EPFO Update: If you are an EPFO member, then there is good news for you. EPFO has made the process of updating members’ profiles easier. Now, members whose UAN (Universal Account Number) is already linked to Aadhaar can update their profile details themselves without uploading any document.
What information can be updated now
Under the new rules, EPFO members can easily update important information like their name, date of birth, gender, nationality, parents’ name, marital status, spouse’s name, joining date, and date of leaving the job. However, members whose UAN was issued before 1 October 2017 will still have to get approval from their employer to update the information.
Why did EPFO make this change
EPFO says that it is very important to enter the correct information of the members so that any kind of wrong or fraudulent transaction can be avoided. Earlier, to modify the profile, one needed to upload documents and get the approval of the employer, but now this process has been made faster and easier.
How to update the EPF profile
If you want to make changes to your EPF profile, then follow these steps:
Go to the EPFO website – Open EPF Unified Member Portal.
Login – Login by entering your UAN, password, and captcha.
Go to Profile Settings – Click on the ‘Manage’ tab in the top menu.
Update Basic Details – Select the ‘Modify Basic Details’ option and update your information.
Fill in the correct information and submit – Enter the correct information given in the Aadhaar card and submit the request.
Check Update Status – You can check the status of your request in the ‘Track Request’ section.
What to do if your UAN is not linked to Aadhaar
If your UAN is not linked to Aadhaar yet, then you can link it without the help of the employer. For this, you can:
EPFO e-KYC Portal – You can link Aadhaar through the e-KYC Portal by visiting the official website of EPFO.
UMANG App – You can link Aadhaar using the e-KYC service under the EPFO section in the mobile app UMANG.
Vikram Singh
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