EPFO registers over 19 lakh net members in April

EPFO registers over 19 lakh net members in April

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Sunday reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members in April 2025, reflecting a strong momentum in formal sector employment. The latest payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment indicates a noticeable rise in workforce participation, particularly among the youth.

According to the provisional figures, around 8.49 lakh new members enrolled with the EPFO during the month of April. This marks an increase of 12.5 percent compared to March 2025. Of these new joiners, nearly 57.7 percent were in the age group of 18 to 25 years, underscoring a healthy entry rate of young workers into the organized sector.

The data also highlights regional trends, with five states and union territories contributing over 60 percent of the net payroll additions. Maharashtra led the chart, accounting for 21.1 percent of the total member additions. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana also recorded notable contributions to the overall increase.

Industry-wise, the expert services segment, including manpower suppliers, saw the highest number of new member additions. Other sectors such as trading and commercial establishments, engineering contractors, construction, computer services, and education also witnessed significant growth in employment registrations. Within expert services, manpower suppliers alone added around 4.24 lakh new accounts.

The EPFO has clarified that the payroll figures are provisional and subject to change as the organization continues to update its data based on new Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) filings and revised member records. Monthly revisions are also made due to exit corrections and Aadhaar-based identification updates.