Jul 2026

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EPFO Plans Universal PF Scheme for Gig Workers and Self-Employed People

Jul 20, 2026

EPFO Restores Passbook Portal Check Your PF Balance

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has restored its Member Passbook portal afte...

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Jul 11, 2026

EPFO Extends Employees Enrolment Campaign till October

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has extended the Employees Enrolment ...

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Jul 9, 2026

EPFO Issues Alert PF Claims May Be Delayed for Two Weeks..

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has informed its members and employers that ...

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Jul 5, 2026

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New EPF Scheme 2026 Comes into Force: Key Changes Explained

The Centre has notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952 under the Social Security Code, 2020. While the scheme came into force upon its Gazette notification on June 29, its implementation has gained attention from July 1 as the new rules begin to be reflected in EPF processes. While […]

Jul 4, 2026

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EPFO Members Can Claim Up to ₹7 Lakh Insurance Cover at No Extra Cost

Employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) are also eligible for life insurance under the Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme. The scheme offers insurance coverage of up to ₹7 lakh without any additional employee contribution. The benefit is paid to the nominee if the employee dies while in service. What is the EDLI Scheme? […]

Jul 3, 2026

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EPFO: Contributions Above ₹1,800 Become Voluntary

The government has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952. One of the key changes under the new scheme is that employee contributions above ₹1,800 per month will now be voluntary under EPFO. The change follows the implementation of the Code on Social Security, 2020, and aims to bring […]

Jul 2, 2026

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EPFO Portal to Go Offline for 3 Days in June 2026 – Tech Upgrade

EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) has announced a temporary three-day shutdown of its online services this month as it undertakes a planned technology upgrade on its digital platform. The move will impact both claim submission and processing services available through its portal. According to an official notice on the EPFO website, the online system for […]

Jun 25, 2026

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Big Relief for Employees as Karnataka HC Clears Path for Higher EPS-95 Pension

In a significant relief for Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) subscribers, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that employees who were members of EPS on September 1, 2014, and contributed to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) on their actual wages cannot be denied the benefit of a higher pension merely because contributions to the pension fund […]

Jun 18, 2026

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EPF Wage Ceiling Hike 2026: PF Limit Likely to Jump to ₹21,000

The Union Government is reportedly revisiting the proposal to raise the mandatory wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). Sources indicate that the current limit of ₹15,000 has remained unchanged since 2014. This figure could be increased to ₹21,000 or even ₹25,000 per month. This reform is expected to bring millions of additional formal sector […]

Apr 29, 2026

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EPFO Sets New Deadline for UPI-Integrated Claims System

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has rescheduled the highly anticipated rollout of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-linked withdrawal system to the end of May. Originally slated for an earlier release, the digital initiative is undergoing rigorous final-stage testing to ensure the security of high-value transactions and to prevent potential system failures during peak traffic. EPFO […]

Apr 20, 2026

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EPFO Member ID Not Showing? 5 Easy Steps to Fix the Issue

For millions of formal sector employees in India, the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) portal is the primary gateway to managing retirement savings. However, many users often encounter a frustrating hurdle: their Member ID is not visible on the Unified Portal. This issue can delay withdrawals, transfers, and passbook access, but it is typically rooted […]

Apr 11, 2026

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Huge Relief for PF Members: How to Get Higher Pension Without Employer Proof

In a landmark ruling that provides significant relief to thousands of pensioners, the Supreme Court of India has affirmed that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot deny “Higher Pension” benefits simply because an employer failed to maintain or provide decades-old salary records. The judgment emphasizes that a worker’s statutory right to a pension based […]

Mar 30, 2026