The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), through its circular dated 13 October 2026, has extended the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remitting statutory contributions for the wage month of September 2026.
Key Compliance Update
- Original due date: 15 October 2026
- Extended due date: 31 October 2026
- Applicable period: Wage month of September 2026
- Coverage: Filing of ECR and remittance of corresponding statutory contributions for September 2026.
The extension has been granted in view of the payroll and compliance-system changes required following the revision of the wage ceiling effective from 17 September 2026.
Important: This extension applies exclusively to the September 2026 wage month. It does not extend statutory timelines for any other wage month or waive other compliance obligations.
Employers, HR professionals, payroll teams and compliance practitioners should review the circular and complete the required filing and payment within the extended deadline.
Official Circular: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), dated 13 October 2026.
Source: Official EPFO circular attached below. Please refer to the original circular for complete details.
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