EPF Calculator
Employee provident fund
Your EPF Details
Plan your retirement corpus
This is what 12% of your contribution is calculated on
EPF withdrawal allowed after 58 (55 for some organizations)
Current EPF rate is 8.15% (2024-25). Government revises it every year.
Your EPF at Retirement
About EPF Calculator
The EPF Calculator helps you estimate your retirement corpus from the Employee Provident Fund. EPF is a mandatory savings scheme for salaried employees in India, where both employee and employer contribute 12% of basic salary.
With government-guaranteed interest rates (currently 8.15%) and tax-free withdrawals after 5 years, EPF is one of the safest retirement savings instruments in India. Use our calculator to plan your retirement and see the power of long-term compounding.
How to Use This EPF Calculator
Step 1: Enter your monthly basic salary + DA (the amount on which EPF is calculated).
Step 2: Enter your current age and retirement age (standard is 58).
Step 3: Adjust the expected EPF interest rate (current rate is 8.15%).
Step 4: Click "Calculate EPF Corpus" to see your retirement amount.
Step 5: Use the Reset button to clear all inputs and try different scenarios.
Why EPF is a Retirement Superstar
EPF is often called the 'silent wealth builder' because you barely notice the money leaving your salary, but over 30+ years, it grows into a massive corpus. The government guarantee means no market risk, and the tax-free withdrawal (after 5 years) makes it even sweeter. Plus, your employer is essentially giving you free money with their contribution.
EPF Tax Benefits Under Section 80C
- ✓Employee Contribution: Eligible for deduction up to ₹1.5 lakhs per year under Section 80C.
- ✓Employer Contribution: Not taxable in your hands (up to 12% of basic).
- ✓Interest Earned: Tax-free if you complete 5 continuous years of service.
- ✓Final Withdrawal: Completely tax-free after 5 years of continuous service.
EPF vs Other Retirement Investments
| Feature | EPF | PPF | NPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate (current) | 8.15% | 7.1% | 9-10% (market-linked) |
| Employer Contribution | ✅ Yes (3.67%) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (up to 14%) |
| Tax-free Withdrawal | ✅ After 5 years | After 15 years (partial) | 60% at retirement |
| Risk Level | Government backed | Government backed | Moderate (market-linked) |
EPF Withdrawal Rules Before Retirement
| Purpose | Minimum Service | Maximum Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| Buying/Constructing House | 5 years | 90% of corpus |
| Marriage (Self/Sibling/Children) | 7 years | 50% of corpus |
| Higher Education | 7 years | 50% of corpus |
| Medical Emergency | None | 6 months basic + DA |
| Unemployment (no job) | 2 months wait | 100% after 2 months |
How EPF Contributions Break Down
Your Contribution (12% of basic)
100% → EPF Account
Example: ₹25,000 basic → ₹3,000/month to EPF
Employer Contribution (12% of basic)
3.67% → EPF Account + 8.33% → EPS Pension
Example: ₹25,000 basic → ₹917 to EPF, ₹2,083 to pension