Archive · 1 Dec 2025
EPFO Disposes 99% of Higher Pension Applications
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed nearly 99% of the applications from people who want to pay more to get a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995.
The government set up an online system for people to apply, and over 17 lakh applications were submitted.
Most of these were sent to the EPFO by employers.
Out of these, around 4.27 lakh demand letters were sent, but some people were found ineligible.
Many applicants have paid the required amount, and most of them have already received their pension payment orders.
The government is also providing extra support to ensure pensioners get at least Rs 1,000 per month.
EPFO has disposed of 99% of applications for higher pension contributions under EPS 1995.
17.49 lakh applications were submitted online, with 15.24 lakh forwarded by employers.
4,27,308 demand letters were issued, with 34,060 cases found ineligible.
2,33,303 applicants deposited the demand amount, with 1,24,457 PPOs issued and 12,572 under finalisation.
The government provides a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 per month to EPS 1995 pensioners.
- Who
- Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and pensioners/members under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995
- What
- Disposal of 99% of applications seeking higher pension contributions under EPS 1995
- When
- As of November 24, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To implement the Supreme Court's directions from November 4, 2022, in a time-bound manner
- Total Applications Submitted
- 17.49 lakh
- Applications Forwarded by Employers
- 15.24 lakh
- Applications Disposed of
- 99%
- Demand Letters Issued
- 4,27,308
- Ineligible Cases
- 34,060
- Applicants Who Deposited Demand Amount
- 2,33,303
- PPOs Issued
- 1,24,457
- PPOs Under Finalisation
- 12,572