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EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000: Millions More Employees to Get Social Security
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News18•23-09-2026, 16:53
EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000: Millions More Employees to Get Social Security
- •The statutory wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
- •This policy reform was announced through an official gazette notification under Chapter III of the Social Security Code, 2020.
- •The measure comes into immediate effect from September 17, 2026.
- •Employees within the new wage limit will gain access to Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, and Insurance Scheme benefits.
- •All EPFO-registered employers are instructed to register newly eligible employees immediately.
Key Questions Answered
The statutory wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has been increased from ₹15,000 per month to ₹25,000 per month.
The policy reform was announced through an official gazette notification and came into immediate effect on September 17, 2026.
Employers are instructed to restructure their wage systems and immediately register all newly eligible employees under the law to ensure timely compliance and uninterrupted benefits.
