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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: 31 October 2025
*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 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: EPFO 2025 reforms simplify partial withdrawals, extend full EPF withdrawal to 12 months, launch Vishwas Scheme, doorstep DLC, and EPFO 3.0 digital upgrades.
Who it impacts: EPF members, EPS pensioners, employers, HR teams.
Published 24 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:
Face Authentication (FAT) via UMANG + Aadhaar Face RD is mandatory for UAN allotment/activation from 1 Aug 2025; Aadhaar details are auto-fetched.
Who it impacts:
New joinees, members with inactive UANs; exemptions: international workers + citizens of Nepal/Bhutan.
Published 6 Aug 2025 • Updated 1 Sep 2025
What changed:
One-page roundup of 2025 EPFO changes: PF transfer sans employer approval in most cases, profile/JD self-service upgrades, UAN FAT via UMANG, and ELI job-creation scheme timelines.
Who it impacts:
EPF members (employees), employers/HR processing KYC, transfers, and hiring under ELI.
Source:
Published 31 July 2025 • Updated 25 August 2025
What changed:
ELI Scheme approved—targets 3.5 crore jobs, with Part-A incentives for first-time employees and Part-B incentives for net new jobs by employers. Benefits apply to jobs 01 Aug 2025–31 Jul 2027.
Who it impacts:
First-time EPFO registrants (up to ₹1 lakh/month wages) and employers expanding headcount (enhanced support for manufacturing).
Source:
Published 18 Jul 2025 • Updated 18 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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