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Updated on: Jul 2025
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EPFO to Resolve Complaints Within 7 Days, Enhances Services
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EPFO to Resolve Complaints Within 7 Days, Enhances Services

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve its grievance redressal system, aiming to ensure that no complaint or related document remains unattended for more than seven working days. This move comes in response to a surge in stakeholder grievances, with over 2 million complaints registered in FY 2024–25 across various […]

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EPFO Announces 8.25% Interest Credit for FY25
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EPFO Announces 8.25% Interest Credit for FY25

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the process, which traditionally stretches into the latter half of the year, is expected to be fully completed within this week, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency. The announcement […]

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EPFO Mangaluru Sets Ambitious Target of 25,000 Enrolments
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EPFO Mangaluru Sets Ambitious Target of 25,000 Enrolments

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Regional Office in Mangaluru has announced a bold target to enrol 25,000 first-time employees under the newly launched Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aimed at accelerating formal job creation across the Dakshina Kannada region. The initiative is part of a nationwide rollout of the ELI scheme, introduced in the Union Budget […]

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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women
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EPFO April Data: 15.77 Lakh Rejoin, 2.45 Lakh Women

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This marks a 31.31% increase over March 2025 and a 1.17% rise compared to April 2024, signaling improved job creation and growing awareness of social security benefits. EPFO New […]

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EPFO Advises Members to Avoid Third-Party Agents
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EPFO Advises Members to Avoid Third-Party Agents

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a strong advisory urging its members to avoid unauthorized agents and instead utilize official EPFO portals for secure and free online services. Recent reports reveal that cybercafés and fintech operators are charging members unnecessary fees for EPFO services. These services, however, are officially available for free through EPFO’s […]

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EPFO Members Receive Self-Service Employment History Updates
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EPFO Members Receive Self-Service Employment History Updates

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has streamlined the process for updating employment details, allowing members to modify their date of joining and exit without requiring document uploads or employer approval. This change aims to enhance user convenience, ensuring that EPF members can update their records seamlessly through the Unified Member Portal. Previously, employees had to […]

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EPFO Speeds Up Claim Settlements: 50% Processed in 3 Days
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EPFO Speeds Up Claim Settlements: 50% Processed in 3 Days

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has significantly improved its claim settlement process, resolving nearly 50% of claims within just three days. As of June 5, 2025, the organization has processed 68.96 lakh claims, marking a major milestone in its automation-driven efficiency strategy. EPFO is preparing to increase the automated claim settlement limit from ₹1 lakh […]

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June 30 Deadline: EPFO Urges Aadhaar Seeding for ELI Scheme
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June 30 Deadline: EPFO Urges Aadhaar Seeding for ELI Scheme

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has once again extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to bank accounts for beneficiaries of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. The new deadline, set for June 30, 2025, aims to ensure that all eligible employees can access financial benefits under the scheme. This extension follows multiple deadline shifts since […]

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EPFO Extends UAN Deadline, Here’s Why It Matters for Workers
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EPFO Extends UAN Deadline, Here’s Why It Matters for Workers

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to June 30, 2025. This extension provides additional time for employees to activate their UAN and link it with Aadhaar and their bank accounts, ensuring access to EPF benefits and financial incentives. The […]

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EPFO: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI & ATMs from June 2025
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EPFO: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI & ATMs from June 2025

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to launch a major digital upgrade, allowing instant Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and ATMs starting June 2025. This initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 platform, aims to streamline fund access, eliminating the lengthy claim approval process that currently delays withdrawals by several days […]

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Your PF Transfer Just Got Easier! EPFO Says No More Rejections!
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Your PF Transfer Just Got Easier! EPFO Says No More Rejections!

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a clarification stating that overlapping service periods should not be grounds for rejecting PF transfer claims. The directive, released in a circular dated May 20, 2025, aims to streamline the transfer process and prevent unnecessary delays for employees switching jobs. Previously, many regional EPFO offices rejected transfer claims […]

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EPFO Female Workforce Surge, Net Payroll Rises
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EPFO Female Workforce Surge, Net Payroll Rises

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 14.58 lakh members in March 2025, reflecting a 1.15% year-on-year increase compared to March 2024. The latest payroll data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, highlights rising employment opportunities, increased awareness of employee benefits, and EPFO’s successful outreach programs. Additionally, 7.54 lakh new […]

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