The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added a net 16.10 lakh members during February 2025, reflecting a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 3.99% compared to the same month last year, according to a release by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. This net addition highlights the positive momentum in India’s formal job market and showcases growing awareness around employee benefits.
Among the 16.10 lakh, around 7.39 lakh were new subscribers who joined EPFO for the first time, driven by job opportunities and outreach programs. Notably, the 18-25 age group dominated the new additions, accounting for 57.71% or 4.27 lakh new members. In total, 6.78 lakh net payroll additions were made in this age group, showing a 3.01% YoY growth.
The number of members rejoining EPFO also rose to 13.18 lakh in February 2025—an 11.85% jump from the previous year. These members had previously exited but chose to rejoin, continuing their EPF accounts and transferring existing balances, ensuring continuity of social security benefits.
The report also highlighted strong participation from women. A total of 2.08 lakh new female members joined EPFO in February 2025, marking a 1.26% YoY growth. The net payroll addition of female members reached 3.37 lakh, a significant 9.23% YoY increase, underlining the growing diversity in India’s organized workforce.
State-wise, Maharashtra led with a 20.90% share in net additions, followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Haryana—together contributing nearly 60% of all additions.
Industry-wise, the highest growth was seen in sectors like fish processing, cleaning services, IT hardware services, airline-related establishments, and societies or clubs. Notably, expert services like security and manpower supply accounted for 41.72% of total payroll additions.
Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Employment data is subject to monthly revisions by EPFO as employee records get updated.
