Unable to withdraw PF or file claims? EPFO services down for 7 days

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services remain unavailable beyond the scheduled July 1 deadline due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade.

This outage, affecting member and employer portals, prevents access to crucial functions like claim submission and e-passbook.

Meanwhile, a new EPF Scheme, 2026, has been notified, introducing digital reforms and simplified withdrawal rules, alongside initiatives to address past compliance issues. ...