EPFO Extends Deadline to Submit Life Certificate by Pensioners Till February 28
4 years ago

EPFO Extends Deadline to Submit Life Certificate by Pensioners Till February 28

News 18  

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended the deadline for submission of life certificates by pensioners till February 28, a move which would benefit over 35 lakh persons who could not submit the document by November due to coronavirus pandemic. The pensioners who could not submit their life certificates till November 30 deadline, would get pension every month till February. "In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the vulnerability of elderly population to coronavirus, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has extended the time limit up to 28th February 2021 for submission of Life Certificate in respect of the Pensioners drawing pension under EPS 1995 and whose Life certificate is due in any month till February 28, 2021," a labour ministry statement said. All such pensioners can submit life certificates till February 28, 2021.

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EPFO Extends Deadline For Employers To Process Pending Higher Pension Applications; Check Details Here
6 days ago

EPFO Extends Deadline For Employers To Process Pending Higher Pension Applications; Check Details Here

ABP News  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has extended the deadline for employers until January 31, 2025, to process and upload approximately 3.1 lakh pending applications for the validation of options or joint options under the pension scheme for higher wages. “In spite of so many extensions, it has been observed that more than 3.1 lakh applications for validation of options or …

What happens if a pensioner misses Life Certificate submission date? Explained
3 weeks, 3 days ago

What happens if a pensioner misses Life Certificate submission date? Explained

Live Mint  

Alert pensioners, the last date or deadline for submitting your Life Certificate annually is today. Also known as the 'Jeewan Pramaan Patra', all retired state and central government employees are required to submit the document to authorised pension disbursing agencies such as banks, post offices, etc. Requirements for submission of Life Certificate are the PPO Number, Aadhaar number, details of …

Life certificate for pensioners 2024: How to check status of Jeevan Pramaan Patra before November 30 deadline?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Life certificate for pensioners 2024: How to check status of Jeevan Pramaan Patra before November 30 deadline?

Live Mint  

Pensioners are required to submit their life certificates annually to various disbursing agencies to continue receiving their pensions. To continue receiving their pension, pensioners of the central government, state government, or any other government organisation are required to submit life certificates to authorised pension disbursing agencies like banks, post offices, etc. Pensioners can submit their life certificates using various methods, …

Deadline Alert! Pensioners must submit life certificates by November 30
1 month, 1 week ago

Deadline Alert! Pensioners must submit life certificates by November 30

Live Mint  

To continue receiving pensions, all central and state government pensioners must submit their life certificates every year by the end of November. Requirements for submission of Life Certificate PPO Number -Adhaar number -Details of the bank account -Aadhaar-linked mobile number Last day to submit theAnnual Life Certificate Pensioners who are 80 years of age or older may begin submitting their …

Higher PF pension | Employers get five more months to process applications
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Higher PF pension | Employers get five more months to process applications

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation on Wednesday extended the time for employers for uploading and submitting the joint options of employees to claim higher pension with their wage details online till May 31. The EPFO had started an online facility for submitting applications for validation of option and joint options for pension on higher wages on February 26, 2023 till …

Life certificate: 7 ways in which pensioners can submit Jeevan Praman Patra
1 year, 1 month ago

Life certificate: 7 ways in which pensioners can submit Jeevan Praman Patra

Live Mint  

All pensioners have to give a life certificate annually to continue receiving pension. 1) Jeevan Pramaan portal 2) “UMANG” Mobile app 3) Doorstep Banking Agent 4) Biometric devices at Post offices 5)Video-based Customer Identification Process 6) Face Authentication 7) Physical Life Certificate forms at Branches To spread awareness amongst all the Central Government pensioners as well as the Pension Disbursing …

Higher PF pension | Employers get three more months to validate joint options
1 year, 2 months ago

Higher PF pension | Employers get three more months to validate joint options

The Hindu  

The Employees Pension Fund Organisation on September 29 has extended the time for employers to upload and validate the joint options and wage details of employees for higher provident fund pension. To implement the Supreme Court order of November 4, 2022 on the matter of higher PF pension, the EPFO had launched a window in the members’ portal to submit …

