EPFO Rule Change: Fixing Your PF Detail Now Because You're the Boss

Some years ago, if there was an error in your EPF profile, you had to contact the employer who took a long time even wasting a month. But now you can change your name, date of birth, gender, or even your parents’ names without any document if your UAN is linked with Aadhaar. So, those minute mistakes can be corrected immediately without having to bother another person. This direct access puts the power in your hands, making the entire process smoother.

Online Steps To Update Your EPF Profile

First, visit the EPF Unified Member Portal. There you log in with your UAN, password, and the captcha. Once logged in, click on the ‘Manage’ tab. Inside, one option is ‘Modify Basic Details,’ here you can change your personal information. Make sure your details match your Aadhaar card. Enter the information and click submit. You can keep track of the update in the ‘Track Request’ section and that is as simple as it gets.

What if Your UAN and Aadhaar Are Not Linked

If your UAN is not linked to Aadhaar, self-linking can be done too. Use the EPFO’s e-KYC Portal on their website or use the UMANG mobile app. Both can link with Aadhaar and you do not have to depend on any employer. Go to ‘Online Services’ on EPFO website or find EPFO section in the UMANG app. Follow the required steps and just that would link your UAN and your Aadhaar before you know it. That, by connecting the dots, fully avails you of the new rules of updating.

The Reason Why This Change Matters to You

Say you urgently need to withdraw cash from your PF account, but your name chanced to be slightly different from your Aadhaar card, in fact, this small mismatch would delay things a lot in the past. But now, with such new rules, you can fix those mistakes fast. This results in accessing your cash as soon as possible when it is needed. It is also a saving to the employers, thereby making the whole system effective. These modernization drives are supposed to simplify and speed up processes for one and all.

Important Points of Note

For example, if your UAN was issued before October 1, 2017, you are still required to go through the employer for shakeups in the profile. More so, ensure that your Aadhaar and PAN are linked to your EPF account because it is the most crucial factor for online transactions. In case any mismatch happens between the details of EPF and Aadhaar, it causes delays. So double check details and keep everything in order. Keeping the updated reality linked leaves you free from the unnecessary hassles of ensuring that your PF account is always there for you.

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