Linking UAN with Aadhaar: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a prominent institution in India that plays an important role in securing the financial future of lakhs of the workforce of the country.
Established under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, the EPFO is a statutory body under the purview of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
Linking your Universal Account Number (UAN) with your Aadhaar card is a significant step in managing your Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) account.
The linking process helps you access various EPF services and ensures transparency and security. If you want to know how to link UAN with Aadhar, read the article below.
Step-by-Step Guide to Linking UAN with Aadhaar
Before you start the linking process, make sure that your UAN is activated. Activation usually involves setting up a password and verifying your mobile number.
To link your UAN with Aadhaar, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Go to the EPFO website.
- Click on “Services” and select “For Employees”.
- Choose “Member UAN/Online Service (OCS/OTCP)”.
- Enter UAN and Password on the login page and click “Login
Now the main page of the member portal is open in front of you. Here, click on the “Manage” option and then click on KYC.
Thereafter, provide all the required details like your bank, PAN and Aadhaar, passport, driving license, election card, and ration card, and click on the Submit button.
Thereafter, your KYC will take a few days (generally 15 days) to get approved. Once approved, it means that your Aadhaar is linked with your UAN.
Linking of Aadhaar With UAN Using Umang Portal
To link Aadhaar with UAN using the UMANG app, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Access UMANG Portal.
- Then log into the UMANG portal using your ‘MPIN’ or the ‘OTP’ option.
- Thereafter, go to the ‘All Services Tab’ and choose the ‘EPFO’ option.
- Then click on ‘e-KYC services’, under the EPFO section.
- Decide the ‘Aadhaar Seeding’ option under ‘e-KYC services’.
- Now, enter your UAN and click on ‘Get OTP’, enter the OTP in this required field.
- Now, all the information asked on that page, including Aadhaar.
- Verify all the details and your Aadhaar will be linked to your UAN.
Conclusion
Linking your UAN with Aadhaar is an easy process that offers many benefits. By following the steps mentioned in this article above, you can easily complete the Aadhaar linkage process.
Make sure that your UAN and Aadhaar details are correct and up to date to prevent any issues during the linking process.
This simple step will help you make the most of your EPF account and improve your financial planning and security.
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