New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for employers to file the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and deposit statutory provident fund contributions for September 2026 to 31 October, giving establishments an additional 16 days to complete compliance formalities.

In a circular dated 13 October 2026, EPFO extended the deadline from 15 October to 31 October in response to representations from employers and other stakeholders about technical, operational and administrative difficulties following the revision of the statutory PF wage ceiling. The extension is limited to the September 2026 wage month and does not change deadlines for other months.

The filing deadline was extended a...