The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has registered its highest-ever monthly payroll growth, with a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025. This marks the strongest increase since the organisation began publishing payroll data in April 2018.
According to the provisional figures released on Wednesday, the June data shows a 9.14 per cent rise in net payroll additions compared to May 2025. On a year-on-year basis, the growth stood at 13.46 per cent over June 2024. Officials said the surge reflects expanding employment opportunities and greater awareness of employee benefits, supported by EPFO’s outreach measures.
In June 2025, over 10.62 lakh new subscribers were enrolled, a jump of 12.68 per cent from May and 3.61 per cent from the same period last year. The 18–25 age group continued to dominate, with 6.39 lakh new entrants — accounting for more than 60 per cent of total enrolments. The net payroll addition for this age group reached 9.72 lakh, reflecting that a large proportion of new members are first-time job seekers entering the organised workforce.
Re-enrolment of members who had exited earlier also saw an increase. Nearly 16.93 lakh individuals rejoined EPFO in June, a 5.09 per cent rise from May and almost 20 per cent higher than last year. These members chose to transfer their savings instead of withdrawing them, thereby extending their social security coverage.
Female participation in the EPFO workforce also showed an upward trend. Around 3.02 lakh women joined as new subscribers in June, a 14.92 per cent increase over May. The net female payroll addition stood at 4.72 lakh, recording double-digit growth both on a monthly and annual basis. Officials noted that this reflects a gradual move towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
State-wise data indicated that Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana were among the top contributors, with Maharashtra alone accounting for over 20 per cent of the total additions. Together, the top five states and union territories contributed more than 61 per cent of the net payroll.
On the industry front, establishments engaged in schools, expert services, construction, higher education, engineering products, trading and financing reported the most significant increases. Expert services, which include manpower suppliers and security services, accounted for the largest share, contributing over 42 per cent of the total net membership during the month.
