The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling has seen many revisions since the scheme was first launched in 1952. From Rs 300 a month when the EPF scheme was first introduced, the wage ceiling has been increased to Rs 25,000 in its latest revision this month.
The government increased the EPF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 through a notification on September 17, 2026. It was the first such hike in more than 12 years after it was revised from Rs 6,500 to Rs 15,000 in August 2014.
