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Prompt Interest Credit @ 8.25% for 2025-2026 in CITES 2.01

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: EPFO-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit) on 9 July 2026, filed under Circular, related to the Code on Social Security, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to ensure timely and efficient crediting of interest to EPFO account holders for the financial year 2025-26.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID EPFO-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit
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: 2026-07-21

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must ensure that their employees' EPFO accounts are updated and verified to receive the interest credit, and field offices must verify and approve the processed accounts by the deadline. The ACCs, RPFCs, and OICs must task AOs/EOs along with APFCs to complete the interest crediting process.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 58B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Statutes & Rules Amended

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

Compliance Impact

Applicable Section/RuleEPFO
Date of Applicability

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to ensure timely and efficient crediting of interest to EPFO account holders for the financial year 2025-26.

Summary

The EPFO has issued a circular regarding the prompt crediting of interest at 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26 in the CITES 2.01 system, with approximately 34 Crore accounts already processed. The circular directs officials to ensure that pending accounts receive interest credits by 21.07.2026, utilizing existing delegation powers for interest crediting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (EPFO-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 09-Jul-2026.
What is Gazette Notification EPFO-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit about?
The purpose of this notification is to ensure timely and efficient crediting of interest to EPFO account holders for the financial year 2025-26.
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: 09-07-2026.
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-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit?
Employers and HR departments must ensure that their employees' EPFO accounts are updated and verified to receive the interest credit, and field offices must verify and approve the processed accounts by the deadline. The ACCs, RPFCs, and OICs must task AOs/EOs along with APFCs to complete the interest crediting process. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-21.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification EPFO-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit?
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-WSU-09072026-Interest-Credit?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 58B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

Source: www.epfindia.gov.in ·