Never Had PF Deducted From Your Salary? EPFO’s New Campaign Offers Key Benefits—Here’s How to Claim Them.

The EPFO ​​has launched the ‘Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026,’ under which employees missed between 2009 and 2026 will now receive PF benefits. This initiative offers companies relief from heavy penalties, and the employees’ share of outstanding dues may also be waived.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has initiated a campaign titled ‘Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026.’ Through this campaign, companies are given the opportunity to voluntarily enroll eligible employees who were previously left out of PF coverage for any reason.

According to the EPFO, this campaign will run from June 29, 2026, to October 31, 2026. The initiative covers employees who missed out on PF coverage for any reason between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2026. Additionally, the campaign allows companies to regularize past compliance matters related to these employees.

Companies of all types can participate in this campaign.

According to the EPFO, all companies are eligible to participate in this campaign, regardless of their current EPF coverage status. Even companies currently facing inquiries under Section 7A of the EPF & MP Act, 1952, or Section 125 of the Code on Social Security (CoSS), can join. In fact, the campaign also covers companies facing proceedings under relevant provisions of the EPF Scheme 1952, EPF Scheme 2026, Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995, and EPS 2026. The objective of this entire initiative is to bring the maximum number of eligible employees under the ambit of the formal social security system. It also aims to provide companies with a means to rectify past compliance issues.

Waiver on the employee’s share

One of the key benefits of this campaign is that the employee’s share of the contribution—which was not deducted from their salary during a specific period—can be waived. The EPFO ​​has also permitted the submission of various declarations under this campaign.

Additionally, defaulting companies are required to pay only a nominal EPF damages amount of ₹100. Eligible companies and employees can also avail benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, in accordance with applicable rules.

What companies need to do

Companies participating in this campaign must generate Universal Account Numbers (UANs) for the declared employees using face authentication technology via the UMANG App. Furthermore, they must deposit contributions for these declared employees through the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system.

Subsequently, an online declaration must be filed via the employer portal, linking the ECR with the Temporary Return Reference Number (TRRN).

Payments to be made by companies

For participating companies, in cases where the employee’s share had previously been deducted, that amount must be remitted along with the employer’s share. Additionally, applicable interest must be paid under Section 7Q of the EPF & MP Act, 1952, or the relevant provisions of the Code on Social Security. Administrative charges will also apply. Under this framework, a sum of ₹100 must also be paid as EPF damages.

Companies wishing to participate in this campaign may do so until October 31, 2026. This campaign offers companies a limited-time window to declare eligible employees and regularize compliance related to past EPF contributions.

You can use the EPFO ​​member passbook portal to check your EPF contributions. To do this, first visit the official EPFO ​​member passbook portal. Next, log in using your UAN and password. Then, select the member ID linked to your UAN. After that, view the monthly entries in your EPF passbook, which display the employee’s contribution, the employer’s contribution, and the pension contribution for each month. Thus, the EPFO ​​member passbook portal enables members to easily access complete details regarding their EPF accounts.

Useful Information for You

Yes, by taking advantage of this window—which remains open until October 2026—you can regularize any past PF contributions that were previously stuck or missed. As an informed employee, keeping your UAN and passbook updated is now more beneficial than ever.