According to a report, around 97,640 EPFO members and pensioners are expected to receive a higher pension under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995. A report by The Hindu states that this includes 8,401 Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) and 89,235 people who have received demand notices.

As per the report, demand notices have been sent only to those found eligible for the higher pension. This step is being taken in compliance with the Supreme Court’s order dated November 4, 2022.

What is the Option for Choosing a Higher Pension in EPS?

When an employee opts for a higher pension, they select the option of a higher employer contribution under the EPS pension plan. Only employees who were EPF members on September 1, 2014, are eligible for this option. By choosing a higher pension, the extra amount is deposited into a separate pension fund, which grows over time due to interest. This ultimately increases the total pension amount.

How to Check EPS Higher Pension Application Status?

Around 97,000 Provident Fund (PF) members and pensioners across India are waiting to receive a higher pension under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995. If you have applied, you can check your application status by following these steps:

Steps to Check Higher Pension Application Status

  • Visit the EPFO Member e-Service Portal.
  • Scroll down and click on the option “Track Application Status for Pension on Higher Wages.”
  • Enter the required details such as Acknowledgement Number, UAN, PPO Number, and Captcha Code.
  • Consent to identity verification by clicking the checkbox. You may need to provide your Aadhaar number, biometric, or OTP for verification.
  • Click on the ‘Get OTP’ button.
  • Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
  • Once verified, your application status will be displayed on the screen.