PF Compliance

EPFO Higher Pension Application: The Joint Option Process

2025-06-15 · 7 min

Following the Supreme Court's 2022 judgment, eligible members can apply jointly with their employer for higher pension.

Eligibility

Members who contributed on actual salary exceeding the wage ceiling and were in service on or after 1 September 2014.

Application

Submit joint declaration and consent forms via the EPFO portal with the employer.

Funding

Members may need to make additional contributions to bring EPS deposits to the higher salary level.

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