Decoding the October 2026 Amendment to the Employees Pension Scheme Under the Social Security Code
Let us look closely at the recent update from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. On October 15, 2026, the government released a gazette notification, GSR 890 E, which amends a specific section of the Employees Pension Scheme 2026. As corporate structures transition into the new Code on Social Security 2020 framework, keeping track of these exact wording changes is what keeps payroll processing and compliance audits running smoothly. 👉 Download the Notification - Amendment to the Employees Pension Scheme Under the Social Security Code: [ Click Here to Access the File ] The government exercised its powers under Section 15 subsection 1 clause b of the Social Security Code to amend Paragraph 4, sub-paragraph 2 of the EPS 2026. First, the amendment replaces the open-ended text regarding sums specified by the Central Government. In its place, the notification inserts a strict limit, stating wages up to rupees fifteen thousand per month. This demands careful atten...
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