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EPFO Wage Ceiling for Mandatory Coverage
An employee earning up to ₹25,000 a month must now be enrolled with the EPFO. The Union Cabinet lifted the statutory wage ceiling for compulsory coverage from ₹15,000 on 16 September 2026, its first revision in twelve years, and expects over 51 lakh more workers to come inside the net.
Last updated 17 September 20264 min read
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The Union Cabinet has lifted the EPFO's mandatory-coverage wage ceiling to ₹25,000 a month — the first revision since 2014 — bringing more than 51 lakh additional employees into provident fund, pension and insurance cover.
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- Labour and Employment Ministry
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