The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), vide Circular No. **WSU/5(1)2005/Annual Accts/2026-2027/E-78534/23**, has issued a circular regarding the prompt credit of **8.25% interest** for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) members' accounts for the financial year **2025-26** through the **CITES 2.01** system. The circular provides operational guidance to ensure the timely and accurate credit of the declared EPF interest rate to eligible member accounts using the centralized processing platform. It is an important update for EPFO field offices, employers, payroll administrators, and compliance professionals responsible for provident fund administration. Stakeholders should review the circular to understand the prescribed process, implementation instructions, and timelines for the seamless credit of annual interest under the EPF Scheme.