Missing EPF Entries for Sept-Oct 2025? EPFO Explains the Delay

New Delhi, November 27, 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued an important clarification after a number of members noticed that their EPF passbooks were not displaying contributions for the wage months of September and October 2025.

The good news is that there is no fault with your individual account or contributions. The missing entries are only a temporary issue caused by a major technical overhaul the EPFO is currently implementing.

The Reason: A Revamped ECR System

The primary reason behind the temporary non-visibility of your EPF entries is a significant upgrade to the EPFO’s backend processing system.

• What is the Upgrade? The EPFO is actively processing passbook updates under a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) ledger posting mechanism.
• What is ECR? The ECR system is the method through which employers file their monthly returns and make the contribution payments for all their employees. This new, upgraded system aims to bring about better data accuracy, prevent errors, and streamline the entire process.
• Why the Delay? As with any large-scale system upgrade, the transition is causing a brief slowdown in the posting process. The organization is shifting to the new ledger structure, which means that the contributions for September and October—the first months under the new system—are taking slightly longer to reflect in your online passbook.

EPFO Assures Members: No Need to Worry

The EPFO has acknowledged the inconvenience caused and has assured all members that their money is safe and the missing entries are purely a matter of delayed digital reflection.

In a recent communication, the organization stated that the passbook updates for these two months are “under process” and the temporary non-visibility of contributions is expected to last “for a couple of days.“

Key Takeaways for Members:

• Your Contributions Are Safe: The delay does not mean your employer has failed to deposit the money. The deposits are being processed through the new system.
• No Action Required: You do not need to contact your employer or raise a grievance with the EPFO at this time regarding the missing entries.
• Wait and Check: The passbook details should reflect automatically once the revamped ECR ledger posting is complete.

How to Check Your EPF Balance

While waiting for the passbook update to complete, members can continue to check their balance and transactional summaries using official channels.

• Via the EPFO Portal: Log in to the UAN Member e-Sewa portal using your UAN and password. The EPFO has also launched a new ‘Passbook Lite’ feature which provides a simple, convenient summary of your account directly on the member portal dashboard.
• Via the UMANG App: This government mobile application allows you to view your passbook details after entering your UAN and receiving an OTP.

This technical upgrade is part of the EPFO’s ongoing efforts to enhance and modernize its services, aiming for a more transparent and efficient digital experience for its millions of subscribers in the long run.