EPF / PF

EPF Calculator India 2026

Calculate PF maturity amount, year-by-year growth & EPS monthly pension estimate

Your Details

₹5K₹30,000₹2L

EPF is calculated on Basic + DA. Most private companies have 0 DA.

EPF Wages (Basic + DA)₹30,000/mo
1830 yrs (28 yrs to retire)57

📋 Monthly Contribution Breakdown

Your Contribution

₹3,600

12% of wages

Employer → EPF

₹1,101

3.67% of wages

Employer → EPS

₹1,250

8.33% (≤₹15K cap)

Total to EPF

₹4,701

per month

EPF Maturity at 58

₹58.41 L

Total Interest

₹42.62 L

EPS Monthly Pension

₹6,000/mo

💰 Maturity Corpus Breakdown

Your Total Contributions (21%)₹12.10 L
Employer EPF Contributions (6%)₹3.70 L
Interest Earned (73%)₹42.62 L

🧓 EPS Pension Estimate

Formula: Monthly Pension = (Pensionable Salary × Pensionable Service) ÷ 70

Pensionable Salary

₹15,000

capped at ₹15,000

Service Years

28 yrs

max 35 yrs

Monthly Pension

₹6,000

estimated

⚠️ Pension calculation is simplified. Actual pension depends on EPFO records and service history.

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EPF Calculator — Free PF Maturity Calculator India 2026

Calculate your EPF corpus at retirement, monthly pension from EPS, and see how VPF can supercharge your retirement savings. EPF interest rate for FY 2023-24 is 8.25% p.a.

EPF vs NPS — Which is Better for Retirement?

EPF offers guaranteed 8.25% with full tax-free withdrawal. NPS invests in equities (potential 10-12% returns) but 60% is tax-free on maturity; 40% must buy annuity. For salaried employees, EPF is the foundation; NPS is an additional retirement booster.

Tax Benefits on EPF

Employee contributions qualify for 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5L). Interest earned is tax-free. Maturity amount is completely tax-free if you've served continuously for 5+ years. VPF contributions also qualify under 80C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EPF?

Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is a mandatory retirement savings scheme for salaried employees. Both employee and employer contribute 12% of Basic+DA each month. The fund earns interest (8.25% for FY24) and is tax-free on maturity.

How is EPF interest calculated?

EPF interest is calculated monthly on the running balance but credited at year-end. For FY 2023-24, the rate is 8.25% p.a. Contributions during a month earn interest from the next month.

What is the difference between EPF and EPS?

Your 12% contribution goes entirely to EPF. Employer's 12% splits: 3.67% to EPF and 8.33% to EPS (Employee Pension Scheme, capped at ₹15,000 wage). EPS provides a monthly pension at retirement.

What is VPF?

Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) lets you voluntarily contribute more than 12% to your EPF account. It earns the same 8.25% interest, is tax-free, and qualifies for 80C deduction — making it one of the best debt investment options.

Can I withdraw EPF before retirement?

Partial withdrawals are allowed for specific purposes: house purchase (after 5 years), medical emergency, marriage (after 7 years), education. Full withdrawal is possible after 2 months of unemployment.