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Circular regarding Declaration of Rate of Interest for the Employees Provident Fund Members Account for the Year 2025-26

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-circular-regarding-declaration-of-rate-of-interest-for-the-employees-provident-fund-members-account-for-the-year-2025-26) on 2026-07-01, filed under EPF. The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF members and employers about the applicable rate of interest on EPF contributions for the financial year 2025-26.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-circular-regarding-declaration-of-rate-of-interest-for-the-employees-provident-fund-members-account-for-the-year-2025-26
Category EPF
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-01

Action Required

Employers must ensure that the declared rate of interest is applied to the EPF contributions of their employees for the year 2025-26 and update their payroll systems accordingly. They should also communicate this information to their employees.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers must ensure that the declared rate of interest is applied to the EPF contributions of their employees for the year 2025-26 and update their payroll systems accordingly. They should also communicate this information to their employees.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF members and employers about the applicable rate of interest on EPF contributions for the financial year 2025-26.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a circular declaring the rate of interest for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members' account for the year 2025-26. This declaration is crucial for EPF members as it affects the interest accrued on their provident fund contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-circular-regarding-declaration-of-rate-of-interest-for-the-employees-provident-fund-members-account-for-the-year-2025-26)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-07-01.
What is Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-declaration-of-rate-of-interest-for-the-employees-provident-fund-members-account-for-the-year-2025-26 about?
The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF members and employers about the applicable rate of interest on EPF contributions for the financial year 2025-26.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-declaration-of-rate-of-interest-for-the-employees-provident-fund-members-account-for-the-year-2025-26?
Employers must ensure that the declared rate of interest is applied to the EPF contributions of their employees for the year 2025-26 and update their payroll systems accordingly. They should also communicate this information to their employees. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-01.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-declaration-of-rate-of-interest-for-the-employees-provident-fund-members-account-for-the-year-2025-26?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).