EPFO: UAN Activation through Aadhar-based OTP

Date of Notification: 22 November 2024

To ensure that maximum number of employers and employees benefit from the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme announced in Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has directed EPFO to work in a campaign mode with Employers and ensure activation of Universal Account Number (UAN) of employees. EPFO will involve their zonal and regional offices for effective outreach.

1. Every subscriber of EPFO is required to have an AADHAAR linked Universal Account Number (UAN), which needs to be activated by creating login on the Member Portal, for availing a number of facilities through a single window. Such facilities include:
   1. 1. View and download PF passbooks
      2. Submit online claims for withdrawals, advances, or transfers
      3. Update personal details
      4. Track the status of claims in real time.
2. The activation process is straightforward and can be completed using an Aadhaar-based OTP (One-Time Password) by following the steps mentioned below:
   1. 1. Go to EPFO Member Portal.
      2. Click on the “Activate UAN” link under “Important Links”.
      3. Enter your UAN. Aadhaar number, name, DOB, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
      4. Employees should ensure their mobile number is Aadhaar-linked to access the full range of EPFO’s digital services.
      5. Agree to Aadhaar OTP verification.
      6. Click “Get Authorization PIN” to receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
      7. Enter the OTP to complete the activation.
      8. A password will be sent to your registered mobile number upon successful activation.
3. Further, for availing the benefits of any Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme, the Bank Account number of the beneficiary is required to be seeded with AADHAAR so as to credit the benefits directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
4. Since, the benefits under ELI Scheme, will be disbursed through DBT to eligible employees, Employers are urged to ensure UAN activation and AADHAAR seeding in Bank Account by 30^th November 2024 in respect of all their employees who have joined in the current financial year, starting with the latest joinees.

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Please find attached the official notification below:

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