EPFO Pension Form 2025 Viral News: What is the truth? Know the whole thing in easy language
For the last few days, a news is becoming increasingly viral on social media, WhatsApp and some websites that all pensioners (pensioners) have to submit a new form by July 28, 2025, otherwise their pension will be stopped.
It is quite natural for such news to create fear and anxiety in the minds of the elders and local people. But what is the problem? Is this news true? Has the government or EPFO issued any such order?
Come, in this article we know the real realities of this viral news and also some learnings for pensioners.
What is the claim of the viral news?
It has been said in this news that if a pensioner has not submitted a new form by July 28, 2025, then his pension will be stopped. This news has been exaggerated on many websites and social media pages, in which the elderly and their families have been confirmed.
What is the truth? (PIB and Government’s response)
Regarding this news, the Government of India has said in clear and unambiguous words that this news is completely hoax and baseless.
PIB Fact Check, which is the secret fact-checking agency of the Government of India, has rejected this claim. They said that:
- EPFO has not issued any such new form.
- There is no plan to stop the pension of any beneficiary.
- This news has been spread to spread and create fear among the people.
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organization), which comes under the Ministry of Labor and Employment (Ministry of Labor and Employment), has also made it clear that the pension service is completely safe.
Why do such fake news spread?
Now the question is why such a rumour was spread? There can be many reasons behind this:
- Spreading confusion about doctors
Some people spread such rumours in the society for the movie Doctor and Monster. Such people are distracted and many times such news is also spread for political or personal benefits. - Cyber Crime
It has also been seen that many times cyber thugs, under the guise of such news, take people’s bank details, Aadhaar number, OTP and other confidential information from fake websites.
For example – a link has been sent to an elderly person on WhatsApp or SMS that “click here and fill your pension form” – and as soon as the link is clicked, their information will be listed.
What should pensioners do? (Important Tips)
If you are a pensioner or there is a pensioner in your house, keep in mind the below points:
- ✔️ Trust only official information
For any information related to EPFO or the government, visit only these websites.
https://www.epfindia.gov.in
EPFO’s Twitter/X handle or Facebook page - ✔️Don’t click on anonymous links
Any SMS, email or WhatsApp message that contains a link related to pension – don’t click on it. It may be a fishing link.
Example:
If you have got the message – “Your pension may stop from July 28, fill the form immediately”, then stay tuned. Check the subscribers directly on the EPFO website. - ✔️ Do not share your personal information with anyone
If someone calls with Aadhaar number, bank account, OTP or pension ID, do not tell at all. No government institution asks for such information over the phone. - ✔️ Contact the enrolment
If you have any doubts about any news, then call EPFO number 14470 or inquire with the customers of your EPFO office. - ✔️ Scientific advice to writers too
Whatever pensioners you know – definitely tell them this information so that they do not get deceived.
Can the pension be stopped at any time?
Yes, in some cases pension can be stopped, but that too when:
- You have not submitted Jeevan Pramaan (Life Certificate) on time.
- Your documents are found to be incorrect.
- You have not claimed any pension for a very long time.
But for all this, the government gives notices from time to time through SMS, newspapers, portals and offices, not such glimpse news.
Some true and useful things for pensioners
- It is necessary to give life certificate in the month of November every year.
- Digital Jeevan Pramaan Patra (Digital Life Certificate) can now be obtained from mobile app and bank as well.
- EPFO’s UMANG app is very useful for checking pension status or crawlity.
Conclusion
The most important message of this article is that:
The news of pension being stopped by 28 July 2025 is completely fake and fake.
The government and EPFO have not confirmed any such thing, rather they have called it “rumor” and “misinformation”.
So don’t be afraid, do not believe any fake message or link, and get information only from government resources. Your pension is completely safe.
Final suggestion:
- After reading any news related to pension, do not share it immediately.
- First check whether that news is correct or not.
- If you feel that any news is a rumor, then stop it and also tell the articles.
Your pension future is secure – just stay advisory and stay mortgaged.
