From November 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new campaign called the Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 (EES 2025).
This is a limited-period opportunity for employers to bring in all eligible employees who were left out of the Provident Fund system in previous years — without facing heavy penalties.
What is the Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025?
The EES 2025 is a special six-month window (from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026) launched by EPFO under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
It allows companies and organisations to voluntarily enrol employees who were eligible for EPF benefits but were not registered earlier.
The goal is simple — to expand the reach of India’s social security system and make more employees part of the Provident Fund (PF), Pension, and Insurance benefits.
Who Can Apply Under This Scheme?
For Employees
An employee is covered if:
They joined their job between July 1, 2017 and October 31, 2025.
They were not registered under EPF during that period.
They are still employed and alive when the employer makes the declaration.
For Employers / Companies
Any establishment covered under the EPF Act can use this scheme if:
It has employees who should have been enrolled earlier but were missed.
The employer is ready to voluntarily declare and pay their share of PF contribution.
This scheme is also open to companies that are already under EPFO coverage or are newly covered.
Main Features of the Scheme
Waiver of Employee’s Past Contribution
If the employer had not deducted the employee’s PF share earlier, the employee doesn’t need to pay it now.
Only the employer’s share of contribution will be deposited.
Minimal Penalty
A flat ₹100 penalty per establishment is charged, instead of the usual heavy fines.
This makes it easy for companies to comply without fear of large penalties.
No Legal Action for Past Omission
Once an employer registers employees under this scheme and pays dues, no further inquiry or legal action will be taken for that past period.
Applicable for a Specific Period
It covers employees who joined between July 2017 and October 2025 only.
Future omissions will not be protected once the window closes.
Six-Month Validity Only
The scheme will run till April 30, 2026, after which regular EPFO rules will apply again.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer Share | Must be paid for the entire omitted period |
| Employee Share | Waived, if it was not deducted earlier |
| Penalty (Damages) | ₹ 100 one-time |
| Interest (if any) | May apply as per EPFO norms |
| Deadline | April 30, 2026 |
Benefits of the Scheme
For Employees
Brings workers under EPF, Pension, and Insurance benefits.
No need to pay old PF deductions.
Eligible for retirement and insurance benefits once registered.
Boosts job security and formalisation.
For Employers
Easy way to fix past PF non-compliance.
Saves businesses from heavy fines or legal notices.
Improves company image and builds employee trust.
Encourages smooth compliance with labour laws.
Summary at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 |
| Launched by | EPFO under Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| Start Date | November 1, 2025 |
| End Date | April 30, 2026 |
| Eligibility Period | Employees who joined between July 1, 2017 – October 31, 2025 |
| Penalty | ₹ 100 (one-time) |
| Employee Share | Waived (if not deducted) |
| Employer Share | Must be paid |
| Goal | To expand social security and promote voluntary compliance |
The Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 is a win-win for both employers and workers.
For businesses, it’s a stress-free way to regularise old PF gaps.
For employees, it’s a gateway to financial protection, pension, and insurance benefits.