Section 142 of the Social Security Code 2020, makes it mandatory that employees link their EPF accounts with their Aadhaar cards. Every EPF account has a UAN (Universal Account Number) which needs to be seeded with the Aadhaar number of the employee. There are several advantages of linking your 12-digit Aadhaar number with your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account. As an employee, you can do the UAN-Aadhaar linking in any of the following ways:

• Through the EPFO website

• By visiting the local EPFO office

• By downloading the UMANG app

You can easily link your Aadhaar Card with your EPF account online on the official EPFO website by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official EPFO website - epfindia.gov.in

 

• Step 2: Use your UAN and password to login into your account.

 

 

• Step 3: Go to "Manage" and click on the “KYC” option.

 

• Step 4: Now, click on "Aadhaar", enter your Aadhaar number and name and click on “Save”.

• Step 5: Once your details have been verified, your Aadhaar will be linked with your EPF account. You will also be able to see the “Verified” mark against your Aadhaar details.

Employees who are not comfortable with the online mode can link their Aadhaar card with their EPF account by visiting their nearest EPFO office. Steps to link Aadhaar with EPF account in the offline mode are:

• Step 1: Obtain the application form for “Aadhaar Seeding” from the EPFO office.

• Step 2: Fill in your UAN, Aadhaar and all other details.

• Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of your UAN, PAN and Aadhaar with the form.

• Step 4: Submit the form at any EPFO office/ Common Service Centre outlets.

• Step 5: Once verification is successfully completed, your EPF-Aadhaar link will be confirmed.

• Step 6: Finally, a message of the successful linking will be sent to your registered mobile number.

You can also link your Aadhaar number with your EPF account using your biometric credentials through e-KYC on the EPFO portal by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official EPFO website and select “Link UAN Aadhaar” from the “EPFO Members” menu.

• Step 2: Enter your registered mobile number and UAN number in the designated space. An OTP will be sent to your mobile number.

• Step 3: Enter the OTP received and click on “Submit”.

• Step 4: Now, on the next page, enter your Aadhaar number.

• Step 5: Select the “Using Biometrics” option for Aadhaar verification.

• Step 6: Your biometrics will be collected using the connected registered biometrics device.

• Step 7: Finally, type the captcha and click on “Submit”.

• Step 8: Your details will now be verified with the UIDAI data. Upon successful verification, your Aadhaar will be linked with your EPF account.

You can check your Aadhaar number linked with your EPF account on the EPFO portal by following the steps given below:

• Step 1: Visit the official EPFO website and log in using your UAN and password.

• Step 2: You can find the Aadhaar number linked with your EPF account on the member's homepage.

• Step 3: If “Verified ( DEMOGRAPHIC)” is mentioned against your Aadhaar number, your Aadhaar number is linked with your EPF account.

The EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation) has requested its members to link their EPF account and Aadhaar for ease in verifying their details. The benefits of the EPF-Aadhar linking are:

• Reduces Errors: When your Aadhaar is linked with your EPF and UAN, the chances of mistakes and discrepancies are significantly less, as your information is consistent with your Aadhaar card details.

• Reduces Risk of Duplicate Accounts: When the EPF-Aadhaar link is established, it reduces the chances of having a duplicate account.

• Easy PF Withdrawal: You can easily withdraw your PF online in a hassle-free manner if your Aadhaar is linked with your EPF account.