EPFO ‘s important decision will provide relief to lakhs of employees. Now PF transfer claims will not get stuck just because of mismatch of dates. EPFO i.e. Employees Provident Fund Organization has given an important information regarding PF transfer claims.
Now if there is overlapping i.e. matching of dates in the service period between two jobs, then PF transfer claim will not be rejected just for this reason. EPFO has given this information by issuing a circular on 20 May 2025.
EPFO said this
EPFO observed that many regional offices were rejecting PF transfer claims simply because the service dates in the records of the old and new employer were overlapping. But this often happens for some common and legitimate reasons.
In case of delay in recording the last working day of the old employer.
On joining a new employer early.
In case of typing or managerial error in the records.
Due to these minor reasons, the PF transfer of employees was getting delayed. Now EPFO has clearly stated that if there is any such reason behind the overlapping, then the claim should not be rejected.
What is Overlapping Service Period?
When the date of relieving an employee from the previous organization and the date of joining the new organization coincide or intersect each other, it is called overlapping service period. Often this happens due to technical error or wrong entry of dates. The employee is not at fault in this.
What does the new EPFO rule say?
According to EPFO, if there is overlapping in any transfer claim and if needed, the concerned officer can ask for clarification from the employee, but the claim will not be rejected only due to overlapping. This step has been taken to make the PF claim process easier and faster.
What should employees do?
While changing jobs, keep your joining and relieving letters safe.
Keep the information linked to Aadhaar in your PF account updated.
If any clarification is sought from EPFO, submit the documents immediately.
EPFO has made many changes recently.
EPFO is continuously making the PF process easier. Recently, EPFO has made the process of PF claim easier than before. This includes filing claims through digital means. Now there is no need for a cross cancelled cheque or bank passbook. Also, online claims are being settled faster.
