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EPFO Wage Ceiling Hiked To Rs 25,000 For Broad Social Security Coverage
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:41
EPFO Wage Ceiling Hiked To Rs 25,000 For Broad Social Security Coverage
- •The Union Labour Secretary has instructed all Central Government ministries to ensure implementation of the revised EPFO wage ceiling of Rs 25,000 per month.
- •The mandatory coverage threshold has been raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month, a change last made in September 2014.
- •The revision is estimated to bring over 51 lakh additional workers, including contract and outsourced staff, under mandatory social security.
- •Eligible employees will now receive benefits such as provident fund savings, pension eligibility under EPS, and life insurance through EDLI.
- •The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana offers incentives to help establishments manage increased employer contributions.
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The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the mandatory wage ceiling for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
The government estimates that the revision will bring more than 51 lakh additional workers under mandatory social security coverage, including contract and outsourced personnel.
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) provides incentives of up to ₹3,000 per month for each additional employee to help eligible employers manage extra costs and encourage formal sector hiring.
