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According to the most recent payroll statistics provided on Monday, the retirement fund organisation EPFO gained 16.10 lakh net members in February, a 3.99 cent rise over the same month the previous year.

According to a statement from the labour ministry, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added almost 7.39 lakh new members in February 2025. The ministry said that rising job prospects, more knowledge of employee benefits, and EPFO’s effective marketing initiatives are all responsible for the surge in new subscribers.

A net gain of 16.10 lakh members was shown by the EPFO’s February 2025 preliminary payroll statistics, the statement said. Compared to February 2024, the year-over-year study shows a 3.99 percent rise in net payroll additions, indicating more job possibilities and more knowledge of employee benefits, supported by EPFO’s successful outreach efforts.

A striking component of the report is the dominance of the 18-25 age bracket, which accounted for 4.27 lakh new customers in February 2025. A noteworthy 57.71 percent of all new customers gained throughout the month came from this group. It said that this is consistent with the previous pattern, which shows that young people, mostly those looking for their first job, make up the majority of those entering the organised workforce. Additionally, the net payroll addition for the 18–25 age group in February 2025 is around 6.78 lakh, which is a 3.01 percent increase over February 2024.