Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Notification for amendment in Paragraph 7(1) of EPS, 2026

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-29092026-276595) on 29 September 2026 (issued 25-Sep-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to amend the existing provisions of the Employees' Pension Scheme to ensure better pension benefits and social security for employees in India.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-29092026-276595
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
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Statutory Compliance Summary

Action Required

Employers must review and update their pension policies to comply with the amended provisions of the EPS, 2026, and ensure that the necessary changes are implemented in their payroll systems. They should also communicate the changes to their employees.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 17 of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026
  • Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to amend the existing provisions of the Employees' Pension Scheme to ensure better pension benefits and social security for employees in India.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification amending Paragraph 7(1) of the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, which may impact the pension benefits of employees in various industries. The amendment aims to bring about changes in the existing pension scheme, affecting employers and employees across different sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-29092026-276595)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 29-Sep-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29092026-276595 about?
The purpose of this notification is to amend the existing provisions of the Employees' Pension Scheme to ensure better pension benefits and social security for employees in India.
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 action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29092026-276595?
Employers must review and update their pension policies to comply with the amended provisions of the EPS, 2026, and ensure that the necessary changes are implemented in their payroll systems. They should also communicate the changes to their employees. No specific compliance deadline is specified in this notification.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-29092026-276595?
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 CG-DL-E-29092026-276595?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 17 of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

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