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June 2026 schemes

EPF, EPS and EDLI Scheme Map

The current scheme layer under the Code on Social Security, with transition away from the former 1952, 1995 and 1976 schemes subject to savings.

Important: the three 2026 schemes were placed on EPFO’s official Acts & Manuals page. For a claim or contribution position, read the exact paragraph and subsequent notification/circular.
SchemeParagraph / blockSubjectFinin2min use
EPF Scheme 20261–2Short title, application and definitionsStart with coverage, excluded employee, international worker, UAN and key terms.
EPF Scheme 20263–14EPFO administration and governanceOfficer powers, offices, accounts, meetings and operational governance.
EPF Scheme 2026Membership/contributions blockMembership, wage base, contribution and employer dutiesReconcile eligibility and contribution using the exact paragraph text and notified wage ceiling.
EPF Scheme 202644NominationE-nomination, family restrictions, marriage reset and minor nominee guardian.
EPF Scheme 202645Existing life-insurance policiesTransitional financing/re-assignment of policies financed under the former scheme.
EPF Scheme 202646Partial withdrawalsPurpose, 12-month membership, eligible member balance, 25% minimum balance and frequency controls.
EPF Scheme 202647–48Membership computation and payment of withdrawalService aggregation and payment channel.
EPF Scheme 202649 onwardFinal withdrawal, death and settlementExit event, waiting period, incapacity, migration, death and claim process.
EPS Scheme 2026Complete schemeMembership, contribution, eligible service, pension, withdrawal benefit and family pensionUse the June 2026 official PDF for paragraph-level reliance and tables.
EDLI Scheme 2026Complete schemeMembership, contribution, assurance benefit, nomination and claimsUse the June 2026 official PDF for formula and claim conditions.

Official scheme documents

EPF Scheme, 2026

Official PDF

EPS Scheme, 2026

Official PDF

EDLI Scheme, 2026

Official PDF

Key current-era controls