Implementation of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 —Notification No. G.S.R. 525(E), G.S.R. 526(E) and G.S.R. 527(E) dated 29.06.2026: EPFO Order dated 08.07.2026
कर्मचारी भविष्य निधि संगठन
Employees Provident Fund Organisation
श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
मुख्य कार्यालय/ HEAD OFFICE
एन.बी.सी.सी सेंटर, ब्लॉक-2 ग्राउंड फ्लोर 4 फ्लोर, ईस्ट किदवई नगर, नईदिल्ली -110023
NBCC Centre, Block-2, Ground Floor- 4th Floor, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi-110023
No.EEC/2025/E-1190921/4278204
Dated: 08/07/2026
To,
All Additional Central P. F. Commissioners (Zones),
All Regional Provident Fund Commissioners-In-Charge of ROs
Subject: Implementation of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 —Notification No. G.S.R. 525(E), G.S.R. 526(E) and G.S.R. 527(E) dated 29.06.2026-reg.
Sir/Madam,
Vide Notifications No. G.S.R. 525(E), G.S.R. 5S26(E) and G.S.R. 527(E) dated 29.06.2026, the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has notified the issuance of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 under the relevant provisions of the Code on Social Security 2020. A copy of the aforementioned notifications is attached for information and necessary action by all concerned.
The salient features of the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 are summarised below for information, necessary action, and wide dissemination:
- The scheme shall commence on Ist July, 2026, and cease on 31st October, 2026.
- Objective of the Scheme is to provide a special window for employers to voluntarily enroll eligible employees, who were left out from EPF coverage during the period 01.04.2009 to 31.03.2026, and to regularize their past compliance.
- The Scheme applies to all establishments, irrespective of existing coverage status.
- Employers may apply for EPF coverage if not previously covered and then declare and enroll employees who joined between 01.04.2009 and 31.03.2026.
- Mandatory condition for implementation is that the employers must generate Face Authentication-based UAN through UMANG App for each declared employee and remit contributions using Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR).
- The declaration can be filed online only via EPFO portal, linking ECR with a Temporary Return Reference Number (TRRN).
- A lump sum damage of 2100 for each defaulting establishment shall be construed as compliance across the three schemes
- Under the scheme, Employee Share stands waived for the declared period, only if not deducted earlier.
- Employer is liable to deposit only the employer’s share, along with interest (under Sec 7Q of the repealed Act or section 127 of the Code, as the case may be) and administrative charges as well as Damages amounting to lump-sum of 2 100.
- Multiple declarations are permitted.
- The declaration can be made only in respect of such employees, which are alive and still working with the said establishment on the date of declaration.
- All establishments are eligible to participate in the proposed Scheme irrespective of the fact whether any establishment is facing inquiries under section 7A of the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 or under section 125 of the Code, Para-11 of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 or paragraph 26-B of Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, paragraph-8 of the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 2026 or paragraph-8 of Employees” Pension Scheme, 1995, as the case may be. However, in case, declaration is given by employer pertaining to the stipulated period of inquiry, the benefits under the EEC, 2026 shall be confined to limiting the damages to the extent of notional damages of Rs.100/-
- No suo-motu action shall be initiated for employees who exited prior to declaration.
- Employers declaring employees or registering afresh under this campaign shall also be eligible for benefits under PM-VBRY, subject to terms and conditions of PM-VBRY as specified in the scheme.
It is requested to ensure dissemination of the scheme to all establishments under jurisdiction, facilitate awareness campaigns/webinars for employers and stakeholders, set up dedicated helpdesks to address queries and assist with UAN generation, portal access, and declaration filing, monitor and ensure timely processing of declarations and submissions under the campaign.
[This issues with the approval of CPFC]
Enclosures:
- Copy of G.S.R. 525(E) dated 29.06.2026
- Copy of G.S.R. 526(E) dated 29.06.2026
- Copy of G.S.R. 527(E) dated 29.06.2026
Sd/-
(P B Verma)
Additional Central P.F. Commissioner (Compliance)
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