EPFO makes every possible effort to provide the best service to its members. For this, EPFO ​​​​may soon bring the 3.0 (EPFO 3.0) project. However, no official announcement has been made about this yet.
Does a Job Change Require a New UAN Number?
A common question among EPFO members is whether a new UAN number needs to be generated whenever there is a job change for EPFO investments. There is some confusion regarding this, and we will clarify it below.
What is a UAN Number?
The UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit unique number issued by EPFO. Every EPFO member has a distinct UAN number. It functions similarly to a bank account number and helps with the withdrawal of EPFO funds and the transfer of EPFO accounts.
Do You Need to Change Your UAN Number?
EPFO recently shared a post on social media X addressing this question. According to the post, if you change jobs, you do not need to change your UAN number. Only one UAN number is issued for each EPF account. If a member has two EPFO accounts, they must merge them. According to EPFO rules, every employee should have only one PF account.
If someone has two UAN numbers, they need to visit the EPFO portal and transfer the previous UAN service to the current UAN.
Keep Your UAN Number Active
The Ministry of Labor and Employment has launched a campaign in collaboration with EPFO. As part of this campaign, all employees are required to keep their UAN number active. If the UAN number is not active, the EPFO member may face difficulties. EPFO had set a deadline of November 30, 2024, to activate the UAN number, which has now passed. If you have not yet activated your UAN number, it is recommended that you contact your employer or the EPFO office.