EPFO ECR deadline October 31: 11 days left to file September PF, EPS and EDLI data
The extension is linked to the increase in the statutory PF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, notified on September 17, 2026. This means September contributions have to reflect two different wage ceilings. EPFO initially set October 15 as the filing deadline but later gave employers an additional 16 days to complete the September ECR accurately.
Why has EPFO extended the September ECR deadline?
Employers now have more time to file the Electronic Challan Cum Return (ECR) for September 2026. EPFO has extended the deadline from October 15 to October 31, 2026, citing the additional time needed because of the recent revision in the PF wage ceili... [2698 chars]
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