Check your EPF balance and download your UAN passbook online. (Photo: Canva)
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it easier for employees to track their provident fund (PF) accounts digitally. By downloading your UAN passbook online, you can check your EPF balance, monitor monthly contributions, and view interest accruals without visiting an EPFO office. Here’s a step-by-step guide to checking your EPF balance online.
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is managed by the EPFO under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It is a retirement-focused social security scheme for salaried employees in India, combining a mandatory provident fund, a basic pension scheme, and a disability/death insurance plan. EPFO also manages international social security agreements in 19 countries. As of 2021, the organisation manages over ₹15.6 lakh crore (US$209 billion) in employees’ funds.
The EPFO Member Passbook portal allows employees to access and download their UAN passbook easily. Follow these steps:
Visit the EPFO Member Passbook Portal – Access the official EPFO portal.
Log In – Enter your UAN, password, and captcha code. Ensure your UAN is activated on the EPFO main portal.
Select Member ID – If you’ve worked with multiple employers, all your Member IDs will appear. Choose the relevant one.
View and Download Passbook – Your EPF passbook opens in PDF format. Click Download Passbook or save it as PDF for future reference.
The UMANG app (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) provides a convenient mobile option to access your UAN passbook. Here’s how:
Download and Install UMANG App – Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Register or Log In – Create an account using your mobile number.
Access EPFO Services – Search for EPFO in the app, select it, then go to Employee Centric Services.
View Passbook – Tap View Passbook.
Enter UAN and OTP – Input your UAN, receive an OTP on your registered mobile number, and verify.
Select Member ID and Download – Choose the relevant Member ID to view and download your passbook as a PDF.
Your UAN must be activated to access the passbook.
Settled accounts, exempted establishments, and inactive accounts cannot access this service.
EPF contributions are updated in the passbook typically within a few days to a month, depending on employer submission timelines.
By following these simple steps, employees can stay updated on their EPF balance and financial planning. The digital UAN passbook ensures transparency and ease of access, making it simpler to manage your retirement savings efficiently.
Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience covering Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes that every voice matters, and journalism has a vital role to play in amplifying those voices. Sofia is committed to creating impact and shedding light on stories that truly matter. Beyond her work in the newsroom, she is also a music enthusiast who enjoys singing.
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