LatestCorporate Compliance 18 September 2026
EPFO Raises Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000, Gazette Notification Issued
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued Gazette notification S.O. 2702(E) dated May 29, 2026, officially raising the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) wage ceiling from the previous limit to ₹25,000 per month. This increase expands the contribution base for both employees and employers, affecting payroll calculations across the formal sector.
The government’s latest Gazette notification (S.O. 2702(E), May 29 2026) lifts the EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000 per month. Read the full notice here.
- Applies to all establishments covered by EPFO.
- Raises the contribution base for employee and employer shares.
- Payroll systems will need to update calculations to reflect the new ceiling.
- No change to the minimum wage; only the upper limit for EPF calculations is affected.
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