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Implementation of Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026 Notification No. G.S.R. 525(E), 526(E) and 527(E) dated 29.06.2026

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign) on 8 July 2026, filed under Circular, related to the Code on Social Security, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to encourage employers to voluntarily cover their left-out employees under the EPF scheme by providing a special enrolment window with certain concessions and incentives.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign
Category Circular
Part & Section Not Applicable
Related Code Code on Social Security, 2020
Download PDF View Original on egazette.gov.in
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-10-31

Action Required

Employers must enroll their left-out employees under the EPF scheme during the special enrolment window by generating UAN via UMANG, filing ECR-linked TRRN, and fulfilling other mandatory conditions. They must also ensure timely payment of employer contributions, interest, admin charges, and lump sum payments.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Non-compliance may attract penalties under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, including fines and imprisonment

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
  • EPF Scheme, 1952

Compliance Impact

Applicable Section/RuleEPFO
Date of Applicability

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to encourage employers to voluntarily cover their left-out employees under the EPF scheme by providing a special enrolment window with certain concessions and incentives.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has introduced the Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026, a special enrolment window from 01-July to 31-October 2026, allowing employers to voluntarily cover employees left out of EPF coverage since 01.04.2009 to 31.03.2026. Employers can take advantage of this campaign by fulfilling mandatory conditions, including UAN generation and ECR-linked TRRN filing, with the employee contribution share waived for the declared period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 08-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign about?
The purpose of this notification is to encourage employers to voluntarily cover their left-out employees under the EPF scheme by providing a special enrolment window with certain concessions and incentives.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
What compliance impact does this notification have?
Applicable section/rule: EPFO. Applicable from: 01-07-2026.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the Code on Social Security, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign?
Employers must enroll their left-out employees under the EPF scheme during the special enrolment window by generating UAN via UMANG, filing ECR-linked TRRN, and fulfilling other mandatory conditions. They must also ensure timely payment of employer contributions, interest, admin charges, and lump sum payments. The compliance deadline is 2026-10-31.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification EPFO-EEC-08072026-Enrolment-Campaign?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Non-compliance may attract penalties under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, including fines and imprisonment.

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