on July 27, 2026 at 9:38 am EPFO auto refund: 1.18 lakh dormant PF accounts verified; no claim needed for balances up to ₹1,000​

The Labour Ministry has completed bank verification for 1.18 lakh dormant EPFO accounts under its auto-refund pilot. The system is expected to be ready by August-end, allowing eligible subscribers to receive their PF money without filing a claim.