New Delhi, July 7 -- Getting married is an important commitment in a person's life. Significant changes to their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) member accounts, how the accounts work and their nomination-related rules.

As per the EPF Scheme 2026, it is essential for members to submit a fresh nomination after their marriage, as any prior nomination made before the wedding becomes invalid.

Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, the rules do not make it compulsory or mandatory for an EPF member to nominate their spouse. A member with a family may nominate one or more eligible family members, as explained in the Code on Social Security, 2020.

The EPF Scheme 2026 mandates that members update their nomination details after marriage to ens...