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New Delhi. Providing great relief to crores of employed employees of the country, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has almost completed the process of depositing the interest on Provident Fund (PF) in their accounts for the financial year 2025-26. This time EPF account holders have been given interest at the rate of 8.25 percent. The special thing is that for the first time, interest has reached such a large number of accounts so quickly, due to which lakhs of employees can get the benefit of their funds on time.

Messages regarding deposit of interest started coming on mobile.

Many employees across the country said that they have received SMS on their mobile numbers regarding deposit of interest in their PF account. Some people received this message before July 15, while many account holders received information about interest credit by the evening of July 15 and some by the morning of July 16. Employees who have not received the message yet may also see the amount visible in their accounts after the process is completed.

The entire process became faster with new technology

This time EPFO ​​has made the process of interest transfer more fast and systematic by linking its old regional database with a centralized national database. Earlier the process took more time due to the work being done through different regional offices, but due to the new digital system it became easier to send interest simultaneously to crores of accounts.

Interest received before time after years

It is believed that for the first time in the history of EPFO, the work of depositing interest in the accounts of most of the account holders was completed by mid-July. Till a few years ago, employees had to wait till November to get interest. The process had improved last year too, but then interest in most accounts reached the end of July and the following months. This time, satisfaction is being seen among the employees as the interest has been sent within the stipulated time.

What will be the benefit to the employees?

Interest deposited in PF account plays an important role in increasing the long-term savings of employees. This strengthens the retirement fund and also increases future financial security. By receiving interest on time, employees get quick updates on their accounts and can know the exact status of their investments.

Check your PF balance like this

If the message of interest deposit has not yet come on your mobile, there is no need to panic. Employees can check their PF balance in many ways. Through UMANG app. By logging into EPFO’s online member service portal. By using SMS or missed call service from the registered mobile number.