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EPFO discontinues UAN activation on portal: What PF subscribers should know

EPFO has restored its Unified Member Portal after a major upgrade. However, UAN activation and new UAN generation have moved to the UMANG app. Here's everything PF subscribers need to know.

3 min read08:54 AM IST
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EPFO: Documents and errors — Here are the top reasons your employees' provident fund claims could be rejected, explained

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation: We take a look at the top four reasons an EPF subscriber's claim for their employees' provident fund may be rejected. Check the reasons here, explained.

3 min read3 Jul 2026
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EPF Scheme 2026: PF above ₹1,800 now voluntary; what changes for you?

PF contributions above ₹1,800 a month are no longer mandatory under the new EPF Scheme. The contribution rate, wage ceiling and EPF interest rate remain unchanged.

3 min read3 Jul 2026
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EPFO introduces 3-day PF claim settlement: What it means for subscribers

EPFO has introduced a three-day timeline for settling eligible PF claims as part of a broader overhaul of its services. The reforms also simplify withdrawals, expand auto-settlement and pave the way for more digital member services.

2 min read3 Jul 2026
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New EPF Scheme 2026 comes into effect: Here's what changes and what remains the same for EPFO subscribers, explained

The government's new EPF Scheme 2026 has come into effect as part of the Social Security Code 2020. Today, we explore and explain how and what has changed for EPFO subscribers and what remains the same.

3 min read2 Jul 2026
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EPFO reforms 2026: 20-day claim settlement, real-time tracking and key changes explained

Digital-first shift transforms retirement services. EPFO reforms under the new 2026 social security schemes introduce strict 20-day claim settlement timelines, real-time tracking, and digital compliance, improving transparency, accountability, and faster processing of pension and PF benefits.

2 min read2 Jul 2026
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EPFO extends outage for the third time, here's when PF services will resume

EPFO has extended its ongoing system migration for the third time, delaying the restoration of online member and employer services until July 3. The prolonged outage continues to affect PF claim filing, passbook downloads, UAN login and other digital services.

2 min read2 Jul 2026
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EPFO extends online service outage till July 1; services to resume from July 2

EPFO has extended its planned system migration, delaying the restoration of online member and employer services by another day. Subscribers will now be able to access claims, passbooks and other digital services from July 2, subject to completion of the upgrade.

2 min read1 Jul 2026
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EPFO portal upgrade 2026 enters final day, EPF claim services expected to resume soon

The final day of the EPFO portal upgrade marks the last phase of the planned system overhaul. The upgrade is set to improve EPF claim processing, boost service efficiency and deliver a faster digital experience for millions of EPF members, with services likely to be restored from tomorrow.

2 min read29 Jun 2026
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EPFO 3.0: UPI, ATM withdrawal facility rollout date, limit, will you get an ATM card — All questions answered

EPFO subscribers can soon withdraw provident fund savings via UPI apps and EPF-linked ATMs under the new EPFO 3.0 digital platform.

3 min read29 Jun 2026