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EPFO claim delays, expert & IT staff shortage flagged by officers’ body; seeks govt intervention

EPFO officers have raised concerns over the backlog of auto claims that have been pending for over twenty days. The newly introduced IT system, CITES, has encountered significant implementation delays. Since 2008, staffing levels have remained stagnant, adversely affecting service quality. Officers are calling for reforms in both the Employees…

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Higher EPS pension: Will existing pensioners get a higher pension due to the increase in the minimum EPF wage ceiling from ₹15k to ₹25k?

A potential EPF wage ceiling increase to ₹25,000 is generating significant employee interest. Read on to know if existing pensioners will receive higher monthly pension amounts.

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67% higher EPS pension? How Rs 25,000 EPF wage ceiling could increase your monthly payout

EPF wage ceiling: The Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling may increase to Rs 25,000. This change will bring more employees under the EPF and EPS schemes. Employees' in-hand salaries might decrease while their retirement corpus grows. The Employees Pension Scheme pension will likely increase significantly for eligible members. This revision…

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New EPF wage ceiling of Rs 25,000? Who will benefit and what it means for EPF subscribers; here’s what the report says

The Expenditure Department has granted approval to increase the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, aiming to expand mandatory provident fund and pension plans to more employees.

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EPFO e-Office app services to remain unavailable on this date due to system upgrade

Attention users: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation e-Office application will not be accessible on August 5 for essential system upgrades initiated by the NIC e-Office team. This means certain functionalities will experience constraints. Additionally, EPFO services through the UMANG app will also face downtime due to system migrations. Expect mild…

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Lost track of old PF account? Govt reveals how new EPFO e-portal helps trace and transfer balance

The EPFO has launched a new digital platform to help members trace old accounts. Members can now securely access and transfer their accumulated PF balances online. This new portal simplifies the process of consolidating funds from inoperative EPF accounts.

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EPF calculator: How much PF corpus can you generate with Rs 25,000 basic pay and 30 years of service?

An Employees Provident Fund subscriber could accumulate over Rs 1.12 crore in 30 years. This significant corpus is projected with a Rs 25,000 monthly salary and an 8.25% interest rate. The total contributions amount to Rs 33.26 lakh, while interest earned reaches Rs 78.49 lakh. Compounding interest plays a crucial…

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EPFO paid lesser EPS money than what was shown in passbook; Consumer commission orders it to pay Rs 1000 compensation and 9% interest

EPFO underpaid school employee's EPS; he files case and wins in consumer commission as commission ruled that the correct factor for his period of service was 0.94, but EPFO wrongly applied the 0.85 factor meant for 10 months of service. Know how this employee won the case against Employees' Provident…

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Rs 9,330 crore lying in the inoperative EPF accounts; is your account also one of them; here's how to claim fund

As much as Rs 9,330.56 crore lies in inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts. This unclaimed amount is as of March 31, 2026, according to government data. The Employees Provident Fund Organisation is conducting outreach initiatives to inform members. Inoperative accounts are those with no contributions for three years after retirement.…

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EPF interest not credited yet? 3 easy ways to check if your PF interest has been credited

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2025-26. Many EPF subscribers are receiving SMS notifications confirming this interest credit. Members can check their EPF balance through the EPFO portal, a missed call, or SMS service.

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GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?

The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds will earn 7.1 percent interest. This rate remains unchanged for the July to September 2026 period. Public Provident Fund and small savings schemes also retain their current rates. Employees…

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Automatic EPF transfer on switching job: Who can access this facility and who will be left out?

The new EPF reforms introduce automatic fund transfers when changing jobs. This facility requires an Aadhaar-linked and KYC-compliant Universal Account Number for members. Employees in private and exempted EPF organizations will not receive this automatic transfer. Members can check their previous work history on the EPFO portal for verification. Several…

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Did you receive 8.25% EPF interest today in your account? Here's how you can check it

Employees Provident Fund Organisation members anticipate receiving 8.25 percent interest today. This interest payment applies to the financial year 2025-2026 for many subscribers. EPFO subscribers can check their updated balances through the UMANG app or SMS. The EPFO member e-Sewa portal also provides access to account details. Interest accrues monthly,…

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Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?

Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay but lowers future savings. Investing saved amounts in equities may offer higher returns over time. A disciplined approach to investing is crucial for long-term financial success. The decision depends on individual…

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EPFO Amnesty 2026 Scheme for PF trusts: Eligibility, benefits, application process and key rules

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced a six-month Amnesty Scheme in 2026. This initiative allows employers to regularize their private provident fund trusts. Eligible establishments can either join the EPFO framework or continue as exempted trusts.

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EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 scheme: Six-month window offers relief in delayed PF dispute cases; check eligibility

EPFO 2026 scheme: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced VISHWAS, 2026, a dispute resolution scheme. This initiative offers employers reduced damages for pending Employees' Provident Fund cases.

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EPS Scheme 2026: Higher pension, 20-day claim settlement, new withdrawal rules; top changes explained

The Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, introduces significant changes for EPF members. Withdrawal benefits now require a 36-month waiting period after exit. Existing members will seamlessly continue their coverage under the new scheme.

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EPFO update: 10 key changes new centralised system brings to EPF, EPS subscribers

EPFO has centralized its member database for faster and smoother service delivery. Annual interest for FY 2025-2026 will be credited by July 15, 2026. Advance withdrawal auto-settlement limits have been raised to Rs 5 lakh. Automatic PF account transfers will occur upon job changes without separate forms. EPFO services are…

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Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your future

A government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home salaries for many workers. However, experts caution this might significantly reduce long-term retirement wealth accumulation. The proposal primarily affects employees contributing above the statutory wage ceiling. Employees should carefully consider investment alternatives…

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EPF interest credit by July 15, 2026: How to check if 8.25% interest has been credited to your PF account

Employees’ Provident Fund interest for FY 2025-26 will be credited by July 15, 2026. Subscribers will receive an 8.25% interest rate on their EPF contributions. This marks the third consecutive year the interest rate remains unchanged. EPFO members can check their balance through the UMANG app or SMS service. Interest…

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EPFO claims may take longer for 2 weeks after major system upgrade; members asked to avoid repeated requests

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has finished a major system upgrade and database consolidation. Some EPFO services are temporarily unavailable on the UMANG app due to this migration.

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New EPF Scheme, 2026: What existing and new PF subscribers should know

India's Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is undergoing a significant modernization with the EPF Scheme, 2026. Existing subscribers will see continuity in their balances and membership, while new entrants will find a clearer framework for contributions and benefits. A key change involves increased flexibility for voluntary contributions, allowing employees to build…

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EPF vs VPF under new EPF Scheme 2026: Here's how employee and employer contributions will work

EPFO: The EPF 2026 Scheme largely retains existing EPF contribution rules, with both employees and employers continuing to contribute 12% of wages, subject to the statutory wage ceiling. It also preserves the VPF framework, allowing employees to make higher voluntary contributions without requiring employers to match them, while offering flexibility…

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EPFO's New PF Rules Explained: Faster withdrawals, three-day settlement and other key changes

EPFO Rule Changes Explained: The Centre has revamped EPF rules, promising faster claim settlements within three days for withdrawals and 20 days for pension and insurance. Penalties for delays and a largely paperless system are introduced. Employees can now withdraw 75% of their PF balance upon job loss and access…

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EPFO upgrades unified member portal: UAN activation, generation through portal discontinued; here's how you can do it now

The EPFO's unified member portal is now live after an upgrade, bringing a new look and significant changes. Key services like UAN activation and direct allotment have moved to the UMANG app, utilizing Aadhaar-based Face Authentication. While UAN retrieval is simplified on the portal, death claim filing remains accessible. This…

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