August 21, 2025

Get ready to cheer for India’s booming job market! The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) created history by adding a staggering 2.18 million net formal jobs in June 2025. This jaw-dropping number is not just a monthly high; it’s the biggest ever since the EPFO started tracking payroll data back in April 2018, according to the ministry of labour and employment's latest report released on Wednesday. Hold on, there’s more! June 2025's job additions were 8.9% higher than May 2025’s 2.01 million new jobs. When compared year-on-year with June 2024's 1.93 million jobs, the increase is a solid 12.9%! The ministry highlighted that this surge shows a bright and buzzing job atmosphere across the country. The payroll data reveals some juicy details: EPFO enrolled around 1.06 million new subscribers in June, a 12.6% rise from May 2025 and a 3.61% hike year-on-year. Why this rise? The ministry says it’s a mix of growing job opportunities, better awareness of employee benefits, and smart EPFO outreach programs. Guess who dominates the new job wave? Youngsters! About 60.2% of new members (0.64 million) were aged 18-25 — that’s 14.1% more than May 2025. Also, this group’s payroll addition hit approximately 0.97 million, up by 11.4% from May and 12.15% compared to last year. “Most individuals joining the organized workforce are youth, primarily first-time job seekers,” notes the ministry. Switching jobs? The data shows around 1.69 million members left and then rejoined EPFO-covered jobs—19.6% more than June 2024. These savvy workers transferred their accounts instead of cashing out, so their financial safety nets stay intact. Women are shining too! Net female members added stood at 0.47 million in June, a 10.3% rise over last year. New female joiners were 0.30 million, up 1.34% year-on-year. The ministry says, “The growth in female member additions is indicative of a broader shift towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce.” Which states are rocking this job boom? Maharashtra leads the pack with 20.03% of net payroll additions. Along with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, these regions contributed more than 5% each of the total net job growth, collectively making up 61.5% of new jobs in June. Industries like schools, expert services, construction, colleges, and universities saw sharp growth in worker numbers, proving the market is not just growing but diversifying. Remember, this payroll data is provisional—the numbers keep updating as more employee records flow in. Since April 2018, EPFO’s payroll reports have become a key pulse-check on India’s formal job scene. So, there you have it! India’s organized job market is buzzing with fresh energy, with young people and women stepping forward, and states across the country firing on all cylinders. Who says the sky’s the limit? When it comes to Indian jobs, this is just the beginning!

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