Aadhaar-UAN Link: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has further simplified the process of linking Aadhaar with Universal Account Number (UAN) and correcting personal details. The aim of the new rules is to ensure fast and easy access to PF services, reduction in documentation hassles and timely payment. Especially in cases related to minor beneficiaries, settlement can now be done without unnecessary hassles.
Aadhaar-UAN linking is now easy
If the name, gender and date of birth information in Aadhaar and UAN matches, the member can directly contact his employer. Employers will be able to complete Aadhaar linking through the KYC function on the portal. There will no longer be a need to seek separate approval from the EPFO in this process, which will eliminate the earlier delays.
There is no problem even in mismatch details
The Joint Declaration (JD) process has been simplified where Aadhaar and UAN details do not match or wrong Aadhaar has been linked. Employers will now be able to correct errors such as name, gender or date of birth through an online JD request.
If the employer is not available or the company is closed, the member can submit the verified form at the PRO counter. However, changes in the already verified Aadhaar details will not be allowed.
Minors will get benefits without any hassle
EPFO has also simplified the claim process for minor children of the deceased member. Now guardianship certificate will not be required and the payment will be deposited directly into the bank account of the children. For this, PRO officers have been instructed to assist in opening accounts of minors.
How to link Aadhaar-UAN online?
Users can easily link Aadhaar to UAN using the UMANG mobile app. For this, follow these steps.
- Step 1. Open UMANG app and log in with MPIN or OTP.
- Step 2. Go to the “Services” tab and select “EPFO”.
- Step 3. Select “e-KYC services” option in “EPFO”.
- Step 4. Click on “Aadhaar Seeding”.
- Step 5. Enter UAN and enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
- Step 6. Enter Aadhaar details and verify with OTP received on Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email.
- Step 7. After successful verification, Aadhaar will be linked to UAN.
