How to Check Your PF Status Online in 2024
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme managed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Both employees and employers contribute 12% of the employee’s basic salary to the fund. With the Universal Account Number (UAN), managing your EPF account online, including checking the claim status, has become much easier.
Benefits of Checking PF Status Online
- Convenient and easy-to-use process
- Quick and efficient updates
- No physical documents required
Steps to Check PF Claim Status Online
1. Via the EPFO Portal:
- Visit the official EPFO website.
- Navigate to the ‘For Employees’ option under ‘Our Services’.
- Select ‘Know Your Claim Status’ under the ‘Services’ menu.
- Enter your UAN and captcha code, then click Search.
- Choose the Member ID from the dropdown and click View Claim Status.
Steps to Check PF Claim Status Offline
1. Via SMS:
Send an SMS from your UAN-linked mobile number in the format:
EPFOHO UAN LAN, where LAN is the language code (e.g., HIN for Hindi, ENG for English).
Eligibility to Make EPF Claim
- Up to 90% of the EPF corpus can be claimed if you are 54 years old and retiring within a year.
- Individuals over 55 years old can claim the full EPF corpus (early retirees may receive a reduced amount).
- If unemployed for over a month, claim up to 75% of the EPF corpus (the remaining 25% should be transferred to a new EPF account if reemployed).
Steps to Initiate EPF Claim Process
- Form 13: For transferring EPF to a new account when changing jobs.
- Form 31: For temporary or advance EPF withdrawal.
- Form 20: For claiming EPF of a deceased member.
FAQs on PF Status Online
- Where can I check my PF claim status online?
You can check your PF claim status using your UAN and password on the EPFO portal. - Is there an age limit to become an EPF member?
There is no age limit, but you cannot remain in the Pension Fund after turning 58. - How do I cancel my PF claim?
PF claims cannot be canceled online. Contact your EPFO Regional Office to cancel a request.
