EPFO adds 16.05 lakh net members in December 2024; Maharashtra leads
EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025 showed a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, with 8.47 lakh new subscribers.
Summary
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released provisional payroll data on 25 February 2025 showing a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, up 9.69% from November 2024 and 2.74% year on year. About 8.47 lakh new subscribers enrolled, of whom 4.85 lakh (57.29%) were aged 18-25. About 2.22 lakh new subscribers were women. Maharashtra led the states, contributing 21.71% of net payroll addition. On the same day, the 112th meeting of EPFO's Executive Committee formally adopted the Unified Pension Scheme for EPFO officers and staff from 1 April 2025.
Key facts
- Net members (December 2024)
- 16.05 lakh
- New subscribers
- 8.47 lakh
- Age 18-25 share of new
- 57.29%
- New women subscribers
- About 2.22 lakh
- Leading state
- Maharashtra, 21.71% of net addition
- 112th EC (25 February)
- Adopted UPS for EPFO staff from 1 April 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As per EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025, how many net members were added in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 16.05 lakh
EPFO recorded a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, including about 8.47 lakh new subscribers.
Which state led in net payroll addition in EPFO's December 2024 data, contributing 21.71%?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra led all states, adding 21.71% of the net payroll in December 2024.