Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers! You can now access a range of EPFO services directly through DigiLocker, making it easier than ever to manage your provident fund.
What’s New with EPFO on DigiLocker?
- Check Your PF Anytime, Anywhere: Android smartphone users can now instantly check their PF balance and passbook on DigiLocker.
- Essential Documents at Your Fingertips: Get direct access to your UAN Card, Pension Payment Order (PPO), and Scheme Certificate.
- Simplified Access: This new direct integration streamlines the process, offering a more convenient way to view your PF details without always needing to go through the UMANG app.
- Coming Soon to iOS: While currently for Android, this convenient feature is expected to be extended to iOS users in the near future. For now, iOS users will be prompted to download the UMANG app when trying to access their passbook via DigiLocker.
UAN Activation Just Got Easier
- Face Authentication: Activating your Universal Account Number (UAN) is now simpler with Face Authentication available through the UMANG app.
- Why Activate Your UAN? It’s essential for:
- Accessing all of EPFO’s online services, including withdrawing funds, updating contact details, and checking your EPF balance.
- Availing the benefits under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme.
Understand the ELI Scheme
The Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme is a major initiative by PM Modi to boost employment and skill development across India. Here’s a quick look:
- Goal: To incentivize job creation and bring more workers into the formal economy. It has a significant outlay of ₹2 lakh crore.
- Benefits for New Employees: First-time employees registered with EPFO, earning up to ₹1 lakh per month, can receive a portion of their EPF wages (up to ₹15,000) in two installments after 6 and 12 months of service, plus a financial literacy program.
- Incentives for Employers: Businesses can receive incentives for generating additional employment, particularly in the manufacturing sector. These can be up to ₹3,000 per month per additional employee for two years, and even longer for manufacturing.
- Eligibility for Employers: Smaller establishments (under 50 employees) need to hire at least two additional employees, while larger ones (50+ employees) need five, maintaining these hires for at least six months.
- How Payments Are Made: Payments to first-time employees are directly transferred via DBT using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS), while employer incentives are paid directly into their PAN-linked accounts.
- Scheme Period: The ELI scheme applies to jobs created between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027. Ensure your EPFO registration and Aadhaar seeding are completed by June 30, 2025, to benefit.
EPFO strongly recommends activating your UAN and linking your Aadhaar to your bank account to take full advantage of all digital services and the ELI scheme benefits.