Changing jobs has now become easier for EPFO members. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a simpler online system that allows employees to transfer their Provident Fund (PF) balance quickly after joining a new company. The new process reduces paperwork, speeds up transfers, and helps employees keep all their retirement savings in one … Read more
If you are an EPFO member, keeping your UAN profile updated is essential. Many employees update their Aadhaar or bank details but overlook their profile photo, assuming it isn’t important. However, according to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), an incomplete profile can create problems while using important services such as e-nomination and PF claim … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed savings scheme for private sector employees. Every month, both the employee and employer contribute 12% of the employee’s basic salary to the PF account. Out of the employer’s contribution, 8.33% goes to the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). If you have left your job or retired, you can … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched its upgraded Unified Member Portal, called EPFO 2.01. The new platform is designed to make PF services faster, simpler, and more user-friendly. According to the Government of India, the upgraded system will automate many PF-related processes, making it easier for more than 34 crore EPFO members to … Read more
The central government has introduced the new Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme 2026 for EPFO members. The new scheme replaces the old rules that had been in place for nearly 50 years and has been effective across India since June 29. The biggest relief is that the maximum insurance cover of ₹7 lakh remains unchanged. … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reopened its online portal after a nearly two-week technical upgrade. PF account holders can now log in to access their passbooks, check account balances, and view transaction statements. The portal was temporarily closed to carry out technical improvements and introduce changes to some services. During this period, many … Read more
The Central Government has introduced the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The new rules aim to make PF withdrawals simpler while ensuring that people continue to save enough money for retirement. Under the new EPF scheme, several old withdrawal rules have been merged into a simpler system with … Read more
Millions of EPFO account holders should be prepared for a possible delay in receiving their PF money. If you have recently applied for a PF withdrawal, transfer, or advance claim, the amount may take longer than usual to reach your bank account. The delay is due to a major technical upgrade carried out by the … Read more
There is good news for over 8 crore EPFO members across the country. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started the process of crediting 8.25% interest to Provident Fund (PF) accounts for the financial year 2025-26. EPFO has issued instructions to its regional offices to begin transferring the interest amount. With the organisation’s recently … Read more
Many employees believe that the interest on their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) stops as soon as they retire. However, that’s not true. According to EPFO rules, if you retire at the age of 58 and do not immediately withdraw your PF balance, your money continues to earn interest for the next three years. This means … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched an upgraded Unified Member Portal with several important changes for PF members. The updated portal is designed to offer a faster, safer and more reliable experience. However, one major change has caught the attention of users. UAN activation and new UAN generation are no longer available on … Read more