EPFO Update: If you’re looking to either withdraw your full PF amount or transfer it to a new PF account, it’s crucial that your previous employer has recorded your date of exit. Many PF members often feel anxious about whether their job departure date is noted on the portal. Fortunately, you don’t have to visit your former employer or any government office for this. You can easily update the DOE (Date of Exit) on the EPFO online using your phone.
Why is updating the DOE important?
It’s essential to update the DOE because:
You won’t be able to withdraw the full PF amount without having the DOE updated.
Additionally, to withdraw your pension amount, you need to provide the date of leaving your job when filling out Form 10C.
To transfer funds from your old company to your new account, updating the EPFO is also necessary.
How can you update the DOE on EPFO?
Updating your date of exit on the EPFO website is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:
Search for EPFO on Google and navigate to the official Member Unified Portal. Log in using your UAN number and password.
Once logged in, head to the View tab and click on Service History. If the Date of Exit next to your previous employer’s name shows “Not Available,” you will need to update it.
Next, take note of the joining date of your new company (where you are currently employed). Your exit date from the old company must always precede your joining date at the new company.
Then, click on the Manage tab at the top and select the Mark Exit option at the bottom.
Choose your old company from the dropdown menu for which you want to update the Date of Exit.
A small form will appear. Select the date you left your job, or the date of exit, and choose “Short Service” as the reason for leaving.
After that, check the box and click Request OTP. An OTP will be sent to your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
Once you enter the OTP, submit the changes. Your exit will be updated right away, and you can verify it by checking the service.
Know these 5 things
You cannot update the DOE immediately after leaving your job. You must wait 60 days. Keep in mind that the exit date should always be before the joining date at the new company. If the two dates conflict, the EPFO may treat it as a technical error and withhold your funds. While updating DOE, please select the actual date of leaving the job.
When updating your DOE online, you’ll be asked for the reason for leaving your job. You can choose either Short Service or Cessation. Choosing the wrong reason could result in problems receiving your pension. Apart from this, this entire process is OTP based, hence your Aadhar card should be linked to your mobile number and that number should be available and active with you.
