There is an important update for the crores of subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The EPFO has restored most of its online member services after completing its scheduled system migration and database integration work. PF account holders can now log in to the EPFO member portal to access UAN-related functions, manage their profiles, and avail of other member services. While the 'Passbook Lite' facility has been made available on the member portal, the passbook service on the dedicated EPF passbook portal currently shows an 'unavailable' status. A notice on the passbook website indicates that system upgrade work is still in progress; consequently, the passbook service remains temporarily suspended, even though other member and employer services have been restored.
**Deadline Extended by 5 Days for Technology Upgrade**
The EPFO had initiated a major technology upgrade aimed at modernizing its claim-processing platform. Due to this, the period during which online services remained suspended was extended by approximately five days. Initially, the EPFO had stated that the maintenance work would conclude on June 28, with services resuming on June 29. However, the timeline was subsequently revised, extending the outage. Finally, the restoration of these services was announced, effective July 3.
**Why Was This System Migration Undertaken?**
The primary objective of this migration and database integration exercise is to expedite claim processing for EPF members and employers, enhance system reliability, and provide more secure digital services. Although the main online services are now operational, members wishing to view or download their EPF passbooks may need to wait a little longer until the passbook portal is fully restored.
New EPF Scheme 2026 Implemented in the Country
The restoration of EPFO's online services comes at a time when the Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the new Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, replacing the six-decade-old EPF Scheme, 1952. This change has been implemented as part of the rollout of the Social Security Code, 2020. The new scheme, effective from June 29, introduces several key changes, including modifications to PF contribution rates and membership norms. Additionally, it incorporates updated rules designed to promote digital compliance, improve governance, and streamline administration.
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