EPFO Latest News: EPFO has changed the rules for updating the profile. Now EPF members can update personal details related to their Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN) without uploading any document.
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has changed the rules for updating the profile of members. According to the new rule, now EPF members can update the personal details linked to their Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN) without uploading any document.
EPF members can now update their personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, nationality, parents’ name, marital status, spouse’s name, date of joining and date of leaving the job without any documents, provided their UAN is verified with Aadhaar.
Delay of up to 28 days will end
Earlier, members had to get approval from their employer to update their profile, which led to a delay of up to 28 days.
According to a statement from the EPFO, “About 45% of the total 8 lakh correction requests received by the EPFO through employers in the financial year 2024-25 can now be approved by the members themselves, without the approval of the employer or the EPFO.”
However, if the UAN was issued before October 1, 2017, then the approval of the employer will be required to make any update in the profile.
It is mandatory for members to link their Aadhaar and PAN to make any update or withdrawal in their EPF account. If there is any problem in EPF details and Aadhaar, then there may be a delay in approval. Resolving such discrepancies may take a few weeks depending on the approval of the employer and the EPFO.
What is UAN?
UAN is a 12-digit number that helps in managing the Provident Fund account. It is mandatory to activate UAN and link bank account with Aadhaar to avail the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme run by EPFO.
EPFO had posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account, “Linking Aadhaar with bank account is mandatory to avail the ELI scheme. This scheme is focused on increasing employment in the country. Do it on time to avoid last minute hassle!”
How to update EPF profile?
Step 1: Visit the official website of EPFO (http://www.epfindia.gov.in).
Step 2: Log in by entering UAN number, password and captcha.
Step 3: Select the ‘Manage’ option at the top of the menu.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Modify Basic Details’ option.
Step 5: Enter personal details as per your Aadhaar card and submit.
Step 6: Track the profile updation process using the ‘Track Request’ option.
