The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has revised its Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) rules, allowing even those who have worked for just one month to claim pension benefits. Earlier, employees with less than six months of service had no pension rights. The change ensures that no contribution remains stuck and gives workers the right to check their passbooks and raise complaints if needed.
One-Month Job Now Eligible for Pension: EPFO Updates EPS Rules
In a major relief for millions of employees across India, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a crucial amendment to the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). Under the revised rule, workers will now be entitled to pension benefits even if they have served in an organisation for just one month.
Previously, employees needed a minimum of six months of service to qualify for pension rights. This left a large number of short-term workers and those who frequently changed jobs without any pension entitlement. Their contributions often remained blocked within the system, creating financial and administrative challenges.
The new update resolves this long-standing issue. Now, every single contribution made under the EPS will be counted towards pension eligibility, regardless of job duration. This move not only secures the rights of employees but also promotes greater transparency.
The new update resolves this long-standing issue
EPFO has further enabled workers to check their passbooks online to verify whether their contributions have been deposited correctly. If discrepancies are found, employees can raise complaints immediately. This ensures that no amount remains unaccounted for or stuck in the system.
Experts believe this step will particularly benefit contractual employees, gig workers, and those in industries with high job-switching rates. It also aligns with the government’s larger push towards expanding social security coverage and ensuring that even the shortest periods of employment provide long-term security.
With this change, EPFO has strengthened the trust of workers, making pension benefits more inclusive and fair.
