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EPF & PF News Today: Latest EPFO Rules, Pension Updates

Latest PF news with trusted* & easy to understand summaries of every new EPFO rule, pension circular, withdrawal guideline, & transfer process update

Last Updated: September 2026

*This hub tracks official EPF/PF news from EPFO circulars and government notifications.

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EPF Wage Ceiling Hiked to ₹25,000: What Changes, Who's Covered, and What's Still Open

EPF Wage Ceiling Hiked to ₹25,000: What Changes, Who's Covered, and What's Still Open

Source: News Updates

Published 12 Sept 2026

EPF Nomination Invalid After Marriage? What Actually Changed Under the EPF Scheme 2026

EPF Nomination Invalid After Marriage? What Actually Changed Under the EPF Scheme 2026

Source: News Updates

Published 22 Jul 2026

EPFO 2.01 (CITES 2.01): FY 2025–26 Interest Credited Early — What Every EPF Member Should Check

EPFO 2.01 (CITES 2.01): FY 2025–26 Interest Credited Early — What Every EPF Member Should Check

Source: News Updates

Published 16 Jul 2026

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VISHWAS 2026 Scheme: Eligibility, Penalty Relief & How to Apply (Employer's Guide)

What changed:

EPFO has introduced VISHWAS 2026, a one-time settlement scheme that lets eligible employers resolve pending Section 14B damages cases at concessional rates. It applies to defaults on or before 14 June 2024 and is open for 6 months from 29 June 2026 (extendable by another 6 months). Section 7Q interest is not waived.

Who it impacts:

Employers with pending Section 14B damages cases Businesses with PF defaults before 14 June 2024 Employers currently challenging 14B orders HR, payroll, and EPF compliance teams

Source:

EPF Scheme, 2026 (G.S.R. 525(E)/526(E)) • EPFO Operational Circular (9 July 2026) • https://www.epfindia.gov.in

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Published 13 Jul 2026

VISHWAS 2026 Scheme: Eligibility, Penalty Relief & How to Apply (Employer's Guide)

EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) Scheme, 2026: What Changed, Why, and What to Do

What changed:

The Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026 (G.S.R. 525(E)) under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952. While contribution rates, UANs, and existing balances remain unchanged, the new framework explicitly codifies the ₹15,000 wage ceiling, simplifies withdrawal rules into three categories, strengthens digital compliance requirements, and introduces three time-bound compliance windows for employers.

Who it impacts:

EPF members, salaried employees, employers, HR and payroll teams, contract workers, exempted PF trusts, and organizations with historical EPF compliance gaps.

Source:

https://egazette.nic.in • Ministry of Labour & Employment (G.S.R. 525(E), dated June 29, 2026)

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Published 9 Jul 2026

EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) Scheme, 2026: What Changed, Why, and What to Do

EPFO Portal Update (July 2026): New Features and Changes Every Member Should Know

What changed:

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Member Portal after a week-long database migration and software upgrade. The updated portal introduces a redesigned Member Service History page, simplified PF Advance (Form 31) workflow, automatic eligible claim amount calculation, online Scheme Certificate Surrender, and changes to claim tracking and Joint Declaration. EPFO has also confirmed that claims will undergo additional verification for about two weeks, while the e-Passbook remains unavailable during the phased rollout.

Who it impacts:

All EPF members using the Member Portal for PF withdrawals, claim tracking, PF transfers, KYC updates, Joint Declaration requests, pension (EPS) services, and employers assisting employees with EPFO services.

Source:

https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/

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Published 30 Jun 2026

EPFO Portal Update (July 2026): New Features and Changes Every Member Should Know

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