EPFO Latest Update: If you are a PF account holder, this news could be significant for you. The EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation), which manages PF accounts, has announced that it is making digital services more convenient by making the UAN card, Pension Payment Order (PPO), and Scheme Certificate available on DigiLocker.
According to the EPFO, members will now be able to securely access these documents via DigiLocker from anywhere, at any time. This will simplify the digital management of essential documents related to the EPFO. Let us look at this feature in detail.
EPFO shares information on X.
The EPFO announced via a post on the social media platform, X: “EPFO services are now going digital.” Every EPFO member can now easily and securely access their UAN card, Pension Payment Order, and Scheme Certificate anytime, anywhere, in a smart way.”
What is DigiLocker?
DigiLocker is a virtual locker that was launched by PM Modi in 2015. It was introduced under the Digital India campaign. You need an Aadhaar card to open a DigiLocker account. Citizens can store various documents—such as Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter ID cards, passports, and other government certificates—in DigiLocker.
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What is a UAN card?
The UAN (Universal Account Number) card features a unique 12-digit number issued by the EPFO to employed individuals. The UAN serves as the employee’s unique identifier. Even if you change jobs, your UAN remains the same, and it links all your current and previous PF member IDs. With this number, employees can easily check their PF balance and submit requests for fund withdrawals.
What is a Pension Payment Order (PPO)?
A Pension Payment Order (PPO) is a unique 12-digit number and an official document issued to pensioners under the EPS (Employees’ Pension Scheme). It serves as a unique identification number for the pension. When an employee retires, the PPO number is required for tasks such as withdrawing the pension from the bank, transferring the pension, and submitting a life certificate.
What is an EPS certificate?
The EPS certificate is an important document issued by the EPFO. It contains comprehensive details regarding the provident fund member’s service, including the duration of their employment. Additionally, it includes family details and information about the person eligible to receive the pension in the event of the member’s death.