The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), vide Circular No. Compliance/AnnAcPlan/2022-23/RationalizationofECR-Part(1)/e-704368/624, has extended the due date for filing the Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) and remitting statutory EPF contributions for the September 2026 wage month until 31 October 2026. The extension provides additional time for employers and establishments to complete the required EPF return filing and contribution payments for the specified wage period. Employers, payroll teams, HR professionals, and compliance officers should refer to the official EPFO circular for the applicable instructions and ensure that the ECR is filed and statutory contributions are remitted within the extended deadline.