Archive · 2 Jun 2025
EPFO Sees Growth, Announces New Rules for Subscribers
More people joined the EPFO retirement savings program in March 2025.
Many were young, aged 18-25.
If you have an account, it is now easier to move your money when you change jobs.
You can also activate your account using your face.
EPFO is making it simpler to get money out when needed for things like buying a house or getting married.
These changes are making it easier for over 7.6 crore people.
EPFO added 14.58 lakh net members in March 2025, a 1.15% increase.
Youth aged 18-25 accounted for nearly 59% of new subscribers.
Simplified PF transfer process with revised Form 13.
UAN activation available through Aadhaar-based face authentication.
EPFO made changes to claim settlements, including auto-processing expansion.
- Who
- Employees, EPFO subscribers
- What
- EPFO added members and announced rule changes, covering transfers, UAN activation, and claim settlements.
- When
- March 2025 and future updates
- Where
- Online EPFO portal and UMANG app.
- Why
- To streamline processes and improve services.
- Net New EPFO Members (March 2025)
- 14.58 Lakh
- New Subscribers (March 2025)
- 7.54 Lakh
- New Subscribers (18-25 age group)
- 4.45 Lakh
- Rejoining Members (March)
- 13.23 Lakh
- Simplified PF Transfers
- Revised Form 13
- Auto Claim Expansion
- Housing, marriage, education
- Direct Bank Account Linking
- NPCI/Bank
- EPFO Subscribers
- Over 7.6 crore
