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Updated on: May 2023
EPFO extends deadline for opting higher pension to June 26
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EPFO extends deadline for opting higher pension to June 26

The retirement fund body of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Tuesday extended the deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26. The initial 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 higher pension by 60 […]

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EPFO deadline for higher pension is ending on May 3, Apply
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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 […]

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EPFO is hiring for over 2500 vacant positions, last date Apr 26
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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 […]

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EPFO adds 13.96 lakh net members in the month of Feb, 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, […]

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Will implement higher pension order: Minister Bhupender Yadav
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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 […]

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

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

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EPFO adds 14.86 lakh net members in the month of January, 2023
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EPFO adds 14.86 lakh net members in the month of January, 2023

The provisional payroll data of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released today highlights that EPFO has added 14.86 lakh net members in the month of January, 2023. Out of 14.86 lakh members added during the month, around 7.77 lakh new members have come under ambit of EPFO for the first time. Among the newly joined […]

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

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

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

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