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
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