The Ministry of Labour & Employment has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (“EPFO”) to ensure employers complete the Universal Account Number (UAN) activation process through Aadhaar-based OTP for all employees joining in the current financial year by 30th November 2024.
To enhance transparency and efficiency, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a press release directing the EPFO to ensure that all the employers complete the process of UAN activation through Aadhaar-based OTP for all their employees joining in the current financial year. This is to be completed by 30th November 2024, starting with the latest joinees. They must then complete the process for all employees working with them.
UAN activation provides employees with seamless access to EPFO’s comprehensive online services, enabling them to efficiently manage their Provident Fund (PF) accounts, view and download PF passbooks, submit online claims for withdrawals, advances, or transfers, update personal details, and track claims in real time. This allows employees 24/7 access to EPFO services from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for physical visits to EPFO offices.
The activation process can be completed using an Aadhaar-based OTP (One-Time Password). Employers should ensure that their employees activate the UAN by following the steps given below:
- Go to EPFO Member Portal.
- Click on the “Activate UAN” link under “Important Links”.
- Enter UAN, Aadhaar number, name, DOB, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Employees should ensure their mobile number is Aadhaar-linked to access the full range of EPFO’s digital services
- Agree to Aadhaar OTP verification.
- Click “Get Authorization PIN” to receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Enter the OTP to complete the activation
- A password will be sent to your registered mobile number upon successful activation.
After the above-mentioned 1st stage is complete, subsequent UAN activation will include the state-of-the-art facility of Biometric authentication, through Face-recognition Technology.
A copy of the press release is linked below, for your ease of reference.
Source: PIB
