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EDLI Calculator

Employee Deposit Linked Insurance — free life cover for every EPF member, funded by the employer.

Employee details 

For calculation, capped at ₹15,000

Bonus = 50% of avg balance, max ₹1.75 L

Rate & data freshness

Rate applies to: EDLI Amendment 2024 formula
Last updated: April 2024
Next review: On EPFO circular

Default rate based on the latest official Government of India notification. Please verify the current rate before making financial decisions.

EDLI payout to nominee

₹6,75,000

Min ₹2,50,000 • Max ₹7,00,000

Salary used (capped)
₹15,000
Insurance component (35× salary)
₹5,25,000
Bonus (50% of avg balance)
₹1,50,000
Raw amount before cap
₹6,75,000

Post-2024 amendment. Payout is tax-free under Section 10(10D). Ensure EPF nominee is up-to-date.

Formula

How the math works

Payout = clamp[ 35 × min(Basic+DA, 15,000) + min(50% × Avg EPF Balance, 1.75 L),  2.5 L, 7 L ]
Basic + DA
Last drawn monthly (capped at ₹15,000)
Avg balance
Average EPF balance over last 12 months
Method

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter the last drawn monthly Basic + DA and the average EPF balance over the last 12 months.

  2. 2

    CalcPe applies the 2024 formula: 35× salary + 50% of average balance (bonus).

  3. 3

    Payout is clamped between ₹2.5 L (minimum) and ₹7 L (maximum).

  4. 4

    Nominee registered on EPFO portal gets the payout on the member’s death.

Worked example

A quick walkthrough

Inputs

Basic+DA ₹18,000 (capped at ₹15,000), average EPF balance ₹3,00,000.

Steps

  • 35 × 15,000 = ₹5,25,000
  • Bonus = 50% × 3,00,000 = ₹1,50,000
  • Total raw = ₹6,75,000 (< ₹7 L cap)

Result

EDLI payout to nominee ≈ ₹6,75,000.

Why use it

Why CalcPe’s EDLI Calculator

  • Free life cover for every EPF member — no premium paid by the employee.
  • Employer contributes 0.5% of monthly salary (max ₹75/mo) for EDLI.
  • Automatic — no separate enrolment or medical needed.
  • Assured minimum ₹2.5 L payout even for short-service members.
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