Maharashtra - Check EPF (Employee Provident Fund) Balance

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To check PF balance online, the applicant must log on to the EPFO portal.
2. Go to the tab ‘’Our Services’’ and choose the option that says “for employees” from the drop-down menu.
3. Now, click on the option ‘’Member passbook’’ under the option “Services.”
4. A login page will appear. Enter your UAN number and password here after it has been activated.
5. Once logged in, the applicant can access their EPF account to view balance.

Apply Through SMS:

1. To check PF balance through SMS, the applicant must send an SMS to mobile number 7738299899.
2. The message is to be sent in the following format: ‘EPFOHO UAN ENG‘.

   Note: The UAN needs to be integrated with KYC details on the EPFO portal for this method of applying to work.

3. The applicant will have to set their preferred language of communication in the SMS.
4. To do so, use the first three characters of the preferred language. For example, to receive updates in English, use the first three characters of the word English, i.e. EPFOHO UAN ENG.
5. To receive the message updates in Marathi, type-in EPFOHO UAN MAR.
6. This facility is available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali.
7. Once sent, the applicant will receive a reply SMS containing the PF balance details.

Apply Through Missed Call:

1. The applicant can inquire about their EPF balance by giving a missed call to the authorised phone from their registered mobile number.
2. This service is only available upon the integration of the UAN with the KYC details on the EPFO portal.
3. The applicant needs to take the help of their employer to do so.
4. Once the UAN is integrated with your KYC details, give a missed call to 011-22901406 from the registered mobile number.
5. After placing a missed call, the applicant will receive an SMS with the required PF details.

Apply Through Mobile Apps:
Through M-Sewa app of EPFO:

1. The applicant can check their PF balance by downloading the “m-Sewa app of EPFO” from here: Link
2. Once the app is downloaded, click on “Member” and then go to “Balance/Passbook” option.
3. Enter the UAN and registered mobile number.
4. The system will verify the mobile number against the UAN.
5. If all the details are verified, the applicant can view their updated EPF balance details.
6. In case of a mismatch, the app will display an error.

Through Umang app:

1. The applicant can also check their PF balance by downloading the “Umang” app from the Google Play Store for android mobile users OR Apple Store for iPhone users.
2. Upon installation, go to the search menu and look for EPFO or, find the EPFO option from the app’s homepage under the head “Employee Centric Services”.
3. In the following page click on “View Passbook” option.
4. Now enter the UAN and one-time password (OTP) sent to the registered mobile number to access PF account details.

Note:
The UMANG mobile app can also be downloaded by giving a missed call to 97183917183. The Umang portal is available for PC users here: App Portal Link

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Zonal ACC Office MAHARASHTRA(EXCLUDING MUMBAI)(PUNE)
2nd Floor, Pune Cantonment Board Building,
Near Golibar Maidan, Camp
Pune(Maharashtra) - 411 001
Website Link
Contact Link
Locate the nearest EPFO Click on the link, select the name of State and District from the corresponding dropdown menus and click on the submit button to view the address.

Eligibility

Applicant must have an activated Universal Account Number (UAN).

Fees

This service is free of charges.

Validity

As per the existing provisions under the Indian Provident Fund (PF) law, an EPF account becomes ‘inoperative account’ and does not earn further interest, once an employee retires from service after attaining the age of 55 years, migrates abroad permanently or dies and does not apply for withdrawal of his accumulated balance within 36 months.

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Processing Time

The balance can be checked immediately upon entering the required details.

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Instructions

• To check EPF balance, make sure that the employer has activated your Universal Account Number (UAN).

Required Information

• Universal Account Number (UAN).
• OTP sent to registered mobile number.

Need for the Document

By allowing employees to access the EPF balance, they can easily plan their expenses well and can also avail a loan against their EPF balance if required.

Information which might help

• UAN is a unique identification number provided for all employees enrolled under the EPF scheme.
• All employees should have only one UAN during their working life irrespective of the companies they change.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Employee Provident Fund (EPF) acts as a saving tool for the employees.
• The employee and the employer contribute an equal amount towards savings that can be availed upon retirement or after switching jobs.