EPFO extends ECR filing deadline to October 31, 2026
In short
EPFO has moved the September 2026 ECR filing deadline for employers from October 15 to October 31, 2026.
This gives employers 16 more days to file EPF, EPS and EDLI data. The reason given is the PF wage ceiling change from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, but the full filing rules are not stated.
What the reporting says
EPFO has extended the September 2026 ECR filing deadline for employers from October 15 to October 31, 2026. The publisher-supplied summary says the change follows the increase in the PF wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, and that employers must calculate contributions using the applicable wage ceilings. The immediate consequence is more time to file EPF, EPS and EDLI data, while the source also notes a separate Amnesty Scheme 2026 deadline for exempt PF trusts.
Why it matters
EPFO has extended the September 2026 ECR filing deadline from October 15 to October 31, 2026. The summary links the change to the PF wage ceiling rising from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, which affects how employers calculate contributions for EPF, EPS and EDLI. The reporting also mentions an Amnesty Scheme 2026 for exempt PF trusts, but details are limited.