How to check EPF balance + claim status (2026 — 5 official methods)

1. Get your UAN from your salary slip OR ask HR. UAN is 12 digits.
2. Visit unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in and click Activate UAN (one-time, requires Aadhaar OTP).
3. Log in to passbook.epfindia.gov.in with UAN + password.
4. Click View Passbook for your PF account (multiple if you switched jobs). Each entry shows month, employer contribution, employee contribution, balance.
5. For claim status: go back to main portal → Online Services → Track Claim Status. You see Form-19 (final settlement), Form-10C (pension withdrawal), Form-31 (advance) status.
6. Download passbook PDF for records (top right of passbook view).

What we hear from RTI Wiki users: Ramesh, a 39-year-old IT employee from Bengaluru, switched jobs in 2024 and noticed his old PF account was not transferring. His Form-13 transfer claim sat at “Under Process” for 47 days. He filed an RTI under §6 to the EPFO Regional Office Bengaluru asking (a) date of receipt of Form-13, (b) officer-in-charge, © reason for delay beyond 20-day SLA, (d) projected disposal date. Reply in 28 days revealed the file was held up by missing employer attestation. He chased his old HR; transfer completed in 11 days.

• UAN not Aadhaar-seeded — most common; without seeding, EPFO holds claims indefinitely. Fix: log in → Manage → KYC → upload Aadhaar.
• Bank account name mismatch with EPFO records (e.g., Aadhaar has full name, bank has initials). Fix: Manage → KYC → Bank → re-upload + re-verify.
• Employer not attested Form-13/Form-19 — EPFO can't process without employer signature. Fix: chase HR; if employer is defunct, file Form-19 directly with affidavit.
• Mobile not registered with UAN — OTPs fail, claim cannot be submitted. Fix: Manage → Contact Details → update.
• Old claim is “Available for online claim” but blocked by missing exit date — employer hasn't marked your exit. Fix: ask HR to update via Employer Portal; if no response, file RTI.
• PAN not linked when claim amount > Rs. 50,000 — TDS deduction kicks in but PAN missing. Fix: link PAN under Manage → KYC.
• Wrong claim form filed — used Form-19 when Form-31 (advance) was needed. Fix: cancel + re-file correct form.

• Missed call to 9966044425 is the fastest way to know your latest balance — no login needed, instant SMS reply.
• Use the Umang app for Aadhaar-OTP-based claims (no employer signature needed for UAN-Aadhaar-Bank-PAN-linked accounts).
• If your old employer is uncooperative, file Form-19 with Form-19 (UAN) + cancelled cheque + Aadhaar + PAN + 1-page declaration directly with EPFO regional office. Aadhaar OTP authenticates.
• Check passbook weekly during the 1st year of a new job — many employers deposit PF irregularly; catching short-credits early is easier.
• For pension (Form-10C) after 10 years of service, you can either withdraw or convert to scheme certificate (preserves continuity) — most don't know the certificate option.

EPFO toll-free: 1800-118-005 (English/Hindi/regional) · email: [email protected] · Twitter: @socialepfo · Umang app helpdesk: 1800-11-1166

The official SLA on this service is published. If your status is stuck beyond it, you have a statutory right under §6 RTI Act 2005 to demand information from the public authority. Reply mandatory in 30 days.

File an RTI to: EPFO Regional PIO (your jurisdiction)

Ask these 5 questions:

1. date Form-XX was received
2. officer currently holding the file
3. reason for delay beyond 20-day SLA
4. whether KYC issues flagged
5. projected disposal date

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For epf passbook download, pf passbook download:

1. Open passbook.epfindia.gov.in/MemberPassBook.
2. Log in with UAN + password.
3. Pick the Member ID (one per employer if you've changed jobs).
4. Click View Passbook.
5. Download as PDF — full transaction history with employer + employee contributions, interest, withdrawals.

For epf claim status, pf claim status:

1. Log in at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in.
2. Click Online Services → Track Claim Status.
3. Status shows: Claim Submitted → Under Process → Approved → Settled → Rejected (with reason).

SLA: 20 working days for online (Aadhaar-linked) claims, 30 days for offline.

If stuck beyond SLA, file an RTI to the Regional PF Commissioner under §6(1) RTI Act 2005.

For epf balance sms, pf balance sms number:

1. SMS EPFOHO UAN ENG (or HIN/MAR/etc for regional) to 7738299899.
2. You get UAN, member ID, last contribution, current balance.
3. Note: works only if your mobile is linked to UAN at EPFO.

For epf missed call number:

1. Give a missed call to 9966044425 from your UAN-linked mobile.
2. Auto-disconnect after 1 ring; you receive an SMS with current EPF balance + last 3 transactions.
3. Free, no SMS charges.

For uan number, uan check:

UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit number issued by EPFO that follows you across employers — your one-stop EPF identity. To find your UAN:

1. Easiest: ask your current employer's HR / payroll team.
2. From salary slip: most slips have UAN.
3. From EPFO portal: go to unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in → Know Your UAN → enter PF Member ID + DOB.

UAN is used for all EPF operations — passbook, claims, transfers, KYC, status checks.

For epf transfer status, pf transfer claim:

After joining a new employer, your EPF should auto-transfer:

1. Log in at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in → Online Services → Transfer Request.
2. Pick old employer + new employer + verify Aadhaar OTP.
3. Submit. Track at Track Claim Status.
4. SLA: 20 working days.

If transfer is stuck (often happens when KYC isn't complete at one of the employers), file an RTI to your Regional PF Commissioner.

20 working days per EPFO SLA. In practice, fully-Aadhaar-linked claims via Umang process in 7-10 days; non-linked claims take 30-60 days.

Activate at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in with mobile OTP. If you don't know your UAN, ask HR or check any salary slip — it's 12 digits.

Yes, partial advances under specific heads — illness, education, marriage, home purchase, etc. Use Form-31 via Umang. Limits vary by reason.

TDS @10% (with PAN) or 30% (without PAN) applies if continuous service is < 5 years and amount > Rs. 50,000.

EPS pension contribution caps at Rs. 1,250/month (8.33% of Rs. 15,000 ceiling). For higher-wage employees, employer contributes only this fixed amount unless joint option is exercised.

To check status: use the official portal listed above with your reference number. SLA is published; if stuck beyond it, file a free RTI.

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• RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.