EPFO has appealed to all eligible members to complete this process by the new deadline i.e. 15 February. So that there is no hindrance in availing the benefits of the scheme. Linking Aadhaar and bank account is necessary to avail the benefits under this scheme.
EPFO: EPFO has given relief to the employed and companies. Employee Provident Fund Organization has extended the deadline for linking Universal Account Number (UAN) and bank account with Aadhaar. Employees and companies can link UAN and bank account with Aadhaar till 15 February. Employees will now have to link their UAN and bank account with Aadhaar by 15 February at any cost. This deadline has been extended several times. Earlier its last date was 15 January.
Get these works done before 15 February
EPFO has appealed to all eligible members to complete this process by the new deadline i.e. 15 February. So that there is no hindrance in availing the benefits of the scheme. Linking Aadhaar and bank account is necessary to avail the benefits under this scheme. That is, employees, employers and companies have only 5 days time. After the employee’s UAN is activated, one can easily avail the online services of EPFO. This includes managing the PF account, viewing and downloading the passbook, applying online for withdrawal, advance or transfer.
It is important for EPFO members to keep their UAN number active till February 15, otherwise PF related work may get stuck. This is a 12 digit number, which remains the same even if you change jobs. PF account can be transferred through this number, employees can complete EPFO related work online. Through this, employees can use facilities like PF transfer, balance check, statement download and application for advance online.
How to activate EPFO
Go to the EPFO website and select the “Activate UAN” option. Then enter your UAN, mobile number and date of birth. Fill the captcha and click on Get Authorization PIN. Enter the OTP received on the mobile and verify it. After this your UAN will be activated and you will get the user ID and password.
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