New EPF Rules Every Employee Must Know
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Home » Get Ahead » New EPF Rules Every Employee Must Know New EPF Rules Every Employee Must Know By Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome July 22, 2026 11:01 IST 7 Minutes Read Summarize this --> Listen to this article Share this Article x The EPF should remain a retirement nest egg, not be turned into an emergency fund.
Adding to this, The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, came into force on June 29, 2026, replacing the scheme that had been in force since 1952.
Meanwhile, Existing members will continue under the EPF Scheme, 2026 without fresh enrolment or migration.
Notably, The statutory contribution rate remains 12 per cent of wages each for the employer and employee; specified establishments will continue at 10 per cent.
As per the latest buzz, The statutory wage ceiling remains Rs 15,000 per month.
In further updates, Portability through the Universal Account Number (UAN), nomination facility, the EPF interest rate, and the retirement age also remain unchanged.
On top of that, Employees earning Rs 15,000 or less must contribute 12 per cent of wages where EPF applies.
Based on the statutory ceiling, the minimum monthly contribution is Rs 1,800 each for the employee and employer.
Source: Rediff