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Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026
July 7 , 2026
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- The Central Government notified the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952, under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
- The mandatory EPF contribution remains 12% of wages each by the employee and employer, while the 10% rate continues for notified establishments.
- The scheme promotes electronic filings, online claims, e-passbooks, and Universal Account Number (UAN) linkage to improve transparency and administrative efficiency.
- It also updates rules for partial withdrawals for medical treatment, education, marriage, housing, and other specified purposes, subject to prescribed conditions.
- The scheme aims to improve digital compliance, account portability, and alignment with the Code on Social Security, 2020.
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