EPFO News
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If e-nominations have been filed but have not been e-signed then it will not be considered for action in the case of an EPFO member's death.
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You can withdraw the EPFO pension amount during necessary circumstances like unemployment for two or more months, medical emergencies and others.
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Subscribers can continue to earn the same rate of return on their EPF balances at 8.25 percent this fiscal year too.
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Employees enrolled with the EPFO are automatically covered under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme.
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Despite continuous demands, the government has not revised or enhanced the wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 per month.
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Form 10C is the document EPFO members use to claim benefits under the Employees' Pension Scheme after leaving a job.
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Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has recently announced that the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw provident fund money directly through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the money being transferred directly into the bank account of the member.
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Once launched, users are expected to be able to check their PF balance, download passbooks, track claim status, update account details, and receive important notifications directly through the messaging platform.
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The EPFO has increased its emphasis on reducing litigation and expediting grievance redressal while also being ready to meet members on WhatsApp for continuous support.
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If you are a PF subscribers, you can check your PF Balance from the comfort of home using four different ways --check PF balance using SMS, online, missed call and UMANG App.
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Overall litigation pendency has also come down, with total cases reducing from 31,036 as on 1 April 2025 to 27,639 as on 1 April 2026, a decline of 3,397 cases, marking the lowest-ever level of pendency in EPFO.
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It operates under the EEE structure — Exempt, Exempt, Exempt — meaning contributions qualify for deduction under Section 80C up to Rs 1.5 lakh, interest accumulates without any tax liability within prescribed limits, and withdrawals after five continuous years of service are generally tax-free.
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Several employees are receiving a message from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) requesting them to complete Aadhaar Face Authentication (FAT) through the UMANG app. Upon completion of the process, first time employees will be able to receive an incentive of up to Rs 15,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
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The portal is expected to help people who have worked in multiple jobs and are unable to provide a complete chain of their work history when submitting claims to the EPFO.
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According to official data, EPFO settled 8.31 crore claims during 2025–26, a significant jump from 6.01 crore claims in FY 2024–25.
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Though the EPFO online claim settlement process is quick and hassle-free, you must strictly adhere to the rules. Any lag on your part may lead to EPF claim rejection. Here are the key reasons.
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The notice -- dated April 13 and received on April 23 -- flagged certain contraventions related to the administration and management of funds by the Employees’ Provident Fund Trust.
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A chartered accountant has explained that faster claim settlement process by EPFO will bring immediate liquidity into your hands, but there is a threat to it.
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Member IDs that were incorrectly or mistakenly linked should only be removed. Member IDs with existing transfer claims or settled withdrawals are strictly ineligible for de-linking.
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A key question was raised on whether labour unions have demanded a hike in the EPF interest rate to 10 percent.
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant reform aimed at clearing nearly Rs 5,200 crore stuck in inoperative provident fund accounts. This move is part of a broader effort to modernise the system, improve ease of access for subscribers, and ensure that unclaimed funds are returned to their rightful owners without lengthy procedures. With millions of accounts lying inactive across the country, the initiative could mark a major shift in how EPF withdrawals are processed.
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The transferring of Provident Fund lets the past service be transferred into the current member ID.
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