PF Withdrawal in 2026: How Much You Can Take Out, and When

Withdraw up to 75% of your PF after one month of unemployment, the full balance after two

Auto-settlement now runs up to Rs 5 lakh, with Aadhaar-linked claims often paid in about 3 working days

Pull out before 5 years of service and TDS bites: 10% with PAN, 20% without, nil below Rs 50,000

EPFO 3.0 merged 13 old reasons into 3 categories and adds a 25% minimum-balance floor

UPI and ATM withdrawals are approved but not live yet as of mid-2026

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