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EPFO's own FAQ on the wage ceiling rising from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month from 17 September 2026 under the Code on Social Security, with worked contributions: 12% from the employee, 12% from the employer (8.33% to EPS), 0.5% EDLI and 0.5% admin charges.
EPFO FAQs: Revision of the Statutory Wage Ceiling to ₹25,000
From epfindia.gov.in by EPFO PDF FAQ
- Employees earning up to ₹25,000 a month must now be enrolled in EPF, EPS and EDLI.
- Employer cost is 12% plus 0.5% EDLI and 0.5% admin charges on PF wages.
- September 2026 contributions are split pro rata around 17 September; the FAQ shows the working.