Understanding PF Contributions: What Happens When Salary Exceeds the Rs. 6,500 Limit?

akshata709
As per the PF Act, the maximum basic salary entitlement for PF is Rs. 6,500. My question is, if an employee's salary exceeds this limit after receiving an increment, are they still entitled to make Employee PF Contributions? If yes, is the contribution fixed at Rs. 780, or can the company exclude such employees from contributing?
akshata709
Thank you very much for the valuable answer. I recently visited the EPF India site but could not find any information related to the increased basic limits for PF contribution in Maharashtra State. Kindly send me the circular if it is available with you.
abbasiti
EPF Salary Limit and Contribution Details

To date, the ceiling salary limit for EPF is Rs. 6,500. There has been no amendment to increase the limit to Rs. 10,000.

Once members are enrolled in PF, they will continue until the end of their service. The statutory obligation is to contribute up to the ceiling salary. However, both employees and employers can choose to contribute based on higher salaries if they wish.

Regards,
Abbas.P.S
muraliaprasath
Hi Murali, May I know from when the amendments regarding the PF limit (Rs. 6,500/- to Rs. 10,000/-) come into effect?

Thank you.
gopirjy
Please, can you tell me if an employee wants to enhance their PF contribution above 12%, what is the procedure for that? Should HR inform the PF office?

Regards,
GOPI
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