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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: 3 February 2026
*This hub tracks official EPF/PF news from EPFO circulars and government notifications.
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Latest EPFO News Highlights
EPFO raises Death Relief Fund to ₹15 lakh for families of deceased employees
What changed:
EPFO enhanced the ex-gratia Death Relief Fund from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh, with a 5% annual increase from Apr 1, 2026.
Who it impacts:
families (nominees/legal heirs) of EPFO Central Board employees who die in service.
Source:
EPFO circular dated Aug 19, 2025
Published 22 Aug 2025 • Updated 24 Aug 2025
EPFO New Rule 2025: Who Could Lose Benefits Starting August 15 2025
What changed:
EPS-95 enforcement from 15 Aug 2025: members need 10 years of eligible service to receive a monthly pension; otherwise, they’re entitled to Table-D withdrawal or a Scheme Certificate.
Who it impacts:
EPF members planning retirement or early exit with <10 years cumulative service.
Published 18 Aug 2025 • Updated 24 Aug 2025
What changed:
If Aadhaar + UAN details match, employers can now seed/correct Aadhaar directly in UAN without separate EPFO approval; JD (Joint Declaration) process simplified.
Who it impacts:
Members fixing Aadhaar/UAN KYC, and those with wrong Aadhaar previously linked.
Source:
EPFO Circular “Seeding/Correcting Aadhaar in UAN” (Aug 13, 2025) + JD Simplification circular (Jan 16, 2025).
Published 16 Aug 2025 • Updated 24 Aug 2025
Latest EPFO News Highlights
What changed: EPFO now requires Aadhaar e-KYC, enables digital verification, ensures faster online settlements within 15–30 days, and removes the need for guardianship certificates for minors.
Who it impacts: Legal heirs, nominees, families of deceased EPF members, and NRIs.
Published 2 Dec 2025
What changed: EPFO now mandates Aadhaar e-KYC, digital verification, faster online settlements (15–30 days), and no guardianship certificates for minors.
Who it impacts: Legal heirs, nominees, families of deceased EPF members, and NRIs.
Published 25 Oct 2025
What changed: Updated pension rules, Form 10D/10C process, NRI & family claims, and tips to avoid delays.
Who it impacts: Retirees, employees with 10+ years experience, family members, and NRIs with past EPS contributions
Published 24 Oct 2025
All PF EPF News Updates
What changed:
EPFO now requires Aadhaar e-KYC, enables digital verification, ensures faster online settlements within 15–30 days, and removes the need for guardianship certificates for minors.
Who it impacts:
Legal heirs, nominees, families of deceased EPF members, and NRIs.
Published 2 Dec 2025
What changed:
EPFO’s latest report breaks down high rejection rates in EPF claims. EPFO notes claim process reforms and increased auto-settlement.
Who it impacts:
Members filing withdrawal/advance/pension/insurance claims—especially with KYC mismatches, multiple UANs, or missing exit dates.
Source:
EPFO press release (Feb 6, 2025) on claims processing improvements.
Published 17 Jul 2025
What changed:
EPFO removed employer approval for the majority of online PF transfers; ~94% transfers flow directly to EPFO when e-KYC is compliant.
Who it impacts:
Members changing jobs; HR teams moving to self-service transfers.
Source:
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Published 17 Jul 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
on EPF Rule Changes
On this hub we link to the primary source. You can also check EPFO Circulars and the Ministry of Labour notification pages for the latest official instructions.
Circulars, scheme updates, and Gazette notifications related to the EPF Act, EPF Scheme, EPS, and EDLI issued by EPFO or the Ministry.
There is no fixed cadence. Publish frequency varies based on policy needs and court or administrative directions. Refer to the official circulars list.
Read the relevant update on this hub, then contact Kustodian for hands-on assistance with claims or transfers.
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