Treasury Officials to Help Pensioners Clear Technical Glitches
1 year, 4 months ago

Treasury Officials to Help Pensioners Clear Technical Glitches

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP government would contact the government service pensioners who failed to get their biometric fingerprints and iris scan done or failed to submit their life certificates to avail pension. AP has nearly 3.61 lakh pensioners or retired government employees and their dependent family members availing service pension and family pension. Nearly, 3.51 lakh pensioners submitted their life certificate …

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11
1 year, 5 months ago

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till July 11

The Hindu  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund pension till July 11 The deadline was to expire on June 26. The EPFO said it would be the “last opportunity” for employees to submit the joint options to get pension on higher wages. Over 16 lakh applications received The EPFO …

EPFO eases higher pension rules: Formula for calculation, list of documents
1 year, 6 months ago

EPFO eases higher pension rules: Formula for calculation, list of documents

Live Mint  

Only twelve days window left for employees to apply for higher EPS pension. Formula for calculating higher pension for those who retired prior to 1 September 2014 The pension shall be calculated based on the average monthly pay drawn during the contributory period of service in the span of 12 months preceding the date of exit from the membership of …

Applications for higher pensions under EPS to be assessed within 20 days of receipt: EPFO
1 year, 6 months ago

Applications for higher pensions under EPS to be assessed within 20 days of receipt: EPFO

Hindustan Times  

The joint applications for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme will have to be scrutinised within 20 days of receipt, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has directed its field officers. “Hence, it is reiterated that each Applications for Validation of Joint Option/Joint Option shall be scrutinized expeditiously and it shall be ensured that Demand Letter to Employer/Communication to Employer …

EPFO: New deadline to apply for higher pension. Check details here
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO: New deadline to apply for higher pension. Check details here

Live Mint  

In order to provide a larger window of opportunity and in order to enable all eligible persons to file their applications, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has extended the date for filing applications to opt for a higher pension. The Supreme Court initially set a four-month deadline from the judgment date for eligible employees who were members of the EPF …

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26

Hindustan Times  

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Tuesday extended the date for filing applications to opt for a higher pension till June 26, 2023. Here's how to check your PF balance According to the statement by the ministry of Labour and Employment, the timeline for filing applications has been extended in order to provide a larger window of opportunity and in order …

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26
1 year, 7 months ago

EPFO extends deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26

Live Mint  

Retirement fund body EPFO on Tuesday extended the deadline to apply for higher pension till June 26. EPFO has made arrangements for obtaining applications for the validation of option / joint option from pensioners / members as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 4 November 2022. Earlier, the Supreme Court in its order on November 4, 2022 had mandated …

Higher pension from EPF: Will EPFO extend the deadline?
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher pension from EPF: Will EPFO extend the deadline?

Live Mint  

With less than 2 days left for individuals to apply for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, the question is: Will EPFO extend the deadline? The EPFO issued a circular on 23 April in which it stated that applications and joint options for higher pension will be examined by the field office. Now, on demand of the employees’/employers’ associations …

As EPFO higher pension scheme deadline arrives, check eligibility, interest rate and other details
1 year, 7 months ago

As EPFO higher pension scheme deadline arrives, check eligibility, interest rate and other details

Hindustan Times  

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has set May 3 as the last date to submit an application for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. Employees who became members before 1 September 2014 and continue to be one can apply for higher pension. Documents to submit Employees should share an agreement to allow the transfer of funds from the provident …

Higher pension from EPFO: Deadline, Eligibility, interest rate and other details
1 year, 7 months ago

Higher pension from EPFO: Deadline, Eligibility, interest rate and other details

Live Mint  

With just less than a week left for individuals to apply for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has issued new details for scrutiny of information and wage details submitted by the employee and employer for higher pension. Confusion over EPFO note on higher pension As per Amit Gupta, MD, SAG Infotech, EPFO in …

