New Delhi, July 1: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has officially notified an 8.25% annual interest rate for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2025–26.

According to an official circular issued on July 1, 2026, the Central Government has approved the crediting of 8.25% interest to the accounts of EPF members under the provisions of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952.

The notification directs all EPFO Zonal and Regional Offices across the country to take the necessary steps to ensure that the approved interest is credited to the accounts of eligible EPF subscribers.

The approval has been conveyed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment through its communication dated June 17, 2026, authorising the implementation of the interest rate for the financial year 2025–26.

The EPF interest is one of the key benefits for millions of salaried employees, helping them build long-term retirement savings. With the latest notification, EPFO members can expect the approved interest to be credited to their provident fund accounts in due course, subject to the prescribed procedures.

The circular has been issued by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I (Investment), EPFO Headquarters, New Delhi.

— JK Update News