The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently clarified a significant change in its withdrawal policy following a wave of social media backlash. In a bid to improve the financial security of members, the EPFO confirmed that individuals who leave their job can immediately withdraw 75% of their Provident Fund (PF) balance. The remaining 25% can be accessed after the member has remained unemployed for a year. This change aims to provide more financial flexibility while also ensuring long-term savings and pension eligibility.

The decision comes in light of the EPFO's new rules, which extend the waiting period for withdrawing the entire provident fund during unemployment. Previously, members could claim the full PF amount just two months after leaving a job. Now, the waiting p

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