EPF withdrawal rules explained: How many times can you withdraw PF for illness, marriage, education, home purchase and special circumstances?Latest EPF withdrawal rules: EPFO subscribers can withdraw funds for specific needs like illness and education. Withdrawals for marriage an...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
New EPF Scheme, 2026: What existing and new PF subscribers should knowIndia's Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is undergoing a significant modernization with the EPF Scheme, 2026. Existing subscribers will see ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
EPFO's New PF Rules Explained: Faster withdrawals, three-day settlement and other key changesEPFO Rule Changes Explained: The Centre has revamped EPF rules, promising faster claim settlements within three days for withdrawals and 20...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
New EPFO rules mandate 3-day PF settlements, simplify withdrawalsGovernment revamps EPFO rules, mandating PF claim settlements within three days and imposing a 12% penal interest on officials for delays. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Thinking of withdrawing EPF for misuse? EPFO warns it can lead to recovery under EPF schemeThe EPFO warns against misusing withdrawn EPF amounts, stating it can lead to recovery with penal interest under the EPF Scheme, 1952. EPF ...
23 Sep, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
EPFO member may soon be able to withdraw EPF money through ATMs, UPI directlyEmployees' Provident Fund Organisation subscribers might soon access their EPF money directly. They can use ATMs or UPI after linking bank ...
24 Jun, 2025, 07.46 PM IST
EPF account withdrawal rule changed: EPFO discontinues Covid-19 advance facilityDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, a non-refundable advance was provided to the EPF members during the outbreak of first wave of Covid-19 and an...
14 Jun, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
New EPF account rules in May: EPFO made these four major changes to the EPF account, claims process in May 2024New EPF rules: The changes include an extended facility of auto-settlement, multi-location claim settlement, faster New rule for EPF death ...
04 Jun, 2024, 01.18 PM IST
New EPF auto-settlement claim rules for medical, education, marriage, housing: How to use this facility, eligibilityEPF auto-settlement of withdrawal claims: The EPFO in a press release has announced extending the coverage of auto-settlement of withdrawal...
16 May, 2024, 11.43 AM IST
New EPF rule on auto withdrawal claims under 68J; check detailsEPF withdrawals: The Employees' Provident Funds Organisation (EPFO) has increased the qualifying limit of Paragraph 68J claims for auto cla...
22 Apr, 2024, 10.58 AM IST
Is EPF e-nomination mandatory to partially withdraw money from EPFO accounts?The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Advance Form, also known as Form 31, is typically used to submit a claim for a partial withdrawal or ad...
29 Aug, 2023, 12.49 PM IST
EPF withdrawal due to coronavirus: 20 questions answered by EPFOEPFO has issued the set of FAQs to help the employees who want to withdraw money from their EPF account to meet the financial emergency ind...
03 Aug, 2021, 05.02 PM IST
How EPF discriminates against those who need it the mostThe government is in the process of implementing the new Labour Codes, likely to be effective from April 1, 2021. One of the important aspe...
28 Jan, 2021, 11.40 AM IST
Govt proposes to relax EPF withdrawal rulesAs per the announcement, due to pandemic situation, the government will amend Employees Provident Fund withdrawal rules and also, will pay ...
30 Mar, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
How and when one can access EPF while still in jobEPFO allows you to access EPF even during the course of employment, but if the advance is misused, it will initiate full recovery of the am...
10 May, 2017, 11.12 AM IST
EPFO introduces common form for different types of withdrawalFor subscribers, who are yet to seed Aadhaar and Bank details with their UAN, the new Composite Claim Form (Non-Aadhar) replaces the existi...
22 Feb, 2017, 02.04 PM IST
Four keys to unlock your EPF before its timeThe Finance Ministry is now reconsidering the Budget provision to impose TDS on premature provident fund withdrawals of Rs 30,000 or more.
27 May, 2015, 10.31 AM IST