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Unable to withdraw PF or file claims? EPFO services down for 7 days
Published 2 July 2026 ยท tech
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services remain unavailable beyond the scheduled July 1 deadline due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade. This outage
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services remain unavailable beyond the scheduled July 1 deadline due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade. This outage, affecting member and employer portals, prevents access to crucial functions like claim submission and e-passbook. Meanwhile, a new EPF Scheme, 2026, has been notified, introducing digital reforms and simplified withdrawal rules, alongside initiatives to address past compliance issues.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 7:53 AM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 8:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services remain unavailable beyond the scheduled July 1 deadline due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade.
This outage, affecting member and employer portals, prevents access to crucial functions like claim submission and e-passbook.
Meanwhile, a new EPF Scheme, 2026, has been notified, introducing digital reforms and simplified withdrawal rules, alongside initiatives to address past compliance issues.