LatestCorporate Compliance 30 September 2026
Govt Shifts EPS 2026 Enrolment Rules After EPFO Wage Hike
The government has revised the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS) 2026 enrolment criteria following the EPFO's recent wage hike. Employees whose wages exceed â‚ą25,000 on the date of the ceiling notification will no longer be automatically enrolled, keeping them outside the mandatory pension scheme. This change aims to align pension contributions with the updated salary thresholds and provides clarity for both employers and workers about enrolment obligations.
Key Update
- Automatic pension enrolment under EPS 2026 now applies only to employees earning â‚ą25,000 or less on the ceiling notification date.
- Employees with higher wages are exempt and will not be auto‑enrolled.
For full details, see the official notification.
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