INCOME TAX19 Oct 2026
EPFO wage ceiling raised to ₹25,000 a month
The EPFO wage ceiling rose from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month on 17 September 2026. The labour ministry expects over 51 lakh more employees to come under mandatory provident fund, pension and insurance cover. Earning under ₹25,000 does not by itself make you eligible; scheme conditions still apply. Where contributions are paid on the full ₹25,000, the employee's 12% share is ₹3,000 a month.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The revised ceiling of ₹25,000 a month replaced ₹15,000 and came into force on 17 September 2026.
- Employees kept out only because their wages crossed ₹15,000 should ask their employer's HR or payroll team to verify eligibility and complete enrolment.
- Enrolment and contribution reporting happen at the employer's end, not through a single public form an employee can fill on their own.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your monthly wage falls between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 and you were excluded only for crossing the old ceiling, ask your HR or payroll team to check your eligibility and finish the enrolment formalities.
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