Direct UAN Allotment by Employees

Direct UAN Allotment by Employees” refers to the process where employees can directly obtain their Universal Account Number (UAN) related to their Employee Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. The UAN is a unique number assigned to every employee contributing to the EPF and is used to consolidate multiple Member Identification Numbers (Member IDs) allotted to an individual under a single umbrella. Here’s an overview of the process:

1. Eligibility: Any employee who is contributing to the EPF is eligible for a UAN. This is particularly relevant for employees who are joining the workforce for the first time.
2. Application Process:
   • Employees can apply for UAN through the EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation) portal.
   • This involves filling out an online form, providing personal details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and PAN/Aadhaar number.
   • A one-time password (OTP) is sent to the mobile number provided for verification.
3. Documentation: Minimal documentation is required since the process is primarily online. However, linking the Aadhaar with the UAN is necessary for verification purposes.
4. UAN Allotment:
   • Once the details are submitted and verified, the UAN is generated and communicated to the employee.
   • This UAN remains constant throughout the employee’s career, irrespective of the number of jobs they change.
5. Benefits of Direct UAN Allotment:
   • Simplifies the process of managing EPF accounts from different employers.
   • Enables easy tracking and withdrawal of PF balance.
   • Facilitates the portability of the PF account when changing jobs.
6. Employer’s Role: While employees can directly apply for UAN, employers are still responsible for the verification of the employment details and for linking the employee’s PF account with the assigned UAN.
7. Access to EPF Services: Once the UAN is activated, employees can access various services like EPF withdrawal, checking EPF balance, and transferring EPF balance from previous accounts.
8. Updating Personal Details: Employees can update their personal details linked with UAN through the EPFO portal.

Direct UAN allotment is a significant step towards making the EPF process more efficient and employee-centric. It empowers employees to have greater control over their EPF accounts and ensures continuity and ease of access across their professional career.