In a major compliance shift for 2026, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made registration under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) mandatory for all PF-registered establishments. This move directly impacts access to the PF Employer Portal and statutory operations. Employers who fail to register under PMVBRY may face restricted or blocked portal access, disrupting payroll, compliance filings, and employee benefit processing. This blog provides verified, actionable insights into the update, its implications, and how employers can ensure timely compliance.
What Is PMVBRY and Why Is It Mandatory?
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) is a government initiative aimed at incentivizing formal employment. Under this scheme, eligible employers receive financial benefits for onboarding new employees into the formal workforce.
As per the latest EPFO system update (January 2026):
- PMVBRY registration is now compulsory for all establishments registered under the PF Act.
- Non-compliance may result in restricted or blocked access to the PF Employer Portal, affecting monthly returns, challan generation, and employee data uploads.
What Happens If You Don’t Register?
Employers who skip PMVBRY registration may face:
- Inability to access the PF Employer Portal
- Delayed or failed compliance filings
- Risk of penalties for non-submission of returns
- Disruption in employee benefit processing
This is not a policy suggestion—it is a system-enforced restriction as per EPFO’s backend update.
Step-by-Step Guide to Register Under PMVBRY
- Visit the official EPFO portal: https://unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in
- Login with your employer credentials
- Navigate to the PMVBRY Registration tab
- Fill in required details:
- Establishment ID
- Employee details (as per eligibility)
- Bank account and IFSC for incentive credit
- Upload supporting documents
- Submit and track registration status
Who Is Eligible Under PMVBRY?
- New employees earning less than ₹15,000/month
- Employees not previously registered under EPFO
- Establishments registered under EPFO on or before 31 March 2022
Key Takeaways for Employers
- PMVBRY registration is not optional — it’s a system requirement
- Complete registration immediately to avoid compliance disruption
- HR and payroll teams must be trained on the new workflow
- Monitor EPFO circulars and system alerts for updates
