There are also many PF account holders who do not even know their UAN number. In such a situation, you can find this number in a pinch, that too easily online at home. The online process of activating UAN in EPFO account is very easy and it takes just few minutes.
People working in organized sector have a PF account in Employees’ Provident Fund Organization. Both the company and employees contribute to it. EPFO issues Universal Account Number (UAN) for every employee.
However, there are many PF account holders who do not even know their UAN number. In such a situation, you can find this number in a pinch, that too easily online at home. The online process of activating UAN in EPFO account is very easy and it takes just few minutes.
UAN is the same throughout life, no matter how many jobs you change. UAN number is required to balance PF account, operate PF account, or avail any other facility. The balance check service is free to PF account holders, which cannot be done without UAN. This is the online way of activating UAN: –
– First go to www.epfindia.gov.in
– Go to ‘Services’ on home page and click on’ For Employees’
– Now go to ‘Services’ section
– Now here’ Member UAN / Online Service (OCS) / OTCP)
– Click on ‘Know your UAN’ listed in the ‘Important Links’ option
– Enter the registered mobile number on the new page, enter the captcha and validate the
OTP – After the completion of the OTP validation, your name and birth Enter the date
– Now enter the captcha by entering member id, aadhaar number or PAN number
– Now click on ‘Show My UAN’
– Your UAN number will be received on your registered mobile number.
Also Read: EPFO: PF account but do not know your UAN number yet, adopt this method
