Central
EPFAmendment notification under Employees Pension Scheme, 2026 under EPF
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-amendment-notification-under-employees-pension-scheme-2026-under-epf) on 2026-09-29, filed under EPF. The purpose of this notification is to amend and update the provisions of the Employees Pension Scheme to ensure better social security benefits for employees in the organized sector.
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| Gazette ID | central-amendment-notification-under-employees-pension-scheme-2026-under-epf |
| Category | EPF |
Action Required
Employers must review and comply with the amended provisions of the Employees Pension Scheme, 2026, and update their payroll and pension contribution processes accordingly. They should also communicate the changes to their employees.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Employees Pension Scheme, 1995
- EPF Scheme, 1952
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers must review and comply with the amended provisions of the Employees Pension Scheme, 2026, and update their payroll and pension contribution processes accordingly. They should also communicate the changes to their employees. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to amend and update the provisions of the Employees Pension Scheme to ensure better social security benefits for employees in the organized sector.
Summary
The Central Government has issued an amendment notification under the Employees Pension Scheme, 2026, which is a part of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) regulations, aiming to modify the existing pension scheme for employees. This amendment is expected to impact the retirement benefits of employees across various industries in India.