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EDLI Scheme: Weekends, Holidays and 60-Day Gaps Count as Service

21 July 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESEDLI Scheme:Weekends, Holidaysand 60-Day GapsCount as Service21 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

EPFO clarified which gaps keep service continuous when deciding EDLI benefit eligibility.

Counted as continuous

  • Weekends and weekly offs between jobs.
  • National, gazetted, State and restricted holidays.
  • Gap of up to 60 days between EPF-covered establishments.

About EDLI

FeatureDetail
CoverLump sum to nominee on death in service, any cause or place
EnrolmentAutomatic
Employee share₹0
Employer share0.5% of basic wages plus DA, ceiling ₹15,000
Maximum payout₹7 lakh

Exam angle

  • Started: 1976; gap allowed: 60 days.

Test yourself

1. Up to how many days of job gap will not count as a break in service under the EDLI scheme?

Gaps up to 60 days between EPF-covered jobs are treated as continuous.

2. Who contributes to the EDLI Scheme (1976)?

Employees pay nothing; the employer contributes 0.5% of basic wages plus DA.

3. What is the maximum amount payable to the nominee under the EDLI Scheme?

The maximum payable is ₹7 lakh.

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