Pension Payment Order i.e. PPO number is issued by EPF to the pension beneficiaries. This number is of 12 digits. This number is very important for pensioners. But if you miss this number, then many of your works may get stuck.
PPO Number: The contribution in the account of EPFO members is divided into two parts, some part goes into their EPF account and some part goes into their pension account. Those who contribute for 10 consecutive years become eligible for pension. However, they get this pension after retirement. Under EPS 95 Pension Scheme, the retirement age is 58 years i.e. employees can avail pension at the age of 58 years.
Pension Payment Order i.e. PPO number is issued by EPF to the pension beneficiaries. This number is of 12 digits. This number is very important for pensioners. But if you miss this number, then many of your works may get stuck. Let us know why PPO number is so important and if it is missed or you forget it, then how can you get it again.
Know why PPO number is important
If you want to transfer PF account from one bank to another, then you need PPO number for this. In such a situation, try to have the pension payment order number recorded in your passbook. If this number is not entered in the passbook, there may be a problem. Apart from this, if you want to make any complaint related to pension then it is necessary to provide PPO number. At the same time, PPO number is also required to track pension online i.e. to know the online pension status.
This is how we will meet again
If your PPO number is lost or you have forgotten it, then there is no need to worry. You can get it again also. Know the way to get it back.
- First of all go to the official website of EPFO www.epfindia.gov.in.
- Here, by going to the home page, you will see the option of ‘Pensioners’ Portal’ in Online Services, go to it.
- Now Know Your Pension Status option will appear on the left side. Click on this option.
- After this, you will see Knows your PPO No. on the left side of the dashboard. Option will appear.
- After clicking on this, you will have to enter the bank account or PF number linked to your EPF and submit.
- After submission, your PPO number will appear in front of you.
