Source: PIB Press Release
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has achieved a historic milestone by registering a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025, the highest since the inception of payroll data tracking in April 2018. This marks a 9.14% increase compared to May 2025 and a 13.46% rise from June 2024, reflecting a robust growth in formal employment across India.
EPFO Payroll Data Highlights (June 2025)
| Category | Figures | Month-on-Month Change | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Payroll Addition | 21.89 lakh | +9.14% | +13.46% |
| New Subscribers | 10.62 lakh | +12.68% | +3.61% |
| Youth (18-25) Subscribers | 6.39 lakh | +14.08% | Not specified |
| Net Payroll Addition (18-25) | 9.72 lakh | +11.41% | +12.15% |
| Rejoined Members | 16.93 lakh | +5.09% | +19.65% |
| New Female Subscribers | 3.02 lakh | +14.92% | +1.34% |
| Net Female Payroll Addition | 4.72 lakh | +11.11% | +10.29% |
| Leading State (Maharashtra) | 20.03% of total | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Key Highlights:
1. Surge in New Subscribers
In June 2025, EPFO enrolled approximately 10.62 lakh new subscribers, representing a 12.68% increase over May 2025 and a 3.61% rise compared to June 2024. This growth is attributed to improving employment opportunities and effective awareness campaigns.
2. Youth Dominance in New Enrollments
The 18-25 age group led the new enrollments, with 6.39 lakh individuals joining, constituting 60.22% of the total new subscribers. This reflects a 14.08% rise from May 2025, indicating that youth continue to dominate new registrations.
The most striking trend is the dominance of young job seekers aged 18-25 years:
| Youth Employment (18-25 Age Group) | Numbers | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New subscribers | 6.39 lakh | 14.08% (vs May 2025) |
| Share of total new subscribers | 60.22% | Dominant majority |
| Net payroll addition | 9.72 lakh | 11.41% (vs May 2025) |
| Annual growth | – | 12.15% (vs June 2024) |
3. Significant Rejoiners
Approximately 16.93 lakh members, who had exited earlier, rejoined EPFO in June 2025. This figure outlines a 5.09% increase over May 2025 and a 19.65% year-over-year growth.
4. Growth in Female Membership
Female participation showed a notable improvement, with 3.02 lakh new female subscribers in June, a 14.92% increase over May and a 1.34% rise year-over-year. The net female payroll addition stood at around 4.72 lakh, reflecting a 10.29% year-over-year rise.
5. Women’s Participation Growing
Female employment in the organized sector is increasing:
| Female Employment Metrics | June 2025 Numbers | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New female subscribers | 3.02 lakh | 14.92% (vs May 2025) |
| Year-on-year growth | – | 1.34% (vs June 2024) |
| Net female additions | 4.72 lakh | 11.11% (vs May 2025) |
| Annual comparison | – | 10.29% (vs June 2024) |
This growth indicates that workplaces are becoming more inclusive and diverse.
6. State-wise Contributions
Maharashtra led with 20.03% of the net payroll additions, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana. These states and Union Territories individually added more than 5% of the total net payroll.
Top 5 states/UTs together account for 61.51% of all new jobs, adding 13.46 lakh net members.
7. Industry-wise Trends
The ‘Expert Services’ industry saw the highest growth in net payroll additions, with manpower suppliers contributing significantly. This sector added approximately 42.14% of the total net membership, with manpower suppliers accounting for 51.31% of this segment.
Expert Services Breakdown
| Expert Services Category | Net Additions |
|---|---|
| Manpower Suppliers | 4,73,277 |
| Miscellaneous Activities | 1,30,925 |
| Expert Services (Not Classified) | 1,26,903 |
| Security Services | 1,01,241 |
| Normal Contractors | 90,104 |
| Total Expert Services | 9,22,450 |
Manpower suppliers alone account for 51.31% of expert services additions.
Provisional Nature of Data
It’s important to note that the EPFO payroll data is provisional, as data generation is a continuous exercise. Employee records are updated regularly, and previous data gets updated every month due to various factors such as filing of ECRs for previous months and modifications to earlier filed ECRs.
In conclusion, EPFO’s record net addition in June 2025 underscores the government’s efforts in enhancing employment opportunities and promoting social security benefits across the country.
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