EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
EPF withdrawal claim: How many days does it take to settle an EPF withdrawal claim?Settlement of EPF withdrawal claim: Many Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) members experienced difficulties after submitting withdrawal reque...
02 May, 2024, 01.18 PM IST
How to avoid rejection of EPF withdrawal claim; Steps provident fund member should takeEPF Withdrawal claim rejection: Many individuals are struggling to get their EPF money at the time of withdrawal. The reason for rejection ...
01 Mar, 2024, 03.37 PM IST
Is nomination mandatory in EPF account for withdrawal or death claim?The employer’s approval is not required to change nomination details, members can use Aadhaar based e-sign to file the nominations. Nominat...
14 Sep, 2023, 01.48 PM 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
No EPF nominee? How PF money will be paid after EPFO member's death. Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account allows nominees to receive a portion of PF accumulations, EDLI benefits, and pension payments in ...
20 Jul, 2023, 11.53 AM IST
How to file new nomination in EPF account onlineMembers of EPF can make changes to their existing EPF/EPS nominations by filing a new nomination. The new EPF/EPS nomination will take prec...
04 Jul, 2022, 05.35 PM IST
How to update profile photo in EPF account before filing for e-nominationTo file an e-nomination, your online EPFO member ID must contain a profile photo. You will obtain an error message that states "unable to p...
04 Jun, 2022, 10.16 AM IST
EPF e-nomination: 3 benefits of filing e-nominationIt is critical for all Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account holders to name someone in their EPF account as a beneficiary so that the be...
28 Apr, 2022, 10.44 AM IST
EPFO urges companies to facilitate e-nomination of women employeesEstablishments that filed an e-nomination for December 2021 and January 2022 are eligible for this declaration, according to an EPFO tweet.
07 Mar, 2022, 01.38 PM IST
How to register or update mobile number, email ID in your EPF accountThe correct mobile number must be updated/registered in your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account. This is because an OTP is sent to the...
25 Feb, 2022, 10.17 AM IST
How to change EPF nomination onlineEvery member should name a candidate or nominee to receive the EPF's funds if he or she passes away prematurely. Thus, it is vital to keep ...
22 Feb, 2022, 01.42 PM IST
EPF portal glitch: EPF members finding it difficult to e-file nomination; many take to Twitter to complainMany EPF members took to Twitter to vent their grievances. Some said they haven’t been able to access the portal itself while other have sa...
24 Jan, 2022, 01.22 PM IST
Is there a last date to file e-nomination in EPF account?It is important to ensure that an individual makes a nominee in his/her EPF and EPS account so that after their demise, monetary proceeds c...
14 Jan, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
How to make nomination online in your EPF accountThe e-nomination facility can be used by those account holders whose Aadhaar is linked to their EPF account and verified on the member sewa...
26 Oct, 2021, 11.19 AM IST