Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Government Provides Update on EPFO Pension on Higher Wages
Some people who work for the government and pay into a retirement fund (EPFO) wanted to get their pension calculated based on their actual higher salary.
The Supreme Court said they could, but they had to apply.
The government said they've mostly processed these applications.
Most applications have been reviewed and decided upon.
The government hasn't said exactly why some applications were rejected.
There are still a few applications left to process.
Government clarifies the status of EPFO pension on higher wages.
Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that eligible employees could opt for higher pension based on actual salary.
EPFO has processed 98.5% of 15.24 lakh applications as per the court order.
A large number of applications were rejected by EPFO.
Around 21,995 applications are still pending.
- Who
- The Minister of State for Labour and Employment.
- What
- Government clarifies status of EPFO pension on higher wages.
- When
- As of July 16, 2025, the government provided an update based on a Supreme Court order from November 4, 2022.
- Where
- The Lok Sabha.
- Why
- To address concerns about pension on higher wages.
EPFO Members
Government
Pension Calculation
EPFO Members
Members want their pensions calculated on their actual salary.
Government
EPFO has clarified the status of application.
- Total Applications Received
- 15,24,150
- Applications Rejected
- 11,01,582
- Applications Pending
- 21,995
- Demand letters issued
- 4,00,573
- Applications settled
- 98.5%