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Latest EPFO Updates for Employers (November 2026)

By Kusum · Reviewed by Harish, Labour Consultant, Delhi on · Updated

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Independent guide by India Customer Care. We are not EPFO. Use only the official EPFO portals and the UMANG app for your account, and never share your password or OTP with anyone.

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  2. 2026 changes
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Every EPFO change that affects employers, newest first, with the action required. Each entry is based on an official EPFO, PIB or Gazette source. Changes for employees are on the separate member updates page.

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ItemDeadlineStatusAction
VISHWAS 2026: settle damages for defaults before 14 Jun 2024 at 0.25% to 1% a month28 Dec 2026 (EPFO says it will not be extended)OpenPay the interest first, then apply in the Vishwas module. See VISHWAS 2026
AMNESTY 2026 for exempted PF trusts (retrospective regularisation of exempt status)Window under the EPF Scheme 2026OpenOnly for establishments with their own PF trust; contact your regional office

2026 changes

DateChangeStatusAction
1 Nov 2026EPFO WhatsApp service and automatic settlement of small inoperative accounts (member services)LiveTell employees to use only EPFO's verified account
31 Oct 2026Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 ended (it covered employees left out between 1 Apr 2009 and 31 Mar 2026, with the employee share waived and ₹100 damages)ClosedUnenrolled employees must now be covered under the normal rules
17 Sep 2026Wage ceiling ₹25,000 (S.O. 5109(E)). No postponement to 1 Oct, EPFO confirmed. September contributions split at 16/17 Sep in a single ECRIn forceSee payroll checklist
17 Jul 2026VISHWAS 2026 launched (part of the EPF Scheme 2026)OpenSee above
29 Jun 2026EPF, EPS and EDLI Schemes, 2026 notified (G.S.R. 525(E)) under the Code on Social Security, 2020In forceSee what changed for employers

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