New Delhi: Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has launched the “Employees’ Enrollment Scheme 2025” aimed at promoting voluntary compliance and extending social security coverage to all eligible employees across India. The initiative provides a unique one-time opportunity for employers to enroll employees who were previously left out of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) system.
One-Time Window for Employers
The scheme allows employers of all establishments to declare employees who joined between 1st July 2017 and 31st October 2025. Employers can register these employees on the EPFO portal to bring them under the formal social security framework.
A key feature of the scheme is the waiver of the employee share of contributions if it was not deducted from salaries. Employers are required to remit only the employer’s share, applicable interest under Section 7Q, administrative charges, and a nominal penalty of Rs 100.
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Eligibility and Operational Guidelines
The scheme is inclusive, allowing establishments that are already under inquiry under Section 7A, Para 26B, or Para 8 of EPS-1995 to participate by paying the nominal Rs 100 penalty. EPFO has clarified that no suo-motu action will be initiated against these employers during the scheme’s operation period.
The scheme will remain operational for six months, from 1st November 2025 to 30th April 2026, giving employers sufficient time to bring unregistered employees under the EPF umbrella.
Promoting Social Security Compliance
With this initiative, EPFO aims to enhance social security coverage in India, ensuring that more employees benefit from retirement savings, insurance, and pension schemes under the EPF framework. The move is expected to strengthen the formal workforce and encourage responsible compliance among employers.
