Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO): News
Indians earning up to ₹25,000/month can now get PF benefits
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant hike in the wage ceiling for Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers.
How to correct your job exit date on EPFO portal
When you leave a job, your employer is supposed to update your exit date on the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) portal.
EPFO highlights campaign to bring more workers under social security
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has highlighted the Employees's Enrolment Campaign 2026, which runs from June 29 to October 31, aims to widen social security coverage and formalize the workforce.
Moving abroad for work? You can withdraw your PF early
If you're planning to take up a job abroad, it's important to understand how your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) will be affected.
EPFO members should complete 10-year service for monthly pension benefits
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has warned its eligible members to complete a mandatory 10-year service period.
Finance Ministry approves raising EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000
The Finance Ministry has approved a proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) to ₹25,000 per month.
Can't find old PF account? EPFO's new feature can help
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new "Service History" feature to help members keep track of their employment records.
CBI probes ₹1,800cr fraud case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Capital
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation into a major fraud case against Reliance Capital Limited and its former chairman, Anil D. Ambani.
When is your PF withdrawal tax-free?
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme is a retirement savings plan for salaried employees in India.
EPFO working on universal PF scheme for gig, self-employed workers
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is said to be working on a universal provident fund (PF) scheme, according to The Times of India.
'VISHWAS': EPFO introduces one-time dispute settlement scheme for employers
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched the VISHWAS, 2026 scheme.
EPFO announces an amnesty scheme: How it helps you?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, a one-time opportunity for organizations with exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
EPFO's passbook portal back online ahead of interest credit
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Passbook portal after nearly two weeks of downtime.
Your EPF interest will be credited by July 15
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will credit an interest rate of 8.25% on PF deposits for FY2025-26, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced today.
EPFO to settle eligible PF withdrawal claims within 3 days
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new system to settle eligible provident fund (PF) withdrawal claims within three days.
EPFO portal is back but passbook remains unavailable
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored most of its online member services after a planned system migration and database consolidation exercise.
EPFO online services to remain unavailable until July 3
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has announced yet another extension of the outage for its online services.
You can use EPFO's online services from tomorrow
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an extension of the suspension period for its online member and employer services.
EPFO portal upgrade enters final day, services to resume tomorrow
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily halted some online services related to Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) claims.
EPFO services to remain unavailable from June 26-28: Here's why
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a temporary suspension of services on its member portal from June 26 to June 28.
You can now withdraw entire PF balance in emergency situations
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a major change in its rules, allowing members to withdraw their entire provident fund (PF) balance under certain special circumstances.
When will EPFO's 8.25% interest reflect in your account?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an interest rate of 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26.
EPFO deadline alert: File ECR, pay dues by May 15
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged employers to submit the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) for April 2026 and deposit their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) contributions by May 15, 2026.
Your final provident fund withdrawal claims will soon be automated
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to revolutionize its services by automating the process of settling final provident fund withdrawal claims.
EPFO to pay ₹50,000 compensation for 10-year-delay in PF transfer
The Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay ₹50,000 as compensation.
PF withdrawals via ATMs, UPI likely from this month
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is gearing up to introduce a new feature for its subscribers.
Unclaimed PF corpus hits ₹11,000cr: How to claim your money
The unclaimed Employees's Provident Fund (EPF) money has surged to a whopping ₹10,915 crore. This is due to 3.18 million inactive EPF accounts in India.
EPFO keeps interest rate unchanged at 8.25% for FY26
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced its decision to retain the interest rate on provident fund deposits at 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26.
Have an inoperative account? EPFO will refund your money
In a major development, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has approved a pilot project to automatically refund money from small-balance inoperative Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) accounts.
EPFO might soon invest in rare earths, railways, defense
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning to diversify its investment portfolio by exploring new sectors such as rare earths, railways, and defense.
PF via UPI? EPFO developing app for instant bank transfers
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is working on a new facility to allow its subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) money in real time through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
You can withdraw your EPFO corpus via UPI from April
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up to launch a new mobile app by March-end or April.
EPFO 3.0 overhaul to bring new portal, AI features
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of EPFO 3.0.
EPFO lets trans members update name, gender with identity certificates
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has taken a major step toward inclusivity by accepting transgender identity certificates issued through the National Portal for Transgender Persons.
EPF withdrawals now simpler: When can you take out money?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a major change in its withdrawal system.
EPFO announces new EPS rules: What changes for you?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued new rules to fix cases of incorrect or missing Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) contributions.
Employee Enrolment Scheme 2025 launched: How it affects you
The Indian government has launched the Employee Enrolment Scheme 2025, a new initiative aimed at promoting workforce formalization.
You can now withdraw your entire PF balance anytime
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made a major decision to improve the 'ease of living' for its members.
EPFO to start 'Employees' Enrollment Campaign, 2025' next month
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced the 'Employees's Enrollment Campaign, 2025.'
You can withdraw your PF via ATM from January 2026
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to introduce an ATM withdrawal facility for its subscribers from January 2026.
EPFO might make it easier for you to withdraw funds
The Indian government is mulling over relaxing withdrawal limits for Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members.
EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' for faster account summaries
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has launched a new feature called 'Passbook Lite.'
EPFO 3.0 to launch soon with UPI withdrawals, major upgrades
The Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up to launch its revamped digital platform, EPFO 3.0, later this year.
EPFO eases Aadhaar-UAN linking and correction process for members
The Employee' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has simplified the process of linking Aadhaar with Universal Account Number (UAN) and correcting any discrepancies between the two.
How to transfer your EPF account
Transferring your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account online can save your time and make things less paper-heavy.
EPFO mulling change in withdrawal rules: How it affects you
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is mulling a major change in its withdrawal rules.