EPFO Big Announcement: UAN Activation Deadline Extended to March 15, 2025

Did you miss the deadline to activate your UAN to enjoy benefits under the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme? Don’t worry, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation and Aadhaar-bank account linking to March 15, 2025, which was previously February 15, 2025.

The deadline has been extended, following a circular from the Ministry of Labour & Employment, to allow employees more time to meet the requirements.

How to Activate UAN Online?

New EPF members can activate their UAN via the EPFO Member Sewa portal by following these steps:

• Click on the ‘Activate UAN’ link under ‘Important Links.
• Provide details such as UAN, Aadhaar number, date of birth, and registered mobile number.
• Complete the Aadhaar OTP verification.
• Enter the OTP received to activate the UAN.

What is UAN?

The UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit number issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to every eligible salaried employee. It acts as a single access point for managing their Provident Fund (PF) accounts across different employers throughout their careers, allowing them to track and view their PF balances under one unique number.

Why is UAN Activation Important?

Activating the UAN is essential to access EPFO services online. The 12-digit UAN enables employees to withdraw EPF funds, check their balance, and update their contact information.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.