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Updated on: Feb 2026
EPFO to Automatically Refund Dormant Accounts Under ,
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EPFO to Automatically Refund Dormant Accounts Under ,

Feb 24, 2026

Lok Sabha Replies Detail Stance on Wage Cap, Minimum Benefits, Higher Pension

The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment recently provided comprehensive replies in the Lok Sabha...

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Dec 4, 2025
Lok Sabha Replies Detail Stance on Wage Cap, Minimum Benefits, Higher Pension

HC Rules Against Abrupt Pension Recovery Without Consent

Punjab and Haryana High Court has unequivocally stated that any recovery of excess amounts from a pe...

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Nov 18, 2025
HC Rules Against Abrupt Pension Recovery Without Consent

EPFO Registers . Lakh Net Formal Job Additions in June

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has recorded its highest-ever net addition of formal j...

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Aug 23, 2025
EPFO Registers . Lakh Net Formal Job Additions in June
EPFO Announces Major Welfare Update for Central Board Staff
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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
Employment-Linked Scheme Offers ₹15,000 to First-Time Workers
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Employment-Linked Scheme Offers ₹15,000 to First-Time Workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)—a large employment-linked programme designed to accelerate private-sector hiring. The plan has a financial outlay of about ₹1 lakh crore (₹99,446 crore). It targets the creation of more than 3.5 […]

Aug 16, 2025
UMANG App Now Required for Accessing EPFO Services
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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
EPFO Rejects 11 Lakh Higher Pension Claims
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EPFO Rejects 11 Lakh Higher Pension Claims

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the processing of 15.24 lakh applications for higher pension entitlements, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling dated November 4, 2022. As of July 16, 2025, the EPFO has processed 98.5% of these claims, but the outcome has sparked widespread concern: over 11 lakh applications were rejected, while just […]

Aug 2, 2025
Minimum Pension Under EPS-95 Raised to ₹7,500?
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Minimum Pension Under EPS-95 Raised to ₹7,500?

Government of India has received formal representations from trade unions, pensioners’ associations, and public representatives requesting an increase in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The current minimum pension stands at ₹1,000 per month, a figure that has remained unchanged since its introduction in September 2014. While no official decision […]

Jul 25, 2025
EPFO Achieves Net Member Addition of 20.06 Lakh in May 2025
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EPFO Achieves Net Member Addition of 20.06 Lakh in May 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addition of 20.06 lakh in May 2025. This figure includes 9.42 lakh new subscribers, reflecting a surge in workforce formalization and heightened awareness of social security benefits. The data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the impact of targeted outreach […]

Jul 22, 2025
Labour Ministry Notifies Relaxed EDLI Criteria for Family Benefits
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Labour Ministry Notifies Relaxed EDLI Criteria for Family Benefits

Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Central Board of Trustees approved these changes in February 2025, and they were officially notified on July 18. They aim to strengthen financial protection for families of deceased employees, especially […]

Jul 19, 2025
EPFO May Allow Full PF Withdrawal After 10 Years of Service
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EPFO May Allow Full PF Withdrawal After 10 Years of Service

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a proposal to allow full or partial withdrawal of Provident Fund (PF) balances after 10 years of service. If implemented, this would mark a significant departure from the current rules, which restrict full withdrawal to retirement at age 58 or prolonged unemployment. EPFO Current Rules vs Proposed […]

Jul 18, 2025
EPFO Approves ₹7,500 Pension: Major Relief for 78 Lakh Retirees
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EPFO Approves ₹7,500 Pension: Major Relief for 78 Lakh Retirees

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially approved a sevenfold increase in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95)—from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. The hike, effective April 2025, will benefit over 78 lakh pensioners across India, offering substantial financial relief amid rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures. EPFO: Why the Pension Hike Was Needed […]

Jul 17, 2025
Big Update from EPFO! Interest Credited Early—Check Now
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Big Update from EPFO! Interest Credited Early—Check Now

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts, significantly ahead of its usual schedule. Traditionally credited between August and September, this year’s update started in early July, with over 96.51% of accounts already updated as of July 8. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the […]

Jul 15, 2025
EPFO to Resolve Complaints Within 7 Days, Enhances Services
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EPFO to Resolve Complaints Within 7 Days, Enhances Services

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve its grievance redressal system, aiming to ensure that no complaint or related document remains unattended for more than seven working days. This move comes in response to a surge in stakeholder grievances, with over 2 million complaints registered in FY 2024–25 across various […]

Jul 11, 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 […]

Jul 10, 2025