India's EPFO launches 2026 Amnesty Scheme for Provident Fund trusts

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced the Amnesty Scheme 2026, a six‑month window allowing establishments that run exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts without a formal exemption notification to regularise their status. Eligible trusts can apply to the central government for retrospective exemption, with penalties, damages and interest waived provided they have already paid benefits at least equal to statutory rates. The scheme aims to bring thousands of trust members into compliance, resolve over 100 pending litigation cases and protect workers’ benefits.

In parallel, the Government of India notified revamped Employees’ Provident Fund, Employees’ Pension and Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance schemes for 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The new framework consolidates earlier legislation, preserves accrued rights, and emphasizes digital governance, stronger compliance and simplified administration for employers and employees alike.

Both initiatives were announced on 29 June 2026 and target employers, HR and payroll professionals to ensure seamless transition to the updated social‑security regime.