EPF

EPFO UAN: Here's Everything You Need To Know About Crucial 12-Digit ID

Your UAN is a unique 12-digit number that ensures you keep receiving your EPFO benefits no matter how many jobs you switch.

Jun 24, 2024, 07:00 AM IST

EPF Withdrawal Update: EPFO Discontinues Covid-19 Advance Facility – Check Details

EPF is a government-supported program that provides retirement benefits to employees. 

Jun 14, 2024, 15:09 PM IST

EPFO Introduces New Rules For Cheque Leaf And Bank Passbook Uploads: Here’s All You Need To Know

To verify claims EPFO uses verification methods instead of requiring a validated bank passbook or cheque leaf image.

May 31, 2024, 16:57 PM IST

EPFO Introduces Auto Claim Settlement For Education, Marriage, Housing

EPFO has introduced an Auto Claim Solution where in claim is processed automatically by IT system without any human intervention.

May 14, 2024, 15:51 PM IST

EPFO Increases Auto Withdrawal Claims Settlement Under 68J From Rs 50,000 To Rs 1 Lakh

Under the Paragraph 68-J of EPFO rule, the members can seek advance from the fund for treatment of illness in certain cases including hospitalisation lasting for one month or more

Apr 17, 2024, 12:17 PM IST

What Will Happen To Pensions Of EPS member Having Multiple Account Numbers? Check New EPFO Guidelines

EPFO has released a detailed guidelines on the pension situation where an EPS member has multiple accounts. 

Feb 02, 2024, 11:02 AM IST

Good News For EPFO Employers! Deadline To Upload Wage Details For Higher Pension Extended Till THIS Date

Ministry of Labour & Employment has said that EPFO has extended the time for Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding Pension on Higher Wages by five more months to 31 May, 2024.

Jan 04, 2024, 10:56 AM IST

Higher Pension: Subscribers, Pensioners To Get 3 Months To Give Consent For Diverting Additional Dues

The EPFO provided an online facility to submit the joint option form (with employers) to the subscribers for opting for a higher pension till May 3, 2023.

May 11, 2023, 19:19 PM IST

E-Passbook Facility For EPFO Subscribers: How To View EPF Passbook Online - Check Steps Here

During the meeting of 233rd CBT on Tuesday, the minister approved the revised estimates for the year 2022-23 and budget estimates for the year 2023-24 for schemes administered by EPFO.

Mar 28, 2023, 22:05 PM IST

PF Interest Rate For FY23 Likely To Be Decided Tomorrow; Crucial EPFO Board Meeting Begins

EPFO had lowered the interest on EPF for 2021-22 to an over four-decade low of 8.1 per cent for its about five crore subscribers, from 8.5 per cent in 2020-21 in March 2022.

Mar 27, 2023, 14:22 PM IST

EPFO Payroll Data: EPFO Adds 14.86 Lakh Members In January 2023

The provisional payroll data released on Monday also highlighted that approximately 10.62 lakh members re-joined EPFO membership.

Mar 20, 2023, 20:08 PM IST

Good News For EPFO Subscribers, Now Apply For Higher Pension Till May 3

EPFO Higher pension update: Earlier, there were apprehensions that March 3, 2023 is the last date for opting for higher pension.

Feb 27, 2023, 12:27 PM IST

EPFO unveils procedure to apply for higher pension under Employees Pension Scheme

EPFO has asked its field offices to provide an option for higher pension to eligible subscribers in accordance with the Supreme Court order.

Feb 21, 2023, 14:54 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on HIGHER PENSION: Who can apply for it? Check eligibility and process to claim higher pension

The Supreme court in its order gave four more months to eligible subscribers to opt for higher pension under EPS-95. The court had also struck down the requirement in the 2014 amendments mandating employee contribution of 1.16 per cent of the salary exceeding Rs 15,000 per month. This will facilitate the subscribers to contribute higher to the scheme and get enhanced benefits accordingly.

Jan 03, 2023, 10:07 AM IST

PF trusts of Bengal jute mills to be dismantled, workers linked to EPFO

According to IANS source, running a trustee board requires a clearance from the state Labour Minister and an annual audit of the trusts is conducted by the EPFO office. It is learnt that in the latest audit, the EPFO office have identified such irregularities in depositing provident fund contributions, and also recommended action against some of these trusts to the state Labour Department.

Dec 27, 2022, 08:54 AM IST

EPF pension scheme: Govt says THIS on implementing SC verdict, instructing EPFO to take actions for giving higher pension

The apex court order provides that employees who were existing EPS-95 members as on September 1, 2014 can contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries, as against 8.33 per cent of the pensionable salary capped at Rs 15,000 a month, towards pension.

Dec 22, 2022, 16:12 PM IST

PF alert: Want to opt for increased pension? SC opens 4-month window for eligible employees under EPS

The court on Friday struck down the requirement in the 2014 amendments mandating employee contribution of 1.16 per cent of the salary exceeding Rs 15,000 per month. This will facilitate the subscribers to contribute higher to the scheme and get enhanced benefits accordingly.

Nov 07, 2022, 08:43 AM IST