Fact Check: Did EPFO Increase EPS-95 Minimum Pension To Rs. 7,500? Here's The Truth

A letter claiming that the minimum EPS-95 pension has been increased to Rs. 7,500 has gone viral on social media. EPFO officially stepped in to dismiss the viral claim, clarifying that the notification being circulated about the EPS-95 minimum pension hike to rS. 7,500 is completely Fake.

EPFO posted on its official social media handle: " Attention! The letter being circulated on increase in minimum EPS pension is completely fake."

What Does the Fake Letter Claim?

The viral letter, titled "Notification regarding an increase in minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme", claimed that the revised pension amount of Rs. 7,500 per month was approved. It would become effective from April 30, 2026. All eligible pensioners would start receiving payments from May 1, 2026 . Pension disbursing agencies were directed to ensure immediate implementation.

The letter is entirely fabricated and even has what appeared to be official government letterheads and stamps to make it look authentic.

The Reality of Current EPS-95 Status

As of 2026, the minimum pension under EPS-95 is Rs.1,000 per month. Despite repeated demands from pensioners, there is currently no immediate plan to revise the minimum pension amount.

The minimum pension of Rs. 1,000 was introduced on September 1, 2014, and has been unchanged since then despite the Koshiyari Committee recommending an increase to Rs. 3,000 as far back as December 2011, which was never approved by the Cabinet.

In May 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment is actively reviewing a proposal to raise the minimum monthly pension beyond Rs. 1,000. While no final decision or official notification has been issued yet, discussions are reportedly progressing with possible revisions ranging from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 3,000.

Discussions reportedly revolve around more moderate figures such as Rs1,500, Rs. 2,000, Rs. 2,500, and Rs. 3,000 rather than a jump to Rs. 7,500.

About EPS-95

The Employees' Pension Scheme is a mandatory social security programme for eligible organised-sector workers. To qualify members need at least 10 years of contributory service.

Employees completing more than 20 years of service receive an additional two-year weightage. Under this scheme employers contribute 8.33% of basic salary along wth the DA while the central Government contributes 1.16% toward pension benefits