Archive · 3 Oct 2026
EPFO Advises Employees on Missing EPS Contributions
EPS is a pension scheme for eligible workers.
The article says some people starting their first job can qualify if their wages are within the revised limit and they meet the scheme’s rules.
Employers must make the required contribution for eligible members.
If a worker cannot see the contribution, they should first ask their employer to check the records.
They can also ask HR or payroll for help.
If the problem is not fixed, they can file a complaint through EPFO’s EPFiGMS website.
The complaint form may ask for a UAN or PF number and supporting documents.
The worker can use the reference number to check the complaint’s progress.
Keeping contribution records correct can help avoid problems when applying for benefits.
Eligible first-time employees earning up to ₹25,000 a month may qualify for EPS membership, subject to scheme rules.
Employees who find a required pension contribution missing should first contact their employer or its HR or payroll department.
If the employer does not resolve the issue, employees can file a grievance through the EPFiGMS portal.
The portal asks complainants to provide a UAN or PF number, select a grievance category, and upload supporting documents when needed.
The article says the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage has risen from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month under the new framework.
- Who
- Eligible employees, their employers, and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
- What
- EPFO advises employees to contact their employer first about missing EPS contributions, then use the EPFiGMS grievance portal if unresolved.
- When
- The guidance applies when an eligible employee discovers a required EPS contribution is missing.
- Where
- Through the employer, and if needed, the EPFiGMS portal.
- Why
- Missing or incorrect contribution records can cause difficulties when employees later seek pension or other benefits.
- Revised wage ceiling
- ₹25,000 per month, up from ₹15,000, according to the article.
- EPS eligibility
- Employees beginning their first job within the stated wage limit may qualify, subject to applicable rules.
- First step
- Ask the employer, HR, or payroll department to verify membership and contribution records.
- Escalation
- File a grievance through the EPFiGMS portal if the employer does not resolve the issue.
- Information for grievance
- Complainants enter a UAN or PF number, select a grievance category, and may upload supporting documents.
- Tracking
- A registered grievance can be tracked using the reference number issued by the portal.
- Incorrect deductions or missed contributions
- The article says employer guidelines direct employers to approach EPFO for rectification.