EPFO Extends Deadline to Opt for Higher Pension for Members Retired in Sep 2014
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO Extends Deadline to Opt for Higher Pension for Members Retired in Sep 2014

News 18  

All eligible pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 who retired before September 2014 can apply to opt for a higher pension by May 3 this year. On Monday, Parliament was informed that the deadline for eligible pensioners under the Employees Pension Scheme 1995, who retired before September 2014, to opt for higher pension ended on March 3 this year. …

All you need to know about EPF higher pension scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

All you need to know about EPF higher pension scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has issued new guidelines under which subscribers and employers can jointly apply for a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. How to apply for a higher pension on the EPF portal: - Visit EPFO Unified Member portal - Select "Pension on higher salary: Exercise of joint option on or before May 3, 2023" - …

Is the higher pension scheme worth it? All you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

Is the higher pension scheme worth it? All you need to know

India Today  

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has announced a new set of guidelines for employees who want to increase their pension. EPF HIGHER PENSION: NEW GUIDELINES A disclaimer should be included in the joint option/higher pension claim application. EPF HIGHER PENSION: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED The following papers should be supplied with the higher pension claim application: Evidence of a joint option is …

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension

India TV News  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday set May 3 as the deadline for subscribers to opt for a higher pension. The deadline accordingly should have been around March 3, 2023, but EPFO only last week came out with the procedure for opting for higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme. Last week, EPFO came out with a procedure to …

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO sets May 3 as deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday set May 3 as the deadline for subscribers to opt for a higher pension. The Supreme Court on November 4 allowed another change for employees who were existing EPS members as on September 1, 2014, to contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries - as against 8.33 per …

EPFO sets deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension set as May 3
1 year, 9 months ago

EPFO sets deadline for subscribers to opt for higher pension set as May 3

Hindustan Times  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation on Monday set May 3 as the deadline for subscribers to opt for a higher pension. The Supreme Court on November 4 allowed another change for employees who were existing EPS members as on September 1, 2024, to contribute up to 8.33 per cent of their actual salaries - as against 8.33 per cent of …

Higher pension | Eligible EPFO members can apply till May 3
1 year, 9 months ago

Higher pension | Eligible EPFO members can apply till May 3

The Hindu  

All eligible members can opt and apply jointly with their employers for higher pension till May 3, 2023 at unified members' portal of retirement fund body EPFO. EPFO issues guidelines for employees, pensioners to opt for higher pension In an office order, EPFO had provided for dealing with the ''Joint Option Form'' by field offices of the body. EPFO has …

EPFO Update: Know How To Get Higher Pension Under EPS. Check Guidelines & Eligibility Here
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO Update: Know How To Get Higher Pension Under EPS. Check Guidelines & Eligibility Here

ABP News  

EPFO Update : Employees Provident Fund Organisation has opened a new window for subscribers who couldn’t opt for higher pensions earlier through guidelines issued on Monday. EPFO Update : Check the guidelines to be followed for applying for a higher pension The request will be made in such form and manner, as may be decided by the Regional Provident Fund …

EPFO gives last chance to opt for higher EPS pension: Latest guidelines
1 year, 10 months ago

EPFO gives last chance to opt for higher EPS pension: Latest guidelines

Live Mint  

Are you a member of Employees' Pension Scheme prior to 31 August, 2014 and continue to be the same? EPFO's new procedure will enable subscribers and their employers to jointly apply for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme. EPFO has asked its field offices to provide an option for higher pension to eligible subscribers in accordance with the Supreme Court …

These pensioners can now submit life certificate at any time. Check details
2 years, 1 month ago

These pensioners can now submit life certificate at any time. Check details

Live Mint  

The deadline for submitting the life certificate for pensioners is end of this month, i.e. As per a tweet on EPFO's official Twitter account, “EPS’95 Pensioners can now submit Life Certificate at any time which will be valid for 1 year from date of submission.” According to the tweet, pensioners under EPS’ 95 need can submit life certificate at any …

