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Eligibility for Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

The Employees' Provident Fund offers social security and retirement benefits, ensuring financial stability for working professionals post-retirement.

FDs offer a stable way to grow your wealth alongside EPF

Know More About Eligibility for EPF

  1. What is the eligibility criteria for an employee?
  2. What is the rule for PF contribution?
  3. EPF contribution percentage
  4. EPF eligibility criteria for employers
  5. How to apply for an EPF
  6. PF and EPF withdrawal eligibility
  7. How to check eligibility for online PF transfer
  8.  Benefits of Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
  9. Drawback of EPF
  10. What are the income tax rules for EPF?
  11. Offset limitations of EPF with Fixed Deposit

The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is a scheme run by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which is aimed at providing social security and retirement benefits. Here’s a brief guide that will help you figure out whether you’re eligible, and how to apply.

To diversify your portfolio and potentially earn higher returns, consider combining tax-saving schemes with fixed deposits (FDs). FDs offer guaranteed returns, complementing the long-term focus of post office. Combining tax-saving schemes with fixed deposits (FDs) allows you to balance safety and growth. Bajaj Finance FD offers guaranteed returns of up to 8.60% p.a., providing stability alongside your EPF savings. Click here and book an FD now!

What is the eligibility criteria for an employee?

Opening an EPF account compulsory for employees earning a salary of Rs. 15,000 or above, although individuals at any income level can opt for it voluntarily. Employees are required to contribute a minimum of 12% of their salary, with the option to contribute more voluntarily.

Also Read: Meaning of Provident Fund 

What is the rule for PF contribution?

A monthly salary contribution of 12% is made to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) by both the employee and the employer. Employees are not obligated to match employer contributions of up to 12% of their income, although they are able to do so voluntarily.

EPF contribution percentage

The employer contribution is calculated as 12% of total of the following components - (basic wages + dearness allowance + retaining allowance). An equal contribution is paid by the employee also. If your organization employs less than 20 employees (along with certain other pre-requisites as per the EPFO rules), the contribution rate from both employee and the employer is limited to 10%.

Out of employer’s contribution of 12% or 10% (as the situation stands), 8.33% is directed to Employees’ Pension Scheme. However, it is calculated on Rs. 15,000. So, for every employee receiving a basic pay equal to Rs. 15,000 or more, Rs. 1,250 each month is diverted into EPS. However, if the basic pay is less than Rs. 15,000 then 8.33% of that full amount is directed into EPS. The balance apart from this 8.33% is retained within the EPF scheme. Upon retirement, the employee receives his entire share plus the share retained to his credit in EPF account balance by the Employer.

To build a well-rounded financial future, consider supplementing your EPF savings with an FD that offers assured returns. With Bajaj Finance FD, you can earn up to 8.60% p.a., creating an additional retirement cushion without market-linked risks. Book your FD today

EPF eligibility criteria for employers

Employers with less than 20 employees or employee consent can be exempt from EPF registration, subject to conditions and formalities. EPF eligibility is determined by the number of employees and their consent. However, if an employee or group of employees receives Provident Fund benefits that are on par with or exceed statutory provisions, the employer can apply for exemption through Form 1.

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How to apply for an EPF

If you are applying for a new EPF account, you will need to do so through your employer. You will have to provide all previous employment details, if any, through Form 11, and all family particulars or nomination details in Form 2.
 

If you are an employer with an organization that employs 20 people or more, it is mandatory for you to register under the EPF scheme. If your organization employs less than 20 people, you can still opt to register under the scheme. EPF registration requires you to submit details of your company, as well as details of each of the company’s owners. You can register for the EPF scheme on the official EPFO website.

PF and EPF withdrawal eligibility

EPF allows partial withdrawal for specific purpose(s) after completion of seven years of deposit. The purpose of withdrawal needs to be mentioned, such as, marriage, education of self, sibling or child. You can withdraw 50% of the collected amount so far. Other purposes for which you can withdraw are purchase and construction of a house, purchase of land, renovation of home, and the repayment of a home loan up to 12 months before retirement. For home loan site purchase or construction of the house you need to have completed five years before withdrawal. The maximum you can withdraw is 90% of the corpus amount.
 

If you wish to renovate your house, you can avail this facility twice- one is five years from completion of the house and next you can avail 10 years later from the first withdrawal. The withdrawal amount is limited to 12 times your monthly salary.
 

EPF is especially flexible when it comes to withdrawal for medical reasons of self, spouse, children or parents with no condition for minimum number of years.
 

For home loan repayment you can withdraw your EPF only after 10 years of account operation completion.
 

For retirement – once you cross 57 years of age, you can withdraw 90% of the entire corpus.

