The Employees Provident Fund Organization has rolled out some new rules for updating profiles. Now, EPF members can easily update their Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN) and personal info without needing to upload any documents. Let’s break it down.
Members can change details like their name, date of birth, gender, nationality, parents’ names, marital status, spouse’s name, and their joining and leaving dates without any document uploads. Previously, members had to get their employer’s approval for these updates, which could take around 28 days. According to EPFO, about 45% of the 800,000 correction requests for the financial year 2024-25 can now be handled directly by the members.
No need for employer or EPFO approval! Just a heads up, if your UAN was issued before October 1, 2017, you’ll still need your employer’s approval to make any changes. To update or withdraw, make sure your Aadhaar and PAN are linked to your EPF account.
Here’s how to update your EPF profile:
1. Go to the official EPF website at www.epfindia.gov.in.
2. Log into the member portal using your UAN number, password, and captcha.
3. Navigate to the menu and click on the ‘Manage’ option.
4. Select ‘Modify Basic Details’.
5. Enter your personal information and hit submit.
6. Finally, you can track the status of your profile update using the ‘Track Request’ option.