EPFO Pension
As per current laws, an employee contributes 12 per cent of his/her monthly salary (basic plus dearness allowance) to his/her EPF account and the employer matches this contribution. Out of the employer's contribution, 8.33 per cent is contributed to EPS account subject to a maximum of Rs 1,250 per month. The remaining 3.67 per cent along with the employee's own contribution goes into the EPF account. The 8.33 per cent contribution by employer to EPS is made on a monthly salary of up to Rs 15,000 which calculates to a maximum of Rs 1250 (8.33 per cent of Rs 15,000).
The Member ID of the EPF account acts as the EPS account as well. Your EPF, as well as, EPS contributions are deposited under the same Member ID.
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EPFO Pension
EPS stands for Employees’ Pension Scheme. It is a social security scheme provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). All employees who are eligible to contribute to EPF are eligible for EPS.As per current laws, an employee contributes 12 per cent of his/her monthly salary (basic plus dearness allowance) to his/her EPF account and the employer matches this contribution. Out of the employer's contribution, 8.33 per cent is contributed to EPS account subject to a maximum of Rs 1,250 per month. The remaining 3.67 per cent along with the employee's own contribution goes into the EPF account. The 8.33 per cent contribution by employer to EPS is made on a monthly salary of up to Rs 15,000 which calculates to a maximum of Rs 1250 (8.33 per cent of Rs 15,000). The Member ID of the EPF account acts as the EPS account as well. Your EPF, as well as, EPS contributions are deposited under the same Member ID.
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The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for the third time to apply for higher EPS from June 26, 2023 previously. The option to apply for higher EPS is available online on the member Sewa website and is available irrespective of whether the EPF account is held with the private trust or EPFO.
What is the formula to calculate EPS pension
The formula to calculate pension under Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) was tweaked by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in 2014. Further, the EPFO has released a circular clarifying the method of pension computation for those who opt for higher EPS pension. Read on to know the formula for EPS pension calculation.
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How eligible employees can apply for higher pension under EPS on EPFO portal: A step-by-step guide
Employees Provident Fund Organisation has activated the link on the Member e-Sewa portal for the eligible EPF members to submit their application for higher pension under Employees' Pension Scheme. Here is a step by step guide on how to submit application for higher pension under EPS on the EPFO portal.
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How to check pension status on EPFO portal
When an EPF subscriber retires, he will be assigned a Pension Payment Order (PPO), a 12-digit number assigned to each pensioner covered by the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). You can check your EPF pension status on the EPFO’s pensioner’s portal.
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In June 2014, the government had decided to give pension payment order to an employee on the day of retirement itself with the aim to ensure a life of dignity for pensioners.
Last date for EPFO pensioners to submit life certificates is January 15
As per the practice, EPFO pensioners are required to submit their life certificate by November, failing which their pension is stopped.
EPFO pensioners can give digital life certificates till March 31
Earlier in January, EPFO had decided to extend the date of submission through Jeevan Pramaan Patra programme to February 28.
EPFO pensioners can give digital life certificate till February 28
Earlier in November last year, the EPFO had decided to extend the last date for submission of life certificate till January 15, 2017.
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At present, a formal sector worker covered under the EPS-95 can make contributions towards pension scheme till the age of 58 years.
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The Supreme Court has allowed certain employees to apply for higher pension from Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS). However, it may happen that an individual is receiving family pension from EPS. Can he or she apply for higher EPS pension now? Read on to know more about whether family pensioner can apply or not
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Does pension from EPFO qualify for standard deduction?
"The pension received from EPFO is taxable under the head salary and it will qualify for the standard deduction. "
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EPFO had made mandatory for subscribers to submit the number for continuing the benefits under its scheme earlier in January.
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"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself announced the Rs 1000 minimum monthly pension.
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Retirement fund body EPFO could take a final call on fixing the minimum pension for its subscribers at Rs 1,000 per month.
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EPFO is likely to fix the minimum pension for its subscribers at Rs 1,000 per month at the scheduled meeting the Central Board of Trustees.
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In the present scenario, Central Government contributes 1.16 per cent of workers' basic wages (basic pay plus dearness allowance), towards EPS-95 fund.
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Retirement fund body EPFO today deferred a decision on raising the minimum monthly pension to Rs 1,000 for its subscribes.
EPFO may fix minimum pension for members at Rs 1,000 per month
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