How to check eligibility for online PF transfer

An online transfer facility is available where an employee can transfer his or her provident fund (EPF) balance with the previous employer to a new employer with ease. The employee can get his transfer claim attested by either of his employer. The EPFO does allow transferring funds under certain protocols. Earlier Form 13 was required to be filled out, signed by previous employer and submitted to the new employer. There were issues with form misplacement and following up with Human resources of both companies. It explained a lot of issues pertaining to unclaimed amounts in the EPF. There is a revised Form 13 which can be summitted to either employers – new or old. If the new employer is a trust which means it is exempted, then the form needs to be submitted to the old employer only.
 

Your eligibility verification will take place once you enter your account using the UAN and fill in details of both the employers.

Also read:

Form 31 in EPFO

Benefits of Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

The EPF is a welfare scheme that ensures that all salaried citizens are setting a portion of their earnings aside in anticipation of their retirement. While many salaried people do have their own private savings accounts and investments, many may not have the means or the financial know-how to make the required provisions for their welfare. So, the EPF comes in handy.
 

All interest on the EPF is tax-free, as are EPF withdrawals. While you will not be able to make a complete withdrawal until you are 58 years of age, you can withdraw up to 90% of your EPF balance if you’re nearing retirement and have been out of employment for 60 days straight. What’s more, in a bid to increase the take-home salary for women, the government has reduced the required monthly EPF contribution for women employees to 8%. The government has also offered to pay the EPF contribution on behalf of the employer at 12% for any new employees and women employees who have been hired before March 2019 for a period of 3 years. Since EPF increases your savings and makes it compulsory for your employer to also contribute, find out about it and monitor it to meet your financial needs in the future.

Drawback of EPF

EPF is a debt-based investment scheme which doesn’t have any exposure to equity. This means when inflation is high, you could be earning negative returns. Thus, you must look for ways to make your EPF savings grow, so you can secure your future with a higher corpus. You can consider investing your EPF money, which enables you to grow your retirement funds easily.

What are the income tax rules for EPF?

EPF withdrawals are generally tax-free, but specific circumstances may lead to taxation:

  1. Taxation occurs if the employer contributes over Rs. 7.5 lakh annually.
  2. Interest on excess employee contributions above Rs. 2.5 lakh is taxed.
  3. Government employees' EPF interest is tax-free up to Rs. 5 lakh yearly.
  4. Interest on dormant EPF accounts is taxable.

Early withdrawals within five years of employment face a 10% TDS on amounts over Rs. 50,000. Exceptions may apply for health issues, business closures, or unavoidable situations.

Offset limitations of EPF with Fixed Deposit

To safeguard your returns against inflation, you should look at high-paying fixed-income investments such as fixed deposits. Short tenor FDs particularly help you beat inflation and multiply your EPF corpus substantially.


Bajaj Finance FD allows you to earn higher interest rate in spite of cuts in Repo rates. It is currently offering one of the highest FD interest rates up to 8.60% p.a. for Senior Citizen Fixed Deposits. With such returns, you can beat the inflation much more than bank FDs and earn good returns that will allow you to meet your financial obligations.


While EPF investments are dependent on your employer contribution, investments in fixed deposits like Bajaj Finance FD can be multiplied with high interest rates depending on the tenor chosen by you. You can use the online FD interest calculator to know your returns. You can look out for non-cumulative payments from Bajaj Finance fixed deposits to pay you periodically – monthly, quarterly or half -yearly.


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Frequently asked questions

What is the Digital FD offered by Bajaj Finance?

Bajaj Finance has launched a new FD variant called "Bajaj Finance Digital FD" for a period of 42 months. Bajaj Finance is providing one of the highest interest rates of up to 8.60% p.a. for senior citizens and for the customers below the age of 60 they are providing up to 8.35% p.a. The Digital FD can be opened and managed only through the website or app.

Who is eligible for Provident Fund?

Employees in organizations covered under the EPF Act, with a basic salary up to Rs. 15,000 per month, are eligible for Provident Fund.

How to register for the EPF scheme?

Step 1: Visit the EPFO website and initiate the company registration process for access to EPF benefits. 

Step 2: Retrieve the user guide by downloading it.

Step 3: Establish an account on the Unified Shram Suvidha Portal.

Step 4: Complete the registration form as part of the process.

Step 5: Attach the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

How is interest on EPF calculated?

To compute your EPF interest, utilize the step method: multiply the closing balance at the end of the month by the prevailing PF interest rate and then divide the result by 12.

Can an employer reduce the employer's share of EPF contribution?

No, the employer's share of EPF contribution is fixed by law and cannot be reduced.

Can an apprentice become a member of the EPF?

While an apprentice cannot initially join the EPF, eligibility arises upon completion of the apprenticeship, allowing them to enroll in the EPF.

How is EPF contribution calculated if the employee is paid daily or partly?

The contribution to EPF is determined based on the salary disbursed within a calendar month.

Is there an age criteria for employees who want to join EPF?

As per the EPF act, contributions will not be accepted once an individual reaches the age of 58 or beyond.

Is there any age restriction for an employee to become a member of EPF?

No, there is no age restriction for employees to become members of EPF; individuals of all ages can enroll in the scheme.

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