Millions of private-sector employees across India are eagerly waiting for the annual interest credit in their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. The Central Government has already announced an interest rate of 8.25% for the financial years 2025-26, raising expectations among EPF subscribers.
However, many account holders have noticed that the interest entry is not yet visible in their PF passbooks. This has led to confusion and concerns about whether the interest amount has been credited. According to experts, there is no need to worry, as the process of updating interest in EPF accounts takes place in multiple stages and may take some time to reflect in passbooks.
Why Is PF Interest Not Visible Yet?
Industry experts explain that a delay in the display of interest credits does not mean that subscribers will lose their money. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) follows a phased administrative process before interest is reflected in individual accounts.
In March 2026, the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees recommended an annual interest rate of 8.25%. After this recommendation, the rate requires final approval and official notification from the Central Government. Once the notification is issued, EPFO begins updating interest credits across millions of EPF accounts.
Since the process involves data verification, account reconciliation, and record updates for a massive number of subscribers, it may take several weeks or even months before the interest becomes visible in passbooks. Reports suggest that interest entries may start appearing from the first week of July.
How to Check Your PF Balance Online
Employees can easily verify their EPF balance through the EPFO Member Passbook portal.
- Visit the official EPFO website
- Open the Member Passbook portal
- Enter your UAN, password, and captcha code
- Select your Member ID
- View your passbook, including employee and employer contributions
The passbook will also show any interest credited to your account once the update process is completed.
How to Check PF Balance Through the UMANG App
The government-operated UMANG App offers another convenient way to access EPF account details.
To check your balance using the app:
- Download the UMANG App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app and search for “EPFO.”
- Select the “View Passbook” option.
- Log in using your registered mobile number.
- Verify your identity through the OTP received on your phone.
- Access and review your EPF passbook instantly.
No Need to Panic
EPFO subscribers should remain patient while the interest update process is underway. Delays are common due to the large volume of accounts that need to be processed. Once the government issues the final notification and EPFO completes its verification procedures, the interest amount will automatically be credited and reflected in eligible EPF accounts.
For now, employees can periodically check their passbooks through the EPFO portal or the UMANG App to stay updated on their account status.
FAQ
Has EPF interest for FY 2025-26 been credited?
The interest credit process is expected to begin reflecting in EPF accounts after the official notification and administrative updates are completed.
What is the EPF interest rate for FY 2025-26?
The EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees has recommended an interest rate of 8.25% for FY 2025-26.
How can I check whether PF interest has been credited?
You can check your EPF passbook through the EPFO Member Passbook portal or the UMANG App using your UAN and registered mobile number.
