The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation and Aadhaar-bank account linking to March 15, 2025. The extension allows employees more time to meet the requirements under the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme.
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A circular from the Ministry of Labour & