EPFO News 2026: The month of March is bringing a major digital revolution for the millions of subscribers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization. The central government is preparing to launch a new, dedicated EPFO mobile app by the end of March, which will completely transform the provident fund withdrawal process.

The app’s most significant feature is that it will be directly based on UPI technology, allowing PF funds to be transferred directly to your bank account. Two senior officials have confirmed that the app has completed technical testing and will soon be available for public use.

Existing system and the ‘UMANG’ app

Currently, most PF-related services are available through the ‘UMANG’ app or the UAN portal, but the new EPFO app will be completely different and more advanced. This app will be directly linked to the subscriber’s bank account and integrated with BHIM and other popular UPI apps.

The biggest advantage of this new system is that you no longer have to fill out lengthy forms or wait weeks for claims to be settled to withdraw your PF. According to officials, the new system will first transfer funds to the subscriber’s bank account, which can then be withdrawn or used immediately via UPI.

Withdrawal Rules and Limits

To take advantage of this new UPI-based facility, it will be mandatory to follow some important rules. According to EPFO rules, active members can only transfer a maximum of 75 percent of their total EPF balance to their bank account.

To maintain the continuity of the account, it is mandatory to always keep at least 25 percent of the total funds in the EPF account. This means that you cannot withdraw your entire deposit at once, but will have to save a portion for future security.

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Provisions Related to Job Loss and Security

If an employee loses their job, they can withdraw 75 percent of their funds immediately, but will have to wait at least 12 months to withdraw the remaining 25 percent. This rule has been enacted to provide a safety net for employees in the event of a sudden job loss.

The EPFO currently manages approximately 300 million subscribers and a massive fund of ₹26 lakh crore. The launch of this new app will directly benefit the 75 million active members, reducing paperwork, eliminating the hassle of repeated logins, and increasing transaction speeds exponentially.

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