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Circular regarding Prompt Interest Credit @8.25% for 2025-2026 in CITES 2.01 in EPF

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf) on 2026-07-09, filed under EPF. The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF subscribers and employers about the interest rate and prompt credit of interest for the year 2025-2026, ensuring compliance with the EPF Act.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf
Category EPF
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-07-09

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must ensure that their EPF contributions are up-to-date and accurately reflected in the CITES 2.01 system to facilitate prompt interest credit. They should also verify the interest credit in the EPF passbook of their employees.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • EPF Act
  • CITES 2.01

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments must ensure that their EPF contributions are up-to-date and accurately reflected in the CITES 2.01 system to facilitate prompt interest credit. They should also verify the interest credit in the EPF passbook of their employees.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF subscribers and employers about the interest rate and prompt credit of interest for the year 2025-2026, ensuring compliance with the EPF Act.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a circular regarding the prompt interest credit of 8.25% for the year 2025-2026 in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, which will be reflected in the CITES 2.01 system. This move aims to ensure timely credit of interest to EPF subscribers, promoting transparency and efficiency in the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-07-09.
What is Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf about?
The purpose of this notification is to inform EPF subscribers and employers about the interest rate and prompt credit of interest for the year 2025-2026, ensuring compliance with the EPF Act.
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-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf?
Employers and HR departments must ensure that their EPF contributions are up-to-date and accurately reflected in the CITES 2.01 system to facilitate prompt interest credit. They should also verify the interest credit in the EPF passbook of their employees. The compliance deadline is 2026-07-09.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-circular-regarding-prompt-interest-credit-8-25-for-2025-2026-in-cites-2-01-in-epf?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).