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EPFO: Pension scheme disbursal — Latest updates

The Ministry of Labour and Employment had received 15,24,365 claims under contribution for higher wages for higher pension, she said. Of these claims, 11,595 were pending as of 5 August this year.

Further, the minister added that 1,49,806 pension payment orders (PPOs) on higher wages have been issued to the retired applicants based on the SC's 2022 order.

As of 31 March 2026, total number of pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme is 85,84,604, according to the minister. And the total amount of pension disbursed under EPS, as of 31 March 2026, is ₹15,819.28 crore.
Karandlaje also told the Parliament that the EPS 1995 has been superseded by EPS 2026. She added that the Centre is committed to ensuring robust social security coverage to members of EPFO schemes while taking into consideration the sustainability of the fund and the future liabilities thereon.

EPFO has introduced a 12-month waiting period for premature final EPF settlement and a 36-month waiting period for withdrawal benefits under EPS.

It has liberalised and simplified partial withdrawals and advances — members can withdraw up to 75% of their balance under three broad heads: essential needs, housing needs and special circumstances.
The move aims to enable access to funds for unemployment-related expenses, medical emergencies, education, housing and other critical requirements.
Members are free to avail 75% of their balance twice each year under special circumstances without assigning any reasons, she stated.

Download the Umang app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Register on the app with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and set a 4-digit M-PIN (remember this for future login).
After signing in, search for EPFO under the “All Services” section and on the main service page, tap on “Employee Centric Services”.

Select the option labelled “Track Claim” (sometimes listed under “General Services” as “Know Your Claim Status”).
Input your 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) and click Get OTP.
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and click Login or Submit.
Your screen will display all claims made under that UAN. Click on a specific Claim ID to see detailed information, including the Tracking ID, Claim Type, and current Claim Status.

Give a missed call from your registered mobile number to 9966044425 to receive an automated reply with claim status or account details.
Or call the EPFO's toll-free number: 1800 118 005 or 1800 114 470 and ask for the status.