EPFO Update – The new year is about to begin, bringing with it many expectations. Central government employees and EPFO members may receive some significant benefits in 2026. The central government may announce the interest rate for PF employees in the first month of 2026. The interest rate for the financial year 2025-2026 is currently being finalised.
This time, there is a possibility of an increase of up to 1 per cent in the interest rate. This decision may be taken by the last week of January. If the interest rate is increased by 1 per cent compared to last year, a substantial amount could be transferred to the PF accounts of employees.
PF Employees to Receive Interest
The central government had approved an 8.2 per cent interest rate for the last financial year 2024-2025. This time, the government may approve a 9 per cent interest rate for employees, an increase oper centcent. This decision will be taken at the meeting of the Central Board of Trustees of EPFO. The final decision on the interest rate is expected by the end of January.
How much money will PF employees receive?
If the central government provides a percentage interest rate, a significant amount of money could be credited to the PF accounts of employees. If an employee has Rs 5 lakh in their PF account, approximately Rs 46,000 could be transferred as interest. Similarly, if there is Rs 6 lakh in the account, up to Rs 55,000 could be transferred as interest.
How to check the amount
Checking your PF balance is easy. Employees simply need to give a missed call to 9966044425. They will then receive information about their PF balance via SMS. The PF balance can also be checked through the Umang app.
The government provides an annual interest.
The central government provides interest to PF employees every financial year. According to the EPFO report, there are approximately 7.8 crore PF members, and this number is continuously increasing. The EPFO also runs an employee pension scheme. There is a provision to provide a monthly pension to PF subscribers after retirement. A minimum of 10 years of service is required to be eligible for this pension.
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