If you’re changing jobs, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has an important guideline. It has mentioned that one does not need to generate a new Universal Account Number (UAN) when leaving one’s previous job.
A UAN is a 12-digit number that serves as a unique identifier for your EPF account, ensuring your provident fund (PF) remains linked to you across different employers. This information is crucial for a smooth job transition and uninterrupted access to your retirement funds.
If you have been assigned multiple UANs, you should consolidate all your previous employment details into your current UAN using the ‘One Member One EPF Account’ feature on the EPFO portal.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN DO IT
If you have multiple UANs, transfer the balance and service details from your old UAN(s) to your current UAN by submitting Form-13 online.
If your personal details (such as name, date of birth, or gender) are incorrect or do not match your Aadhaar details in the old UAN, you must get them updated by your previous employer.
Once corrected, link your UAN to your Aadhaar. If the details are correct, you can directly link your UAN with Aadhaar via the eKYC portal.
EPFO has also set a deadline for employers to activate Aadhaar-based UANs for their employees by November 30. This activation is necessary to access services like PF, pension, insurance, and employment linked incentives.
STEPS TO ACTIVATE YOUR UAN ON THE EPFO PORTAL
Visit the EPFO Member Portal.
Click on the ‘Activate UAN’ link under Important Links.
Enter your UAN, Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Ensure your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar to access EPFO’s digital services.
Agree to the Aadhaar OTP verification and click on ‘Get Authorisation PIN’ to receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter the OTP to complete the activation process.
After successful activation, a password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
By correctly consolidating your EPF details, you ensure seamless access to your retirement funds without any issues.
