# Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence in Assam

How Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence applies to a business operating in Assam, with the state-level authority, citations and the next deadline.

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## Definition

Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence as it applies to businesses operating in Assam. Notified 21 November 2025, consolidates EPF Act, ESI Act, Gratuity Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Employees' Compensation Act and unorganised workers schemes. Mandates ESIC for all establishments with 10+ employees regardless of district notification.

Source: Code on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020, Chapters III-VII (https://labour.gov.in/)

## What it means in practice

Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Assam. In Assam, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be Ministry of Labour & Employment.

Gratuity now payable to fixed-term employees on pro-rata basis (no 5-year minimum). Aggregator workers covered for first time.

Source: Code on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020, Chapters III-VII (https://labour.gov.in/)

## Does Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence apply to your business in Assam?

| Facet | Condition | Applies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| State coverage | Central regulation: applies in all states and union territories | Yes |
| Sector coverage | Applies across all sectors | Depends |
| Employee threshold | 10+ employees | Depends |

## Deadlines and penalty

- Cadence: Monthly (Recurring)
- Next due: Recurring; dates depend on your registration [No fixed date]
- Penalty for default: Non-deposit of contributions: fine Rs 1 lakh - Rs 3 lakh + 1-3 years imprisonment; repeat default attracts 2-5 years imprisonment under Sec 133.

_This obligation has no fixed calendar date: it depends on when you start, your licence date or your registration._

## Citations

- Code on Social Security, 2020 + Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2020, Chapters III-VII: https://labour.gov.in/

## Related

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## Social Security Code — EPF, ESI & Gratuity Convergence in other states

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