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Updated on: Jul 2026
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EPFO Update: Higher Pension Payouts Expected by Year-End
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EPFO Update: Higher Pension Payouts Expected by Year-End

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to speed up the processing of applications for higher pensions, with revised payouts likely to begin by the end of 2025. This move follows the Supreme Court’s November 2022 verdict allowing eligible employees to opt for higher pensions based on their full salary rather than the pensionable […]

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EPFO: Higher Pension Orders Issued to 34,500 Applicants
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EPFO: Higher Pension Orders Issued to 34,500 Applicants

According to ET report, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is gearing up to fast-track the processing of higher pension applications, raising hopes that eligible pensioners could start receiving revised pension payouts by the end of 2025. The move comes in response to the Supreme Court November 2022 ruling, which allowed employees to opt for a […]

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EPFO Targets March 31 for EPS- 95 Higher Pension Processing, Over 70% Done
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EPFO Targets March 31 for EPS- 95 Higher Pension Processing, Over 70% Done

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to complete the processing of all applications under Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) by March 31, 2025. This was confirmed during the 112th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF as a press release on Feb 26. The meeting was chaired […]

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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO Struggles with PoHW Claim Costs
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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO Struggles with PoHW Claim Costs

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised concerns about a significant financial strain due to higher pension claims. According to an internal note shared with the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPFO estimates that it may need ₹1,86,920 crore to settle claims for just 50% of the total applicants. However, workers’ representatives have questioned […]

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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31
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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. This update was shared during the Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, chaired by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra. […]

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Latest Update EPS-95: Nearly 22,000 People Got Higher Pension
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Latest Update EPS-95: Nearly 22,000 People Got Higher Pension

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has received a total of 17,48,768 applications from members and pensioners seeking higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995. This scheme allows individuals to receive a higher pension by making increased contributions. The Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, shared this information in a […]

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EPFO Sets New Deadlines for Higher Pension Cases Processing
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EPFO Sets New Deadlines for Higher Pension Cases Processing

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised concerns about delays in processing pension applications for higher wages under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthi emphasized the urgency of addressing these delays, particularly given the Supreme Court’s timeline for completing the process. Despite multiple guidelines issued to streamline the process, progress […]

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Govt Must Implement Enhanced EPS-95 Pension Immediately: Premachandran
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Govt Must Implement Enhanced EPS-95 Pension Immediately: Premachandran

On Monday, NK Premachandran of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) called for the immediate implementation of the enhanced pension scheme, as approved by the Supreme Court. The Court’s ruling on November 4, 2022, allowed existing employees to opt for a higher pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) of 1995. Premachandran emphasized that employees are […]

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