The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.58 lakh new members in March 2025, signaling steady growth in India’s formal employment sector. The surge was notably led by young job seekers and increased female workforce participation, reflecting growing awareness of social security and economic inclusion.

Key Points:

• EPFO registered a net addition of 14.58 lakh members in March 2025, marking a 1.15% rise compared to March 2024.
• Youth aged 18–25 made up around 4.45 lakh new subscribers—nearly 59% of total additions—showing a 4.73% year-on-year increase.
• Female participation also rose, with 2.08 lakh women joining in March, a 4.18% increase over the previous year.
• Approximately 13.23 lakh members rejoined the EPFO, opting to transfer their accounts instead of withdrawing, indicating improved employment stability.
• Maharashtra led state-wise additions, while sectors such as hospitality, insurance, and manpower services drove the growth, with expert services alone contributing over 45% of new enrollments.