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EPFO Records 20.06 Lakh Net Additions in May, Highest Since 2018

Government officials attribute the increase to reforms aimed at expanding formal-sector inclusion

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EPFO reports record-breaking net addition of 20.06 lakh members in May 2025
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Overview

  • Net payroll additions rose 4.79% month-on-month and 2.84% year-on-year in May 2025
  • Workers aged 18 to 25 accounted for 59.48% of new subscribers, contributing 8.73 lakh net additions
  • Female enrolment reached 2.62 lakh, with net female payroll additions up 7.54% month-on-month and 15.04% year-on-year
  • Approximately 16.11 lakh members who had exited previously rejoined EPFO, marking a 2.12% month-on-month increase and 14.27% year-on-year gain
  • Top five states and union territories contributed about 60% of net additions, led by Maharashtra’s 20.33% share