EPFO Employees' Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the EPFO Employees' Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025 on 1 November 2025, at EPFO's 73rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi. OBJECTIVE: Expand EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) social security coverage by regularizing past instances of non-compliance and enrolling workers left out of the EPF system. KEY FEATURES: - Duration: 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026 (6 months) - Covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 but were not enrolled in EPF - Employee EPF share is waived for the past period if not previously deducted - Employer must pay: own share + interest (Section 7Q) + administrative charges - Flat penalty of ₹100 per establishment (across all 3 EPF schemes) - No suo-motu compliance action by EPFO - Establishments under Section 7A inquiry eligible with damages capped at ₹100 - Participating employers become eligible for PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana BENEFICIARIES: All establishments regardless of existing EPF coverage; workers left out of EPF system since July 2017 Goal: Universal social security coverage under 'Social Security for All'
- EPFO Employees' Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025 launched on 1 November 2025 to expand EPF social security coverage by regularizing past non-compliance
- Duration: 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026 (6 months); covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 but were not enrolled in EPF
- Employee EPF share is waived for past period if not previously deducted; employer must pay own share plus interest and administrative charges
- Flat penalty of only ₹100 per establishment across all 3 EPF schemes; no suo-motu compliance action by EPFO
- Participating employers become eligible for PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana benefits
- Goal is universal social security coverage under the vision of Social Security for All
What is EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme (EES) 2025?
EES 2025 is a 6-month scheme launched on 1 November 2025 by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to expand EPF social security coverage by regularizing past non-compliance and enrolling workers left out of EPF.
Which workers does EES 2025 cover?
The scheme covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 but were not enrolled in EPF, allowing employers to regularize their provident fund membership.
What is the duration of EES 2025?
EES 2025 runs from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026, giving employers a 6-month window to enrol missed workers and regularize EPF contributions without suo-motu compliance action.
What does an employer pay under EES 2025?
The employer pays their own share, interest under Section 7Q, and administrative charges. A flat penalty of ₹100 per establishment applies across all 3 EPF schemes.
Is the employee EPF share waived under EES 2025?
Yes, the employee EPF share for the past period is waived if it was not previously deducted, ensuring workers are not burdened retroactively for the employer's non-compliance.
Do participating employers get other benefits?
Yes, participating employers become eligible for PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. Establishments under Section 7A inquiry can also join, with damages capped at ₹100.
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