EPFO

5 benefits of PF account that every salaried person must know

Provident Fund offers a host of facilities to its account holders which the latter can use in times of an emergency too.

Jun 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST

How much PF has been accumulated in your account? Just an SMS will let you know

EPFO offers various facilities to its subscribers, using which PF Subscribers can check their account balance.

Jun 07, 2021, 17:29 PM IST

Looking for PF withdrawal? Here’s how to avoid TDS deduction

 The PF withdrawal rules clearly state that if the EPF/PF account is attached with PAN, the TDS deduction rates stand at 10 percent while in the case of EPF accounts without  PAN, the TDS rate stands at 20 percent. 

Jun 04, 2021, 16:05 PM IST

EPS pensioners alert! Step by step guide on how to get PPO number using bank a/c or PF number

The Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare has made a lot of reforms in the recent times regarding the electronic pension payment order that promises ease of living for senior citizens.

Jun 03, 2021, 12:33 PM IST

Big bonanza for 6 crore PF subscribers, 8.5% interest rate to be credited in account by July end

As per sources, the Labour Ministry had given a go-ahead to the proposal in this regard and interest will be credited into beneficiaries account by July end itself.  

Jun 02, 2021, 13:40 PM IST

7th pay commission: Process initiated for salary hike of govt employees, check complete timeline of assessment form

The Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) module of HR-Soft online window has been launched for the officers of EPFO from the present financial year.

Jun 02, 2021, 12:25 PM IST

Good news for PF subscribers! EPFO to settle your claims in just 3 days for second Covid-19 advance

EPFO said that considering urgent need of members for financial support in these trying times, it has been decided to accord top priority to COVID-19 claims.

Jun 02, 2021, 08:14 AM IST

Good news for PF subscribers! 8.5 % interest on Provident Fund deposits to be credited on THIS date

Last year, the PF subscribers waited for around 8 to 10 months to get their interest rate. Previously, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation had kept the interest rate unchanged at 8.5 percent. Besides, the EPFO had asked employees to withdraw more money amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jun 01, 2021, 18:50 PM IST

Linking of Aadhaar with PF account a must from June 1, non compliance may result in huge financial loss

According to the new EPFO rule, every account holder should have his or her PF account linked to the Aadhaar Card. 

Jun 01, 2021, 10:37 AM IST

Major EPFO update! PF subscribers can withdraw more money from account as COVID-19 advance

Under this provision, non-refundable withdrawal to the extent of the basic wages and dearness allowances for three months or up to 75% of the amount standing to member's credit in the EPF account, whichever is less, is provided. Members can apply for lesser amount also.

Jun 01, 2021, 09:18 AM IST

EPFO-Aadhaar linking to bank cheques, these 5 rules are changing from today, June 1

Since these rules are going to affect your everyday life, it is important to know more about these changes in details.

Jun 01, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

Now EPFO members can withdraw more money mentioning COVID-19

Earlier last year, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had allowed its members to withdraw COVID-19 advance to meet exigencies due to the pandemic. The members were allowed to withdraw three months basic wages (basic pay + dearness allowance) or up to 75 percent of amount standing to their credit in their provident fund account, whichever is less.

May 31, 2021, 18:04 PM IST

Big EPFO update! Link Aadhaar with PF account from June 1 or face huge financial loss

According to the new EPFO rule, every account holder should have his or her PF account linked to the Aadhaar Card. 

May 31, 2021, 13:19 PM IST

From bank cheques to EPFO-Aadhaar linking, check 5 rules that are changing from June 1

Since these rules are going to affect your everyday life, it is important to know more about these changes in details.

May 31, 2021, 10:13 AM IST

Government announces additional benefits under EPFO, ESIC schemes

These benefits include pension for dependents of insured persons with Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) who died due to COVID-19 and hike in maximum sum assured under the group insurance scheme Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI), run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 6 lakh.

May 30, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

EPFO raises death insurance cover to Rs 7 lakh for THESE subscribers

Retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) has hiked the death insurance benefits for employees’ deposit-linked insurance (EDLI) scheme beneficiaries, amidst the onslaught of the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

May 18, 2021, 11:22 AM IST

How to check PF account balance online without knowing UAN number, here is the step by step process

 In few easy steps, you can check your EPF account balance ONLINE without knowing your UAN number.

May 17, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

How to change or update EPFO bank account number online, know step by step process

The EPFO Online member portal allows a host of services to its members to access, that range from checking their passbook, tracking their EPF fund, transfer their claim online and a lot more. One such facility that EPF members can avail of is updating their bank details via the UAN portal.

May 04, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

Want to transfer PF online? Here is how to do it

A user can also get access to the EPF account using the UMANG app which can further help in viewing passbooks, raise a claim and also keep track of the status of your claims already submitted, and much more. 

May 03, 2021, 20:58 PM IST

EPFO: Here’s how you can transfer PF balances of past organisations to your new account online

For transferring your PF funds from your old account to a new one, you will have to visit the official EPFO website.

Apr 28, 2021, 16:23 PM IST