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
Getting your Provident Fund (PF) money could soon become much faster. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new system under which eligible PF withdrawal claims can be settled within just three days. The move is part of EPFO’s digital transformation initiative, known as EPFO 3.0. The goal is to make PF withdrawals … Read more
If you are a salaried employee and contribute to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), there is an important update for you. The Central Government has introduced new EPFO rules under the Social Security Code to make PF, pension, and insurance claim settlements faster and more transparent. The biggest change is that PF claims will now … Read more
Crores of EPFO members and employers will have to wait a little longer to access online PF services. Many people expected the PF portal to start working from July 2, but that has not happened. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that the ongoing system upgrade and database migration are still not complete. … Read more
The Central Government has officially notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the 1952 scheme in line with the Code on Social Security, 2020. While the new framework introduces several changes to make the EPF system more digital and efficient, the core rules remain the same. The 12% PF contribution, eligibility conditions, and … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an important change that could affect the salaries of nearly 8 crore active PF subscribers. Under the new rule, only the mandatory PF contribution of ₹1,800 per month will remain compulsory. Any PF contribution beyond this amount will now be voluntary, giving higher-income employees more flexibility over … Read more
If you were planning to submit a Provident Fund (PF) claim online, you may have to wait a little longer. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the suspension of its online claim services by one more day due to its ongoing system migration and database upgrade. According to the latest update, EPFO’s online … Read more
If you use EPFO’s online services, you’ll have to wait a little longer. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that its online services, which were expected to resume on June 29, will now be restored from July 1, 2026. The temporary disruption is due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade aimed … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is one of the most important retirement savings schemes for salaried employees. It helps employees build a financial corpus that can be used after retirement or during emergencies. However, if you withdraw your PF balance before completing five years of continuous service, you may have to pay tax, and TDS … Read more
EPFO members will not be able to use several online services for a few days as the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) upgrades its technology platform. The temporary shutdown started on June 26 and will continue until June 28, 2026, affecting online claims and other digital services. The organisation says the upgrade will make its … Read more
There is important news for crores of EPFO members across the country. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a major upgrade of its digital system. Due to this technical update, several online services will remain unavailable from June 26 to June 28, 2026. If you are planning to withdraw PF money, apply for … Read more