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EPF account rules: When does an EPFO account become inoperative, and what should members do?

EPF account rules explained: Know when an EPFO account becomes inoperative, when interest stops, and how members can withdraw or transfer their PF balance using Form 19, Form 13 and other EPFO services.

2 min read03:07 PM IST
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EPFO: Rejoining after break? Here's how to activate your UAN, recover inoperative account online — Stepwise guide

Rejoining the EPFO after a break? Here's how members can activate their UAN on the Umang app, what steps you can take to recover your account online and how your funds can be redeemed, in simple steps.

3 min read4 Sep 2026
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EPFO offers steep penalty cuts under VISHWAS 2026 to settle old PF disputes: Check details

EPFO's VISHWAS 2026 scheme allows eligible employers to settle pending PF disputes through the EPFO portal at reduced penalty rates before the December 28 deadline.

2 min read4 Sep 2026
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Amnesty Scheme 2026: EPFO reaches out to ICAI and Income Tax Department to identify eligible trusts

EPFO is urging eligible PF trusts to use a one-time amnesty scheme to retrospectively regularise their exemption status. The scheme offers relief from certain compliance requirements and past proceedings, with applications open until 28 December 2026.

3 min read2 Sep 2026
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EPS Pension 2026: Why last 5 years of your salary can make difference to your pension

EPS Pension 2026 explained: Here's how the last 60 months of pensionable salary, associated increments, service years, ₹15,000 wage ceiling and higher pension rules can affect your monthly EPS pension.

2 min read2 Sep 2026
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EPFO releases monthly pension in Kerala: Did you receive it? How to check your credit amount via Umang app, SMS?

EPFO has released monthly pension in Kerala amid Onam celebrations. Here's how subscribers can check their deposit and EPF passbook using the Umang app, official portal, SMS, WhatsApp or missed call.

3 min read1 Sep 2026
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EPFO: Uncovered workers get one-time window to enrol under special social security drive — check dates, other details

EPFO has urged employers to enrol uncovered workers under its one-time Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026, to expand social security coverage. The scheme was notified in June and will continue till 31 October.

3 min read31 Aug 2026
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EPFO enrolment campaign 2026 aims to widen social security cover and formalise the workforce: Check key details

EPFO Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 aims to widen social security coverage, regularise past compliance and formalise employment. Here are the campaign dates, key benefits and practical takeaways for employers and workers.

1 min read30 Aug 2026
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EPFO 3.0: Centralised database, UPI and ATM withdrawal options, quicker settlement — Changes for subscribers, explained

EPFO 3.0: Centralised database, more digital and online withdrawal options through UPI and ATM, quicker settlement times and more. Here's a look at the key features, and what changes for subscribers…

3 min read29 Aug 2026
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EPF Coverage Missed For Eligible Workers? EPFO Opens Special Enrolment Window Till October 31, 2026

EPFO’s Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC) 2026 gives employers a one-time opportunity to enrol eligible workers who were missed from EPF coverage between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2026. Employers can use the special window to regularise eligible employees until October 31, 2026.

2 min read27 Aug 2026