EPFO urges establishments to utilize the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 to ensure social security for employees outside EPF coverage

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to use the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 (EEC 2026), notified with effect from 29 June 2026. This campaign offers a one-time opportunity to enrol eligible workers left outside EPF coverage between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2026. Running until 31 October 2026, the initiative aims to extend provident fund, pension, and insurance benefits by facilitating voluntary employer compliance. It includes relaxations such as the waiver of the employee’s share when not previously deducted. Employers must complete the process online, generating a Face Authentication-based UAN via the UMANG App and remitting contributions through the Electronic Challan-cum-Return.