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EPFO Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a special scheme called the 'Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026' for companies and employers. The primary objective of this special drive is to bring employees—who, for various reasons, had not previously been enrolled with the EPFO—under the ambit of social security schemes such as EPF, Pension (EPS), and Insurance (EDLI).

According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, this scheme offers companies a one-time opportunity to rectify their past records and avoid legal action. Let us understand the scheme's deadline, eligibility criteria, and the complete online registration process in simple terms.

What is the deadline for this special drive?

The campaign commenced on June 29, 2026. Companies have until October 31, 2026, to register their previously unregistered employees. Under this drive, employees who were left out between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2026, can be regularized.

Who will benefit from this scheme?

To avail the benefits of this special campaign, the following conditions must be met:

Employee Status: The employee must have been working with the company during the period from April 1, 2009, to March 31, 2026.

Active Employment: The employee must be alive and in active employment with the company on the date of the declaration.

Relief for Companies: If the company had not previously deducted the employee's share of the PF, specific administrative concessions will be granted under the scheme's terms to ensure they do not face a sudden financial burden.

How to register? Understanding the complete process

The EPFO ​​has ensured that the entire process is transparent and fully digital:

Internal Audit: First, companies must conduct an internal audit of their past salary and employment records to identify eligible employees who were previously left out. Face Authentication and UAN: Employers must generate the employee's Universal Account Number (UAN) based on facial recognition using the UMANG App.

Online Challan (ECR): Once the UAN is generated, the company must deposit the prescribed PF contribution via the EPFO's Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) portal.

Online-only Mode: The entire process will be completed solely through the online portal and the UMANG App; there is no need to submit any physical documents.

Why is this drive important for both employees and companies?

It will provide workers with direct benefits such as interest on PF funds, post-retirement pensions, and insurance coverage for their families in unfortunate circumstances. Companies will be able to avoid hefty future penalties and legal complications, while also rectifying documentation errors without hassle.

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