The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced in March 2022 the e-nomination process for EPF account holders to ensure social security for their families and nominees. Members can file their e-nomination online at epfindia.gov.in using their Universal Account Number (UAN).
For EPFO users, filing an e-nomination through UAN requires only self-declaration; no physical documents or approvals are required when filing or revising an EPF nomination. In fact, they can make the necessary changes by logging into their EPFO accounts.
EPFO has not set a deadline for submitting e-nominations, and it is not required to submit advance claims.
Purpose
To check Provident Fund (PF) account balance, pension (EPS), and Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) up to Rs 7,00,000 for qualified family members, an EPFO e-nomination is required. Furthermore, when necessary, there will be paperless and faster online claim settlements by nominees.
How to File an EPFO E-Nomination Online Using UAN
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Visit the EPFO's official website at epfindia.gov.in.
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On the homepage, navigate to the'services' tab and select the 'for employees' option from the dropdown menu.
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Select 'Member UAN/Online Service (OCS/OTCP)' from the drop-down menu.
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Log in using your EPFO UAN credentials and password.
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Under the'manage' tab, select 'e-nomination.'
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The 'Provide Details' tab will appear, followed by the 'Save' option.
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To update the family declaration, select 'yes.'
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To declare the total amount of shares, click on 'Nomination Details.'
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Select 'Save EPF/EDLI nomination'.
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Finally, click 'E-sign.' An OTP will be generated; enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
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Your EPFO e-nomination will be finished.
What is EPF?
The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952 established EPF as a mandatory savings scheme. The employee and the employer both contribute equally to the scheme on a monthly basis. The scheme applies to all businesses with 20 or more employees.
