Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (2024)

FAQs

How can I check my PF account balance? ›

Account details on SMS

UAN activated Members may know their latest PF contribution and balance available with EPFO by sending an SMS at 7738299899 from registered mobile number. EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899.

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme that is available to all salaried employees in India. The scheme is administered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

Step 1: Visit the EPFO website and navigate to the 'Member Passbook' page. Step 2: Use your UAN and password to log in. Step 3: All EPF accounts linked to your UAN's Member IDs will appear on the screen. Step 4: To view the passbook information for a particular Member ID, click on it.

Follow these steps to avail of this service: Ensure that your mobile number is registered with your PF account. Give a missed call to this number: 011-22901406 from your registered mobile number. You will receive an SMS having your PF balance and other details.

EPF Form 31

You can use Form 31 for a partial withdrawal or to avail of an advance from the EPF account. You can access Form 31 from the UAN portal. However, you need your bank account details, PAN, and Aadhaar details to be updated on the portal to apply for EPF advance.

E.g. If you need balance details in Hindi or Marathi or Bengali, send SMS like: EPFOHO UAN HIN to 7738299899.

Since September 1, 2014, the Government has been providing a minimum pension of ₹1000 per month to pensioners under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The EPS, 1995 operates as a 'Defined Contribution-Defined Benefit' Social Security Scheme.

EPF: In EPF, in most of the cases both the employer and the employee contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary plus dearness allowance (DA). PPF: On the other hand, PPF is a self-contributory scheme, where the individual makes voluntary contributions.

Under Employee Provident Fund Act 1952, you can withdraw the full PF amount if you retire from your service after having attained the age of 58 years and you can also claim the EPS amount (Employees' Pension Scheme amount) at the same time.

How can I check my PF passbook online? ›

How to view your UAN Passbook online. Step 1: Visit the EPFO portal and under 'Services' click on 'For Employees'. Step 2: Click on 'Member Passbook'. Step 3: Enter your user's name, password, and the captcha to log in to view your UAN passbook online.

You can also check your EPF passbook balance using your mobile number. To know your EPF account balance via missed call, simply dial 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.

How can I retrieve my forgotten UAN? You can recover your forgotten UAN if it is linked to your Aadhaar card or PAN card. Visit the EPFO homepage, navigate to "For Employees," select "Member UAN/Online Service," choose "Know UAN status," provide your details, request an OTP, and follow the steps to retrieve your UAN.