EPFO Higher Pension in 2026: Who Still Qualifies and How to Act

The fresh application window closed in 2023; in 2026 the action is tracking, demand notices and corrections, not new sign-ups.

Eligibility hinges on being an EPS-95 member before 1 September 2014 and contributing on wages above the ceiling.

A demand notice asks for a lump-sum deposit of past dues plus interest before a higher PPO is issued.

Pension formula: pensionable salary times pensionable service divided by 70.

Ignore viral posts claiming a 7,500 rupee minimum pension is approved or the window has reopened; EPFO has not confirmed either.