The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the Employee Enrolment Campaign 2026 to help eligible employees gain access to social security benefits they may have missed in the past. The initiative focuses on bringing eligible workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI).
The campaign also provides certain concessions to employers who meet the prescribed conditions while enrolling previously uncovered employees. These include relief relating to past employee contributions and damages, subject to the applicable rules.
Employee Enrolment Campaign 2026: Relief on Past PF Contributions
Under the campaign, relief relating to the employee’s share of provident fund contributions is available for the period from April 1, 2009, to March 31, 2026, in cases where the employer did not deduct the employee’s contribution from their salary.
This provision is intended to address cases in which eligible employees were not enrolled in the PF system and contributions were not deducted from their wages. The applicable relief depends on the campaign’s conditions and the circumstances of each case.
The initiative aims to help eligible employees access social security coverage that they may have missed during their employment.
Employers Can Pay a One-Time Penalty of ₹100
The Employee Enrolment Campaign 2026 also offers eligible establishments relief in relation to past compliance issues. According to the information provided, employers covered by the scheme are required to pay a one-time penalty of ₹100 per establishment.
The measure is intended to encourage employers to register eligible workers who were previously left out of the social security system. Employers must satisfy the prescribed conditions to qualify for the available concessions.
The applicable rules should be checked before an establishment submits its enrolment details or claims any relief.
EPF, EPS and EDLI: Social Security Benefits for Employees
Through the Employee Enrolment Campaign 2026, eligible workers may gain access to three important EPFO schemes.
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF): The scheme helps employees build retirement savings through contributions made by the employee and employer, as applicable under the rules.
Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS): Eligible members may receive pension benefits according to the scheme’s requirements, qualifying service and other applicable conditions.
Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI): This scheme provides insurance benefits to eligible beneficiaries in the event of a member’s death, subject to the applicable provisions.
Enrolment can help eligible employees access these benefits and provide greater financial security for themselves and their families.
Who Can Benefit from the EPFO Campaign?
The campaign is intended to cover eligible employees who were previously not enrolled in the relevant social security schemes. Employers can use the initiative to bring qualifying workers into the EPFO system while seeking the specified relief for past compliance matters.
Employees should check whether their employment history and circumstances meet the eligibility requirements. Employers should also review the official campaign guidelines to understand the enrolment procedure, required records and conditions for relief.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general informational purposes and is based on the campaign details provided. Eligibility requirements, contribution relief, penalties and other provisions are subject to official EPFO rules and notifications. Employees and employers should consult the latest official EPFO guidance before taking action or relying on any benefit described here.