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    The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is the statutory body under the Government of India's Ministry of Labour and Employment, which is responsible for regulation and management of provident funds in India. The EPFO administers the mandatory provident fund. It also manages social security agreements with other countries. International workers are covered under EPFO plans in countries where bilateral agreements have been signed. As of May 2021, 19 such agreements are in place. The EPFO's top decision-making body is the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), a statutory body established by the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF More

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    • Centre mulls hiking EPFO monthly wage limit to Rs 25,000-30,000: Report

      The wage ceiling determines the salary level up to which employees in EPFO-covered establishments are required to make mandatory monthly provident fund contributions

    • EPF withdrawals made simpler: When you can take money out and what it really costs you

      EPFO’s streamlined withdrawal rules have made access easier, but timing, tax treatment and long-term impact still matter more than most people realise.

    • Supreme Court asks Centre to decide on EPF wage ceiling revision within four months

      The court noted that the ceiling, which determines eligibility for coverage under the EPFO, has remained unchanged for over a decade.

    • Changing jobs often? Here’s what happens to your EPF each time

      Your money does not reset with every new employer, but UAN, KYC mismatches and exit date delays can quietly lock your EPF in limbo.

    • EPFO date of exit: How to update your job leaving date online

      A simple guide to fixing your date of leaving so PF transfers and withdrawals don’t get stuck.

    • How to update your bank account with EPFO when you switch employers or salary banks

      A smoother switch for your monthly pay also needs a clean-up of the bank account mapped to your provident fund — otherwise withdrawals and settlements can get stuck in the old account. Here is how to align your EPFO records when you move your salary to a new bank.

    • Partial withdrawals from EPF surged 55-fold in a decade

      What was once an emergency provision is now a routine coping mechanism, data shows

    • EPFO sets up task force and IBC cell to recover over Rs 21,000 crore in pending PF dues

      It is also leant that the EPFO has categorised pending dues into two buckets - immediately realizable’ (IR) and ‘non-immediately realizable’. Of the total Rs 21,000 worth of dues pending, IR dues amount to Rs 2,980 crore while the non-IR dues are over Rs 18,500 crore.

    • RBI oversight on cards for EPFO, Post Office Bank as Centre seeks tighter checks after Rs 96-crore fraud: Report

      Both the EPFO and POSB manage vast sums of public money — the EPFO oversees around Rs 26 lakh crore for over 30 crore members, while the POSB holds Rs 12.56 lakh crore across 29 crore accounts

    • EPFO extends deadline for filing EPF return by a week till October 22

      The employers are mandated to file the ECR by the 15th of every month. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system, which is applicable starting from the wage month of September 2025, a labour ministry statement said.

    • EPFO liberalises EPF part withdrawals, members can withdraw up to 100%

      The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body of EPFO, headed by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, took several path-breaking decisions during its meeting, a Labour Ministry statement said on Monday.

    • EPFO may allow ATM withdrawals from January 2026

      The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) – the apex decision-making body of the EPFO – is likely to give approval for the ATM-withdrawal facility in its upcoming board meeting, scheduled to be held in October’s second week.

    • EPF transfer, passbook access to get easier for employees, but more reforms needed, say experts

      EPFO has decided to allow employees to directly access Annexure K – the key document for EPF transfer while switching jobs – online, a relief for employees who wish to monitor their balance and the process.

    • EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' to check summary, shifting of provident fund made easier

      'Passbook Lite' will make it easier to see a summary of contributions, withdrawals and current balance in a faster manner without accessing the passbook portal.

    • EPFO to weigh ATM, UPI-linked withdrawals; pension hike on agenda: Report

      As the top decision-making body of EPFO, the central board includes representatives of employers, employees, state governments and the Centre

    • ISF raises concerns as EPFO’s new face authentication rule stalls UAN generation, payroll

      The August 5 press release by ISF states that the new FAT rule has already halted onboarding for over 1,000 candidates within two days, affecting payroll cycles as well as compliance timelines of staffing companies.

    • Rule change for UAN generation: EPFO introduces THIS new step via UMANG app

      New rule eliminates need for employer involvement; Aadhaar-based digital process now live on UMANG app.

    • Need to switch your bank for salary credit? Here's the way to do it through EPFO

      It's easy enough to shift the bank where your PF-related salary gets credited under EPFO's online process—if you know the trick.

    • Pension Payment Order: How to obtain your PPO number online or offline with EPFO and UMANG

      You need your PPO number to enjoy post-retirement pension benefits — here's how to obtain it online or offline.

    • How technical glitches can erase 15 years of your EPF service overnight

      Such errors, even if inadvertent, by employer-managed exempted PF trusts can have devastating consequences for employees.

    • EPFO credits 8.25% interest to 97% members as of July 8

      Last year, for FY24, the process of crediting the interest to members’ accounts commenced in the month of August and got completed in December

    • EPFO adds 19.14 lakh net members in April

      This figure depicts a significant increase of 31.31 percent over March 2025 and 1.17 percent growth over April 2024

    • EPFO increases auto-settlement limit for advance claims to Rs 5 lakh to enable quicker access

      This move will enable withdrawal of the amount without needing manual verification. EPFO had first introduced auto-settlement of advance claims during the pandemic to provide quick financial assistance to members.

    • Platform workers may also get life, accident insurance under new social security scheme

      The government has already extended health insurance benefits to all gig workers under the Ayushman Bharat programme

    • Provident Fund: Secure Your Future with Confidence!

      The Provident Fund (PF) is a powerful financial tool designed to secure the future of salaried employees. It not only encourages disciplined savings but also offers significant tax benefits, emergency financial support, and long-term wealth accumulation. With contributions from both the employee and employer, PF builds a strong retirement corpus, ensuring financial independence and peace of mind in later years. Whether you're planning for retirement, facing unexpected expenses, or simply looking to grow your savings safely, understanding the full potential of PF is essential for every working professional."

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