Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation ( EPFO ) is set to introduce several key changes to its guidelines and services for members, with many of these updates expected to roll out in 2025 . These revisions aim to provide greater convenience for both private sector and government employees while helping them better manage their retirement savings. On 15 October 2025 , the Ministry of Labour & Employment issued an official press releas e through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation ( EPFO ), clarifying recent reforms under the Employees’ Provident Fund ( EPF ) and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). These changes were approved by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) to simplify withdrawal rules , enhance digital access, and improve processing efficiency — while still safeguarding retirement savings. The press release also aimed to ... Whether you're checking your EPF balance, withdrawing funds, transferring PF after a job change, or planning retirement, this blog gives you a clear, jargon-free summary of every major rule change. Think of it as your 2025 cheat sheet for everything new in EPF , explained in simple terms. EPFO has introduced a revised Form 13 for transferring Provident Fund (PF) balances. Employees changing jobs can now transfer their PF without employer intervention, provided their Universal Account Number (UAN) is Aadhaar-linked. Here's more.
