EPFO Schemes

The Board operates three schemes - EPF Scheme 1952, Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS) and Insurance Scheme 1976 (EDLI).

EPF Scheme 1952

• Accumulation plus interest upon retirement and death
• Partial withdrawals allowed for education, marriage, illness and house construction
• Housing Scheme for EPFO Members to achieve Hon'ble Prime Minister's Vision of housing to all Indians by 2022

Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS)

• Monthly benefit for superannuation/retirement, disability, survivor, widow(er) and children
• Minimum pension on disablement
• Past service benefit to participants of erstwhile Family Pension Scheme, 1971

Insurance Scheme 1976 (EDLI)

• Benefit provided in case of death of an employee who was a member of the scheme at the time of death
• Benefit amount 20 times of the wages. Maximum benefit of 6 lakh.

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