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Higher EPS-95 pension: Government clarifies rule for employees of exempted, unexempted establishments

EPS higher pension: The government has acknowledged the Madras High Court's decision on higher pension benefits. Supreme Court orders regarding higher pension contributions have also been examined. An online facility was provided for EPS subscribers opting for higher pension. This higher pension judgment has been implemented uniformly for all establishments.…

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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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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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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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EPS minimum pension hike: Is government increasing minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500? Ministry responds

Employee unions demand a higher minimum Employees Pension Scheme pension. The government has not announced any increase to the current Rs 1,000. The Employees Pension Scheme 2026 has now replaced the previous EPS 1995. This new scheme introduces faster pension claim settlements and higher interest. Pension calculation formulas under the…

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EPFO 3.0: Government plans new pension scheme for formal and unorganised sector workers, claims report explaining how it will work

The government is planning a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework. This new plan aims to provide retirement benefits to workers in both formal and unorganised sectors. Members will build a retirement corpus through regular contributions invested in government-backed assets.

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EPFO launches six-month 'VISHWAS 2026' scheme to settle employer penalty disputes, promote compliance

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'VISHWAS, 2026', a one-time dispute resolution scheme aimed at encouraging employers to settle long-pending damages and penalty-related cases through a simplified digital process, while promoting voluntary compliance and reducing litigation.

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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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School Assembly News Headlines, July 17: Top National, International, Sports, Business & Education News

School Assembly News Headlines, July 17: Skyroot Aerospace plans its Vikram-1 rocket launch on July 18. India and the UK signed a trade agreement to reduce tariffs on goods. The ICC approved significant changes to ODI and T20 World Cup formats. EPFO credited annual interest to millions of member accounts…

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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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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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EPFO invites applications from PF trusts for amnesty scheme

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has launched a new amnesty scheme for provident fund trusts. This one-time opportunity allows exempted trusts to regularise their status for six months. The scheme offers retrospective regularisation and waives certain compliance requirements. Pending assessments for dues and damages will be withdrawn under specific conditions.…

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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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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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PF interest for FY26 being credited; passbook balance to be updated by July 15

EPFO is processing annual interest for FY 2025-26, with balances updated by July 15. This faster credit cycle is enabled by the new CITES 2.01 digital platform. The government approved an 8.25% interest rate, impacting over 34 crore member accounts. EPFO has also simplified partial withdrawal rules and automated account…

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Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Cochin Shipyard, IDFC First Bank, Premier Energies, Glenmark Pharma

Markets traded subdued on the weekly expiry day, with indices ending marginally lower. Cochin Shipyard's offer for sale saw strong investor demand on its first day. Adani Enterprises' US legal case faces a likely dismissal by federal prosecutors. IDFC First Bank launched provident fund payment services through its EPFO integration.…

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EPF withdrawal rules explained: How many times can you withdraw PF for illness, marriage, education, home purchase and special circumstances?

Latest EPF withdrawal rules: EPFO subscribers can withdraw funds for specific needs like illness and education. Withdrawals for marriage and housing are permitted up to five times. Special circumstances allow advances twice annually under new guidelines.

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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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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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