EPFO 240TH CBT Meeting On 19 November: EPF, EPS And EDLI Schemes In Focus As Board Prepares To Convene

The 240th Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at the organisation's headquarters in East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi. The meeting will begin at 10:15 am.

It was originally planned for Gir, Gujarat, but the venue has since been changed, according to a communication issued by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC) - II.

The detailed agenda is yet to be made public. The agenda papers are expected to be shared separately. This means the specific proposals and decisions that could come up for discussion remain unclear ahead of the meeting.

About EPFO CBT

The CBT is EPFO's apex decision-making body. It includes representatives of the central and state governments, employers and employees. Its role covers the organisation's administration, investments, financial performance and implementation of social security schemes.

There are three key schemes which the board is responsible for:

• Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 1952: Provides retirement savings through contributions from employees and employers. Members can access the accumulated corpus and interest subject to withdrawal rules.

• Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995: Provides pension benefits to eligible members and their families, including retirement, disability and survivor pensions.

• Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 1976: Provides insurance benefits to eligible EPF members in the event of their death while in service.

EPF Interest Rate

The employees’ contribution toward EPF is 12% of their basic pay and dearness allowance (DA). The employer contributes an equal amount. The rate of interest for the financial year 2024-25 was fixed at 8.25%.

The forthcoming meeting may spotlight the issues related to retirement savings and the social security framework of the EPFO. Subscribers will have to wait for the agenda documents and meeting outcomes for clarification.

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