EPFO Board Meeting Scheduled on Oct 10-11, 2025: Will Employees Now Get ₹2,500 Minimum Pension?

The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the top decision-making body of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), will meet in Bengaluru on October 10 and 11. The board is expected to discuss two major issues: a possible hike in the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) and the progress of the EPFO 3.0 digital project.

EPFO May Raise Minimum Pension to ₹2,500

The minimum pension under the EPS-95 has remained at ₹1,000 per month since 2014. Reports suggest that the CBT is considering increasing this amount to ₹2,500 per month. If approved, this would be the first revision in 11 years.

Several employee groups have been requesting an increase to account for inflation, though the proposed rise is likely to be moderate. The final decision will need approval from the government before implementation.

How is the EPFO Pension Calculated?

Pension under the EPS is calculated using the formula:

Pension = (Pensionable Salary × Pensionable Service) ÷ 70

• Pensionable salary is the average basic pay plus dearness allowance for the last 60 months of service, capped at ₹15,000.
• Pensionable service is the total number of years worked, rounded up if it exceeds six months.
• A minimum of 10 years of service is required to qualify for pension benefits, which begin at age 58.

For example, an employee with 35 years of service can receive up to around ₹7,500 per month.

EPFO 3.0: Towards a Digital System

The CBT will also review the progress of EPFO 3.0, a project aimed at making the organisation fully digital and paperless. Planned features include:

• PF withdrawal through ATMs and UPI
• Real-time claim settlement and corrections
• Online death claim processing
• Automated data integration

Leading IT firms such as Infosys, Wipro, and TCS are involved in the development. The rollout, however, may be delayed until next year due to ongoing system integration and testing.

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Conclusion

The outcomes of this meeting could shape both pension benefits and service accessibility for EPFO members. A decision on the pension increase and further clarity on the digital upgrade are expected to follow the board’s discussions in Bengaluru.

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