The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a social security scheme, established by the government under the Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952, for employees in India. This scheme mandates that employers with 20 or more employees must adhere to EPF regulations and secure PF registration. The EPF serves as the custodian of contributions made by both employees and employers, providing financial security and social protection to employees until their retirement.

About EPFO Unified Portal

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a statutory body established by the Government of India to manage the EPF under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952. The EPFO Portal is the official government website providing comprehensive information about the Employees Provident Fund. The EPFO Unified Portal serves as a one-stop platform for both employers and employees to access a variety of services related to EPF, pensions, and other insurance schemes. Employees can log in to the EPF Member e-SEWA Portal or the UAN member portal using their Universal Account Number and password. This allows them to access various online services related to their provident fund account, such as checking and claiming their PF balance, downloading the EPF passbook, filing e-nominations, completing e-KYC, and more.

How Member Register on the EPFO Portal?

EPFO Unified Portal Registration Process by Employees

To start the registration process on the EPFO Member Unified Portal as an employee, follow these steps:

Visit the Official Website: Go to EPFO Unified Portal.

Activate UAN: On the homepage, click on “Activate UAN” if your employer has provided you with a Universal Account Number (UAN).

Enter Details: Fill in your UAN, mobile number, and member ID provided by your employer. Additionally, enter your name, date of birth, email ID, and other required details.

Get Authorization Pin: Click on the “Get Authorization Pin” button. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Verify OTP: Enter the OTP and submit the form.

Set Password: After OTP verification, set the password for your EPF account.

Complete Activation: Your UAN will be officially activated.

Once your UAN is activated, you can log in to your account with your UAN and password to access and manage your EPF details. Registration on the E-Sewa portal is mandatory to use EPFO services. Once registered, you can easily manage your EPF account, make payments, track contributions, and access other related facilities online.

Advantages of EPFO Registration

To access your Employee Provident Fund account, visit the EPFO portal and click on the EPFO member login option. Enter your credentials to manage your account through the EPFO member login page. Here are some significant benefits that EPFO offers its members:

• Reduced Employer Involvement in PF Withdrawals – With UAN, employer involvement in PF withdrawals has decreased. Once KYC verification is complete, PF from the previous organization is automatically transferred to the new PF account.
• No Need for Fund Transfer – When an employee provides their new employer with their UAN and KYC details, the previous PF is seamlessly moved to the new PF account.
• Easy Management with SMS Notifications – After registering on the UAN portal, employees receive SMS alerts each time their employer contributes.