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Can't access your PF for 12 months? Here's what the new rule means for you

Under the proposed withdrawal rules, a member cannot fully withdraw until they satisfy the waiting period (e.g. 12 months for EPF, 36 months for EPS).

What numbers reveal: Why India's pension system is among bottom 3 globally

The Mercer report has flagged limited coverage of informal workers, poor adequacy, and regulatory fragmentation as key challenges for India's pension framework

EPFO revises PF withdrawal rule: 75% after job loss, rest after 12 months

EPFO says members can withdraw 75% of their PF immediately after job loss, while the remaining 25% can be taken only after 12 months of continuous unemployment to preserve pension benefits

Explained: India's pension system ranked lowest in world, Singapore tops

According to the Global Pension Index 2025, few nations have cracked the code, with the Netherlands, Iceland, and Denmark leading, and India, Philippines, and Thailand among those lagging far behind

EPFO's returns shine brighter than bonds, but are they built to last?

The EPFO manages or oversees a retirement corpus worth about ₹25 trillion, which is expected to grow sharply as India's workforce becomes more formalised

Oppn slams EPFO rules change, says govt punishing salaried people

Attacking the Modi government over the change in EPFO rules, the opposition on Wednesday alleged that salaried people are being punished for the Modi government's "mishandling of the economy" and urged Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to scrap the "draconian" provisions. The opposition hit out at the government over the specific change to the period for availing premature final settlement of EPF from the existing 2 months to 12 months and final pension withdrawal from 2 months to 36 months. They also slammed the provision of earmarking 25 per cent of the contributions in the members' account as minimum balance to be maintained by the member at all times. In a post on X, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said the Modi government's new Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) rules are nothing short of "cruelty". "Pensioners and job-losers are being punished for needing their own savings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji this is the time to intervene and stop Mansukh .

EPFO launches enrolment scheme to boost social security coverage

Employers can enrol all existing employees who joined the establishment between July 1, 2017, and October 31, 2025, and who are alive and employed on the date of the declaration

EPF settlement to take 12 months, pension withdrawal extended to 36 months

Workers changing jobs will now have to wait up to a year before they can withdraw their provident fund fully

EPFO eases withdrawals: Members can tap 100% of eligible EPF savings

Thirteen rules for withdrawals consolidated to three, as pension manager announces several measures for liberalisation

High-level panel to review RBI advisory on EPFO's investment practices

The committee with members from RBI, Labour and Finance Ministries will draft a roadmap to improve EPFO's fund management and accounting practices

EPFO liberalises EPF partial withdrawals; members can withdraw up to 100%

The board of retirement fund body EPFO on Monday approved liberalised part withdrawals for its more than seven crore subscribers, allowing up to 100 per cent EPF withdrawal. 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. To enhance the Ease of Living of EPF members, the CBT decided to simplify the partial withdrawal provisions of the EPF Scheme by merging 13 complex provisions into a single, streamlined rule categorised into three types, namely, Essential Needs (illness, education, marriage), Housing Needs and Special Circumstances. Now, members will be able to withdraw up to 100 per cent of the eligible balance in the Provident Fund, including employee and employer share. Withdrawal limits have been liberalisededucation withdrawals allowed up to 10 times and marriage up to 5 times (from the existing limit of

EPFO plans new benchmarks for EPF, EPS, and EDLI investment returns

EPFO presently assesses the performance of its multiple fund managers on the basis of an evaluation conducted by its consultant Crisil Limited based on portfolio yields and asset quality

EPFO launches slogan contest, offers Rs 21,000 prize: How to participate

Tagline should sum up pension manager's mission of social security, trust and financial empowerment

Got higher PF deductions? You may now claim a bigger pension: HC ruling

Kerala HC delivers relief to retirees: "Once EPFO takes your money, it must pay higher pension"

Misusing your PF? EPFO says it can recover money with interest

EPFO warns members against false PF claims, saying withdrawals for wrong reasons can invite recovery, penalties and a ban on future advances

EPFO launches revamped ECR to streamline return filing by employers

Among other things, the revamped facility provides for the segregation of the return submission process from the payment generation process

EPFO adds 2.1 mn members in July 2025, youth account for 61% of growth

Retirement fund body EPFO added 21.04 lakh net members during July 2025, registering an increase of 5.55 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest payroll data released on Tuesday. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) enrolled around 9.79 lakh new subscribers in July 2025, mainly on account of growing employment opportunities, increasing awareness of employee benefits, and EPFO's successful outreach programs, a labour ministry statement said. The year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 5.55 per cent in net payroll additions compared to July 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO's effective outreach initiatives, the statement added. EPFO added 5.98 lakh new subscribers in the 18-25 age group, constituting a significant 61.06 per cent of the total new subscribers added in July 2025. Further, the net payroll addition for the 18-25 age group for July 2025 was approximately 9.13 lakh, ...

EPFO directs zonal, regional offices to allow part payments on PF claims

EPFO has instructed offices not to reject PF settlement claims but to process part payments, with balances to be paid once full contributions are received

EPFO's new 'Passbook Lite' makes PF tracking easier, claim process quicker

EPFO launches Passbook Lite: Pension manager integrates services under one login and provides summary view of passbooks

Viewing EPF passbook just got easier as EPFO unveils 'Passbook Lite'

'Passbook Lite' allows members to quickly view a summary of contributions, withdrawals, and current balance without needing to open the separate passbook portal