The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued a clarification after a fake notification claiming a major increase in EPS-95 pension went viral on social media. The circulating letter falsely stated that the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95) had been raised to Rs 7,500 per month from April 30, 2026, with revised payments starting May 1, 2026.

The EPFO, through its official X handle, confirmed that the notification is fake and urged subscribers not to believe or share misleading information related to pension benefits and EPF updates.

At present, the minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme remains Rs 1,000 per month for eligible members. The same minimum amount is applicable for widow or widower pension, nominee pension and dependent parent pension under the scheme.

The viral claim triggered confusion among pensioners and EPS subscribers, especially amid growing discussions around pension revision demands and retirement benefit reforms.

What did the fake EPS-95 notification claim?

The fake circular claimed that the government had approved a sharp increase in the minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500 per month. It also mentioned that revised pension payments would begin from May 2026.

However, no such official order has been issued by the EPFO or the Centre.

EPS-95 is mandatory for formal sector employees earning up to Rs 15,000 per month at the time of joining establishments with 20 or more employees. Under the scheme, a portion of the employer’s contribution goes towards pension benefits.

Every month, EPFO deducts pension contributions calculated at 8.33% of the employee’s basic salary and dearness allowance (DA), subject to a maximum limit of Rs 1,250 per month.

How is EPS-95 pension calculated?

The monthly pension amount under EPS-95 is determined using pensionable salary and pensionable service.

The formula used is:

EPS Pension = Pensionable service x pensionable salary ÷ 70

Under existing rules, the minimum pension amounts are:

Rs 1,000 per month for member pension

Rs 1,000 for widow/widower, nominee and dependent parent pension

Rs 250 for children pension beneficiaries

Rs 750 for orphan pension beneficiaries.