The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), vide Circular No. INV-11/2/2021-INV/E-41960/2519, has officially declared an interest rate of 8.25% for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) members' accounts for the financial year **2025-26**. The notified rate will be applied to eligible EPF account balances in accordance with the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme and applicable EPFO guidelines. This annual declaration is a significant update for employers, payroll administrators, HR professionals, compliance officers, and EPF subscribers, as it determines the interest credited to members' provident fund accumulations for the financial year. Organizations should ensure that their payroll and compliance teams are aware of the declared rate and refer to the circular for implementation guidance and any related instructions issued by EPFO.