The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has changed the rules for updating member profiles. According to the new rule, EPF members can now update the personal information linked to their Aadhaar-verified Universal Account Number (UAN) without uploading any documents. Members can update details such as their name, date of birth, gender, nationality, parents’ names, marital status, spouse’s name, date of joining, and date of leaving the job—without any documents, as long as their UAN is verified with Aadhaar. Through this article, we will share all the details regarding this matter.

Delay of Up to 28 Days Will End

Earlier, members had to get approval from their employers to update their profiles, which caused delays of up to 28 days. According to EPFO, about 45% of the total 8 lakh correction requests received in FY 2024-25 can now be approved by the members themselves without needing approval from the employer or EPFO.

However, if the UAN was issued before October 1, 2017, any profile update will still require employer approval. Members must link their Aadhaar and PAN to update or withdraw funds from their EPF account. If there is a mismatch between EPF details and Aadhaar, approval may be delayed. Such issues can take a few weeks to resolve, depending on the employer and EPFO’s approval process.

How to Update Your EPF Profile Details

1. Access the Unified Member Portal

Visit the EPF Unified Portal.

2. Log In

Enter your Universal Account Number (UAN), password, and captcha to sign in.

3. Navigate to Profile Settings

Click on the ‘Manage’ tab in the top menu.

4. Modify Basic Details

Select ‘Modify Basic Details’ to update personal information such as your name, date of birth, or gender.

5. Update and Submit

Enter the correct details as per your Aadhaar card, ensuring they match your EPF records, and then submit the request.

6. Track Your Update

You can monitor the status of your update request in the ‘Track Request’ section on the portal.

What to Do If Your UAN Is Not Linked to Aadhaar?

As per EPFO FAQs, you can link your Universal Account Number (UAN) with Aadhaar without employer intervention using the following methods:

1. e-KYC Portal

Visit the EPFO website and navigate to the ‘e-KYC Portal’ under the Online Services section on the homepage.

2. UMANG App

Use the e-KYC service available under the EPFO section in the UMANG mobile app to complete the Aadhaar linking process.