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The deadline to apply for higher EPS pension has been extended to July 11 from June 26, 2023...
Originally, the deadline to apply for higher EPS pension was March 3, 2023..
As the EPFO delayed issuing appropriate circulars on how eligible employees can apply for higher pension, the deadline for the first time was extended to May 3, 2023..
As per the judgement, an employee is eligible for higher EPS pension if:. member of EPS and/or EPF on September 1, 2014 and continued to remain the same after.retired prior to September 1, 2014 and was making higher contribution to their EPF account..
The EPFO has provided an online link on the Member Sewa portal for eligible employees to apply for higher EPS pension..
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