The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced significant reforms to simplify the process of transferring Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. These reforms eliminate the need for routing online transfer claims through past or present employers in specified scenarios. This marks a step towards enhancing efficiency and transparency for employees switching jobs.
Transfers between Member IDs linked with the same Universal Account Number (UAN), allocated on or after October 1, 2017, and linked to Aadhaar, no longer require employer involvement.
Transfers between Member IDs linked with different UANs, allotted post-October 1, 2017, and linked to the same Aadhaar, are eligible for the simplified process.
Transfers between Member IDs linked with the same UAN allotted prior to October 1, 2017, are now allowed without employer intervention, provided the UAN is linked with Aadhaar and the member’s name, date of birth, and gender are identical across Member IDs.
In cases involving different UANs, where at least one UAN was allotted before October 1, 2017, transfers can be processed independently, provided the Aadhaar linkage exists and personal details match across Member IDs.
This move by EPFO aims to:
The reforms are expected to create a smoother experience for employees transitioning between jobs, leveraging Aadhaar linkage and ensuring uniformity in member details.
Linking your Aadhaar with your EPF account is essential to benefit from these reforms. Follow these steps to complete the linkage:
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Published on: Jan 20, 2025, 2:29 PM IST
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