EPFO 2026 Update: New PF Rules Change Withdrawals, Settlement Timeline and Employer Penalties
The Centre has notified the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, replacing the 1952 framework and introducing major changes in withdrawals, nominations, claims and compliance. The scheme allows easier access to PF savings, mandates faster claim settlement within 20 days, and introduces stricter employer penalties and a new enrolment amnesty campaign.