EPFO Calls For Raising Retirement Age To Ease Pressure On Pension Funds: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

EPFO Calls For Raising Retirement Age To Ease Pressure On Pension Funds: Report

ABP News  

India is expected to become an ageing society by 2047 as nearly 14 crore people will fall into the senior citizenship category. In order to make the pension system viable within the country and supply sufficient retirement advantages, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation sees a case for substantially increasing the retirement age and aligning it with life expectancy, The Economic …

After death of EPS pensioner, family members eligible for pension, benefits. Details here
2 years, 3 months ago

After death of EPS pensioner, family members eligible for pension, benefits. Details here

Hindustan Times  

The Employees' Pension Scheme came into effect from November 19, 1995, and all employees who qualify for the Employees' Provident Fund scheme, also become eligible for EPS enrollment so that they receive their pension after they reach the age of fifty-eight. EPS offers monthly benefits to beneficiaries after they retire or superannuate; these benefits can also be availed by family …

EPFO: Pensioners can submit their life certificate online anytime of the year
2 years, 3 months ago

EPFO: Pensioners can submit their life certificate online anytime of the year

Live Mint  

Retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has announced that Pensioners under the can submit their life certificates online at anytime of the year. In a tweet, the EPFO said,"EPS’95 Pensioners can now submit Life Certificate at any time which will be valid for 1 year from date of submission." The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization has facilitated multiple options for …

Submit annual Life Certificate by 30 Nov to continue receiving pension; check details here
3 years, 1 month ago

Submit annual Life Certificate by 30 Nov to continue receiving pension; check details here

Firstpost  

Taking to their social media handle, the State Bank of India had informed that this new rule of those aged 80 years or above came into effect from 1 October. Pensioners aged 80 years and above can submit a Life Certificate from 1st Oct 2021 onwards," SBI tweeted. Also, pensioners can submit the Annual Life Certificate through different modes which …

Life Certificate Last Date: Pension to Stop if You do not Submit Life Certificate Soon
3 years, 2 months ago

Life Certificate Last Date: Pension to Stop if You do not Submit Life Certificate Soon

News 18  

Pensioners now require to submit their life certificates or jeevan pramaan by November 30 this year in order to keep receiving their monthly grant. Why life certificates Are Important A life certificate becomes essential for pensioners as it helps ensure payment of their monthly grant without any break as it may be the sole source of income for many. However, …

Pension update: Pensioners can submit life certificates without visiting banks, post office| Here's how
3 years, 2 months ago

Pension update: Pensioners can submit life certificates without visiting banks, post office| Here's how

India Today  

Retired government employees above the age of 80 years will have to submit their annual life certificates to their respective banks in October to get a monthly pension. One can also use the Doorstep Service of the postal department to submit the digital life certificate. Here's how you can submit your life certificate via doorstep services: -One of the easiest …

EPFO extends deadline to submit Life Certificate for Pensioners: Check details here
4 years ago

EPFO extends deadline to submit Life Certificate for Pensioners: Check details here

India Today  

EPFO on Saturday extended the deadline for submission of Jeevan Pramaan Patra till February 28, 2021, for pensioners. All pensioners under EPS-95 are required to submit Jeevan Pramaan Patra / Digital Life Certificate each year to continue drawing a pension. Press Release 35 Lakh pensioners with EPFO to benefit as EPFO extends the time limit for Pensioners up to 28th …

Central Govt Pensioners Can Submit Life Certificate from November 1 to December 31: Jitendra Singh
4 years, 3 months ago

Central Govt Pensioners Can Submit Life Certificate from November 1 to December 31: Jitendra Singh

News 18  

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all central government pensioners can submit life certificate from November 1 to December 31, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday. “All central government pensioners can submit life certificate from November 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the minister of state for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said. “However, the pensioners in the age group …

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