Newdelhi:16/9/26:The wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been enhanced from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month with effect from Vishwakarma Jayanti and Sewa Divas on 17 September 2026. This was announced by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, in a press briefing today. This decision, approved by the Union Cabinet earlier today, is expected to bring a large number of additional employees within the ambit of mandatory EPFO coverage, thereby widening access to statutory social security protection.
Addressing the media, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that the enhancement of the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month marks an important step towards strengthening social security for workers. The revised ceiling, which will come into effect from 17 September 2026 on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and Sewa Divas, will enable a larger number of employees to access provident fund savings, pension, and insurance protection under the applicable EPFO schemes.
