EPFO Update: EPFO is continuously connecting its provident fund (PF) members digitally and simplifying the process. If a PF member’s Aadhaar card is not linked to their UAN, there’s no need to worry. Linking your Aadhaar card to your UAN has now become quite easy, and it can be completed step-by-step. This move by EPFO has brought relief to millions of PF employees.
The rules for withdrawing PF and updating KYC have been simplified. You can link your Aadhaar card to your UAN online from the comfort of your home, without any hassle. Read the article below to learn how to do this.
Why is Aadhaar Card and UAN Linking Important?
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has implemented several excellent facilities for the convenience of PF employees. EPFO has made linking Aadhaar to UAN mandatory. The objective is to ensure the accuracy of identity, prevent fraud, and provide PF benefits to employees on time.
Previously, employees often faced difficulties in withdrawing PF due to document discrepancies or delays in identity verification. However, with Aadhaar linking, this problem will be largely eliminated. This step is considered a significant convenience provided by EPFO.
How Easy is the Online Process?
You can log in to the EPFO portal.
After entering your UAN and password, you will find the option to add Aadhaar in the KYC section.
Then, you need to enter your Aadhaar number and get it verified online by UIDAI.
After successful verification, the Aadhaar-UAN linking will be complete.
The Umang mobile app and offline options are also available. PF employees can link their Aadhaar through any of these methods as per their convenience.
Easy PF Withdrawal
According to the new rules, the process of PF withdrawal and transfer will become much faster. While it previously took several days, now, after Aadhaar linking, online claim processing will be completed quickly.
This is especially a relief for employees who faced delays in PF transfer when changing jobs. Several employees reported that withdrawing their provident fund (PF) used to take months. The lack of proper documentation and the complexity of the verification process often led them into financial difficulties.