The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued instructions regarding the processing of foreign visit proposals for Social Security Assistants and other Group C staff. Regional and Zonal offices must verify the source of funding and ensure no financial irregularities exist before forwarding requests. Proposals must be submitted at least 21 days in advance of the proposed travel date. The circular also mandates that vigilance clearance certificates be issued in accordance with the revised Employees' Provident Fund (Staff and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025. All past foreign visit details must be included in the submission.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued instructions regarding the processing of foreign visit proposals for Social Security Assistants and other Group C staff. Regional and Zonal offices must verify the source of funding and ensure no financial irregularities exist before forwarding requests. Proposals must be submitted at least 21 days in advance of the proposed travel date. The circular also mandates that vigilance clearance certificates be issued in accordance with the revised Employees' Provident Fund (Staff and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025. All past foreign visit details must be included in the submission.