Archive · 25 Jul 2025
EPFO Higher Salary Pension: Most Applications Processed, Many Rejected
The government has been working on a program where people can get higher pensions based on their actual salaries.
Most applications have been processed, with the government saying nearly all have been reviewed.
This follows a court ruling clarifying who is eligible.
However, a lot of applications were rejected, especially in certain areas.
The government hasn't said exactly why some were turned down or when the remaining applications will be finished, leaving some people wondering about their pension plans.
EPFO processed 98.5% of applications for higher pension, per government.
Supreme Court clarified eligibility for higher pension based on actual salaries.
Over 11 lakh applications were rejected by EPFO.
High rejection rates reported, especially in Chennai and Puducherry.
Government issued demand letters for acceptance of higher pension applications.
- Who
- Employees of EPFO and the government.
- What
- EPFO processing applications for higher pension entitlements.
- When
- As of July 16, 2025, and ongoing.
- Where
- Across India, with high rejection rates in Chennai and Puducherry.
- Why
- To comply with a Supreme Court ruling clarifying eligibility for higher pensions.
Applicants
Government
Rejection Explanations
Applicants
Concerned about the high rejection rates and lack of detailed explanation.
Government
The government has not provided specific reasons for the rejections, leaving applicants seeking clarity.
- Applications Received
- 15.24 lakh
- Processed Applications
- 98.5%
- Rejected Applications
- 11,01,582
- Pending Applications
- 21,995
- Supreme Court Ruling Date
- November 4, 2022