EPFO Alert: Employees will now have to link their UAN and bank account with Aadhaar by February 15 at any cost. This deadline has been extended several times. Earlier its last date was January 15.
The deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN) for new employees of the private sector associated with EPFO has been extended once again. Employees will now have to link their UAN and bank account with Aadhaar by February 15 at any cost. This deadline has been extended several times. Earlier its last date was January 15.
It is very important for EPFO members to activate the Universal Account Number (UAN). This 12-digit special permanent number, which is linked to the employee’s PF account and remains the same throughout life, no matter how many jobs change. 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. They can update their personal information and check the status of their claims immediately.
Will get the benefit of EPFO scheme
By activating UAN, employees will be able to take advantage of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. This is a government program, which aims to provide financial incentives to employers and new employees to increase the number of private sector employees. Currently, information is being updated only from the employees who joined the job in the current financial year. In the next phase, old employees will also have to update their details.
Activate like this
– Go to the official website of EPFO (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in).
– Click on the option of Activate UAN here.
– Enter your UAN, mobile number registered in PF and date of birth.
– Fill the captcha code given on the screen and click on Get Authorization PIN.
– OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter it. After verifying it, UAN will be activated.
– EPFO member will also receive a user ID and password.
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