Has the EPS-95 Pension Really Been Increased to ₹7,500? EPFO Issues Clarification; Here's What the Matter Is

A letter is currently going viral on social media, claiming that the minimum pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) has been increased to ₹7,500 per month. Addressing this matter, the EPFO has issued a clarification via a social media post. Let's look at the details.

A letter is currently circulating rapidly on social media, asserting that the minimum pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) has been raised to ₹7,500 per month. The viral notification further stated that the new pension rate would come into effect on April 30, 2026, and pension payments would commence on May 1, 2026. To clarify the veracity of this claim, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) posted on social media, labeling the assertion as fake. Consequently, this viral letter is entirely fraudulent, and there has been no increase in the pension amount.

Increase in EPS-95 Pension

The alleged notification circulating on social media was titled: "Notification regarding the increase in minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme." It claimed that, following approval from the Central Government, the minimum pension amount for all EPS-95 pensioners had been raised to ₹7,500 per month. Furthermore, the document purported to contain instructions directing relevant departments and pension-disbursing agencies to implement this change immediately.

The EPFO issued a post on its official 'X' (formerly Twitter) account, declaring the viral letter to be completely fake. The EPFO issued a clear warning: "Caution! The letter currently being circulated regarding an increase in the EPS minimum pension is entirely fake." As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding any increase in the minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme.

Additionally, the EPFO has appealed to the public to verify any information related to schemes or pensions through official sources before placing their trust in it. Fake notifications and rumors can mislead and confuse people. It is worth noting that, currently, under the EPS-95 scheme, the government provides a minimum monthly pension of ₹1,000. This scheme is mandatory for employees whose basic salary at the time of joining is ₹15,000 or less, and who work in establishments with 20 or more employees. The EPFO deducts a contribution towards EPS from the employee's salary every month. This amount constitutes 8.33% of the employee's basic salary and Dearness Allowance (DA), subject to a maximum limit of ₹1,250.