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EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000: Will Your Take-Home Salary Fall? Check the New PF Rules

The EPFO wage ceiling has been raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, a change that could directly affect millions of salaried workers across India. The Union Cabinet approved the revision on September 16, with the new ceiling taking effect from September 17, 2026. The government expects more than 51 lakh additional employees to come under mandatory EPFO coverage. For employees, however, this is not simply a case of “more PF benefits”. If you…

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EPFO rules state that the company is legally obligated to contribute its share of Rs 3,000 only up to a limit of Rs 25,000. However, if your company and you agree, you can contribute 12% of your entire basic salary towards the PF contribution.

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Central Govt Employees News - 7th Pay Commission - Staff News broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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