INCOME TAX3 Oct 2026
EPS: What to do if employer fails to make pension contribution | Mint
Employees starting their first job with basic wages up to ₹25,000 can join the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 2026 if they meet the rules. If your employer is not depositing the EPS contribution, the EPFO says raise it with your employer or payroll team first. Ask them to check your PF and pension contribution records. If that fails, file a grievance on the EPFiGMS portal.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Employees who begin their first job with a basic wage of up to ₹25,000 can qualify for pension benefits under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, subject to the scheme's eligibility conditions.
- The EPFO advises employees facing missing EPS contributions to first approach their employer or the human resources and payroll department to verify their records.
- If the employer does not resolve the issue, the employee can register a grievance on the EPFiGMS portal by entering their Universal Account Number (UAN) or PF number.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check your payslip and PF passbook to see whether EPS contributions are actually being credited. If something looks missing, raise it in writing with your employer or payroll team first, and if that does not resolve it, you may file a grievance on the EPFiGMS portal.
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