EPFO services down June 26-29 for system migration; resume June 30
Synopsis
EPFO is taking its Member Portal, Employer Portal, and UMANG App offline from 26 to 29 June for a system migration — meaning millions of salaried employees cannot submit claims, file ECR returns, or access e-passbooks during that window. The UMANG app notification, however, cites a later resumption date of 2 July, raising questions about coordination.
Key Takeaways
EPFO online services will be unavailable from 26 June to 29 June 2026 due to a scheduled system migration.
Affected services include claim submission , ECR filing , UAN linking , and e-passbook access.
The Member Portal , Employer Portal , and UMANG App are all impacted.
Services are expected to resume from 30 June , though the UMANG app notification cites 2 July as the resumption date.
Members needing help during the outage can contact the EPFO call centre at 14470 .
The Finance Ministry has approved an 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY26 — the third consecutive year at this level — with credits expected later this month.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Thursday, 25 June announced a scheduled system migration exercise that will render several of its key digital services temporarily unavailable from 26 June to 29 June 2026. Services are expected to resume from 30 June, the organisation confirmed.
Services Affected During the Outage
Members and employers will be unable to access a range of critical functions during the migration window. These include claim submission and processing, Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) filing, UAN linking for new employees, and e-passbook services. The disruption spans the Member Portal, Employer Portal, and the UMANG App.
Users accessing EPFO services through the UMANG application were shown a notification stating that services are unavailable due to the scheduled migration and are expected to resume on 2 July — two days later than the date cited on the main portal. The notification added, 'We regret the inconvenience caused.'
Why the Migration Is Being Carried Out
The EPFO said the temporary suspension is part of a planned system upgrade aimed at delivering faster, more reliable, and more secure services to its stakeholders. The organisation manages retirement savings for millions of salaried employees across the country and provides a wide range of digital services through its online platforms and the UMANG application.
Notably, this migration comes at a time when EPFO's digital infrastructure is under heightened scrutiny, given the scale of its subscriber base and the frequency of service-related complaints on public forums.
What Members and Employers Should Do
The EPFO has advised users to plan their activities in advance to avoid inconvenience during the outage period. Stakeholders facing difficulties may contact the EPFO call centre at 14470 for support during the migration window.
EPF Interest Rate Context
Separately, earlier in June, reports indicated that the Finance Ministry approved the 8.25 per cent interest rate recommended by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body of the EPFO. The CBT — chaired by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya — had decided on 2 March 2026 to retain the EPF interest rate at 8.25 per cent for FY26, marking the third consecutive year the rate has been held at the same level. The interest amount is expected to be credited to subscribers' accounts later this month.
With the system migration set to run through the final days of June, subscribers awaiting interest credits or processing pending claims are advised to act before 26 June or wait until services are fully restored.
Point of View
Scheduling a migration at month-end — when ECR filings peak — suggests inadequate stakeholder planning. The 8.25% interest rate approval is welcome, but subscribers awaiting credits will now have to wait longer if the migration overruns.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EPFO services will be unavailable during the June 2026 migration?
Claim submission and processing, ECR filing, UAN linking for new employees, and e-passbook services will all be unavailable. The Member Portal, Employer Portal, and UMANG App are affected from 26 June to 29 June 2026.
When will EPFO services resume after the system migration?
EPFO has stated that services will resume from 30 June 2026. However, the UMANG app notification indicates a later resumption date of 2 July, so users should verify on both platforms before transacting.
Why is EPFO conducting this system migration?
The migration is a planned system upgrade aimed at providing faster, more reliable, and more secure digital services to members and employers. EPFO has not disclosed the specific technical changes being made.
What should EPFO members do if they need help during the outage?
Members and employers can contact the EPFO call centre at 14470 for support during the migration period. EPFO has also advised users to plan their activities in advance to minimise disruption.
What is the current EPF interest rate for FY26?
The EPF interest rate for FY26 is 8.25 per cent, approved by the Finance Ministry following a recommendation by the Central Board of Trustees on 2 March 2026. This is the third consecutive year the rate has been held at 8.25 per cent, and credits are expected to be posted to subscriber accounts later in June.
