Employees Provident Fund: Employees Provident Fund Organization has informed people eligible for higher pension that they should apply as soon as possible, Otherwise, after the expiry of the last date, you will not be entitled to get higher pension. It has already been extended twice by EPFO. In such a situation, the possibility of doing it further seems less.
How long will be able to apply
Employee Provident Fund Eligible candidates have been given the last chance to apply for higher pension by 26 June 2023. This means that you have to compulsorily apply till Monday to get higher pension. Although high pension scheme is not for everyone. According to the decision issued by the Supreme Court on November 4, only a few members of EPF can apply.
Link continues on the portal to apply
For how you can apply for higher pension, EPFO has Some circulars have been issued on how employees can apply for higher pension from EPS. The retirement fund body has introduced an online link on the Member Services Portal to submit its joint application form. You need to have some important documents while applying.
What are the required documents
While applying online You must have Universal Account Number (UAN), Pension Payment Order (PPO) number, proof of payment over and above the salary limit in EPF account, etc.
Who can Can apply
According to the decision of the Supreme Court, only two types of people can apply for higher pension. First- Those who were members of EPF and EPS till 1 September 2014 and remained so even after that date. Second- Retired before 1st September 2014 and had earlier opted for higher pension, but their application was rejected by EPFO officials.
How to apply  ;
When a member fulfills this eligibility and submits all the necessary documents, he can now apply for higher pension. . User can apply by visiting the member service portal. EPFO has asked its field offices to validate the applications within 20 days. It is worth noting that to make up for the shortfall in contribution, you will have to make an extra payment. EPFO has clarified that 1.16 per cent of the wage ceiling will come from the employer’s contribution.
