The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) held a meeting in New Delhi on Monday, chaired by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. During the meeting, the minister said that the proposal to increase the minimum PF pension is under active consideration at the Cabinet level. Although the issue was … Read more
According to EPFO rules, an employee cannot contribute to the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) once they reach 58 years of age. However, if the employer considers the employee eligible for a deferred pension, contributions can continue. Earlier, employees earning more than ₹15,000 per month and joining EPS on or after September 1, 2014, were not … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning to let its members withdraw a portion of their deposits through ATMs until January 2026. The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the highest decision-making body of the EPFO, is expected to approve this facility in its meeting scheduled for the second week of October. According to Money … Read more
Many people face difficulties accessing money from their Provident Fund (PF) accounts during emergencies, even if funds are available. Currently, withdrawing money requires providing a valid reason. However, the government has hinted at a significant change in EPFO rules. According to a report by Zee Business, the new proposal may allow PF withdrawals up to … Read more
New Delhi | If you often change jobs, transferring your Provident Fund (EPF) can feel like a hassle. But now there’s good news. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new feature that lets you download the Annexure K document directly from the member portal. This step has made the transfer process faster, … Read more
EPFO is preparing for a big leap into the digital age. In 2025, the new EPFO 3.0 platform will be launched, aiming to provide fast, transparent, and user-friendly services to more than 8 crore members. One of the major highlights is that people may soon be able to withdraw PF directly through UPI and ATMs, … Read more
The Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), representing over 130 companies across India, has expressed concern over a recent order by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). From August 1, 2025, creating a Universal Account Number (UAN) via the Umang app will require Face Authentication Technology (FAT). This rule will apply to all new employees. Immediate Impact … Read more
If you are a salaried employee and have a PF (Provident Fund) account under EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organization), then activating your Universal Account Number (UAN) is very important. With an active UAN, you can easily access PF-related services online. To make this easier, EPFO has recently shared a visual guide that explains the UAN … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has given a big relief to many employees by extending the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN) and linking it with Aadhaar. The new deadline is now 30 June 2025, instead of the earlier 31 May. This extension is especially helpful for unorganized sector and contract workers … Read more
The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has made several major changes to make things easier for its crores of PF members. Now, withdrawing PF has become simpler than before. Whether it’s PF transfer, tax on interest, or creating a UAN without Aadhaar – all these processes are now more secure and convenient. What rules has … Read more
The claim settlement process in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has now become simpler. On Thursday, the central government announced two major reforms to make the process easier and reduce the chances of claim rejections. One of the key changes is that EPFO has removed the need to upload a photo of a cheque … Read more