The Central Government is working on a new contributory pension scheme that could provide retirement security to workers in both the organised and unorganised sectors. The proposed scheme is expected to be introduced under the EPFO 3.0 reform programme and aims to bring millions of workers under a pension system. Unlike the existing Employees’ Pension … Read more
There is good news for crores of EPFO members across India. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has credited the FY2025-26 interest to around 35 crore member accounts in a record time. For the first time, the entire interest amount was credited on July 15 itself. Last year, the process continued until September. This year, … Read more
The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) is one of the biggest sources of monthly income after retirement for EPF members. The government has now introduced EPS 2026, replacing the old EPS-95 rules. The new scheme makes the pension claim process easier, faster, and completely time-bound. If you are an EPF member, here’s a simple guide to … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched VISHWAS 2026, a one-time settlement scheme that gives employers an opportunity to resolve long-pending PF penalty disputes by paying reduced damages. The scheme is aimed at clearing old cases, reducing court battles, and helping employers settle disputes without lengthy legal proceedings. It will remain open for six … Read more
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