‘EPFO, ITR Records Sold For Rs 100’: Can Private Firms Access Your Data Sans Consent? SC Concerns, Law And What You Can Do

‘EPFO, ITR Records Sold For Rs 100’: Can Private Firms Access Your Data Sans Consent? SC Concerns, Law And What You Can Do

News explainers ‘EPFO, ITR Records Sold For Rs 100’: Can Private Firms Access Your Data Sans Consent? SC Concerns, Law And What You Can Do Last Updated:August 26, 2026, 3:56 PM IST No breach: SC raised concerns about how “commercial technological ecosystem” managed by pvt verification firms has gained unauthorised access to citizens’ sensitive statutory…

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UPSC EPFO APFC Jobs 2026: 80 Vacancies Announced, Check Application Date And Eligibility

UPSC EPFO APFC Jobs 2026: 80 Vacancies Announced, Check Application Date And Eligibility

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced recruitment for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). A total of 80 vacancies will be filled through the recruitment drive, with applications scheduled to open on August 22, 2026. If you are planning to apply, here is a simple breakdown…

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EPFO Restores Portal: UAN Activation, New UAN Generation Shift to UMANG App; What PF Members Need to Know

EPFO Restores Portal: UAN Activation, New UAN Generation Shift to UMANG App; What PF Members Need to Know

Last Updated:July 04, 2026, 10:28 IST The updated portal is designed to offer a faster, more secure and reliable experience; here’s a detailed look at what has changed and how you can access various services: Some of the most commonly used services, including UAN activation and new UAN generation, are no longer available on the…

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Should You Invest More Than Rs 1,800 In EPF? The Smart Maths Between VPF, SIPs, PPF, And NPS

Should You Invest More Than Rs 1,800 In EPF? The Smart Maths Between VPF, SIPs, PPF, And NPS

Last Updated:July 02, 2026, 10:32 PM IST By firmly capping the mandatory employee contribution at 12% of the statutory wage ceiling—or exactly Rs 1,800 per month—the government has unbundled forced retirement savings Investors should adopt a hybrid approach, using the baseline threshold for guaranteed stability while aggressively leveraging equity mutual fund cycles and pension frameworks…

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EPFO Update: How To Check PF Balance, Interest Credit And Employer Contributions

EPFO Update: How To Check PF Balance, Interest Credit And Employer Contributions

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) calculates and deposits interest on EPF balances annually. However, the crediting process typically takes place in the following financial year after the Centre approves the interest rate proposed by the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees (CBT). Interest rate for FY 2025-26 stands at 8.25%. The long-awaited EPF interest payout…

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