Mathrubhumi English

Did EPFO drop the higher pension option in the new EPS 2026 rules?

The new EPS 2026 rules approved by EPFO have dropped the clause that allowed employees to opt for higher pension ...
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EPFO minimum pension may rise to ₹7,500? EPS-95 pensioners begin protest for higher monthly benefits

EPFO Pension ₹7,500 Demand: Major Update for EPS-95 Pensioners A significant development has emerged regarding the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-1995). Thousands of ...
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EPFO: Why will you get your full pension back after 15 years? Learn about commuted pension and how this rule works

Commutation of pension is an important option for government employees, where a portion of the pension can be withdrawn in lump sum at the time of retirement. So, learn how to get the full pension ...
The Financial Express

EPFO pension rules: Settlement in 20 days, but here’s why many EPS claims still get rejected

Many EPFO pension claims get rejected due to simple errors such as incomplete forms, data mismatches or missing documents. The government has now explained the key reasons behind EPS-95 pension claim ...
The Financial Express

Minimum EPF pension Rs 7,500: Why is the demand growing and is a 7.5-fold increase possible?

EPS-95 pensioners have intensified their demand to raise the minimum EPF pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500 and will hold a ...

Higher EPS Pension reinstated by EPFO: Who will benefit and who will not

EPFO has reinstated the option for employees to link their pension scheme contributions to their full basic salary. This move offers relief to a limited group who previously opted for higher ...
Mathrubhumi English

New EPFO amnesty scheme approved—how it could affect employees and trusts

The move comes alongside a sweeping compliance amnesty, new social security schemes and tighter fund management rules.

EPS-95 pension demand: EPFO retirees to hold 3-day protest in Delhi seeking Rs 7,500 minimum pension

Pensioners covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) will hold a three-day protest at Jantar Mantar in New ...
Tax Guru

EPFO Tightens Pension Conversion Compliance Because Earlier Guidelines Were Not Followed

EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural errors and ensure uniform implementation across field ...

EPFO restores higher EPS pension option; govt to refund dormant PF deposits, widen scholarships

Under EPS, 8.33 per cent of the employer’s EPF contribution is diverted towards pension. When the wage ceiling was enforced, pensionable salary calculations were capped, significantly lowering ...

EPFO brings back higher pension: Is your retirement payout about to jump?

On September 1, 2014, EPFO capped the pensionable salary at Rs 15,000 per month (basic plus DA). This effectively limited the maximum EPS pension to Rs 7,500 per month, regardless of how high an ...

EPFO: What is EPS scheme certificate? How does it help you in pension transfer when changing jobs?

If the total service period of the EPFO member is 10 years or more the pension amount can only be transferred from one account to another using the EPS Scheme Certificate. It’s optional for the ...