EPFO extends September PF return and payment deadline to 31 October
Summary
With many employers struggling to recalculate payroll after the PF wage ceiling changed to ₹25,000 on 17 September, EPFO pushed the September ECR filing and payment deadline back 16 days, from 15 October to 31 October.
Key points
- Covers EPF, EPS and EDLI for September 2026 wages
- September is split: ₹15,000 ceiling for the 1st–16th, ₹25,000 for the 17th–30th
- Other months stay due on the 15th; the obligation itself is not waived
What it means for Korean companiesIf you paid September at the old ceiling, correct it before 31 October. The extension covers September only.