Of the new additions, 9.79 lakh were first-time subscribers, with over 61% (5.98 lakh) falling in the 18–25 age group, indicating a continued influx of youth into the formal workforce. Net payroll additions in this age group alone stood at 9.13 lakh, up 4.09% from July 2024, reflecting trends among first-time job seekers.
The data also shows 16.43 lakh members rejoined EPFO after exiting earlier, a 12.12% increase compared to the same month last year. These individuals mostly switched jobs and opted to transfer their EPF accounts, preserving their retirement savings.
Female participation also saw a boost, with 2.80 lakh new female subscribers and 4.42 lakh net additions, showing a marginal but positive 0.17% year-on-year growth, suggesting continued strides towards workforce inclusivity.
Maharashtra led state-wise contributions with 20.47% of the net additions, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh—each accounting for over 5% of the total.
Industry-wise, notable growth was observed in sectors such as garment manufacturing, hospitals, trading, travel, iron ore mining, and education, while expert services accounted for over 40% of total additions.
EPFO noted that payroll data is provisional and subject to revision due to ongoing updates in employee records and delayed filings by employers.
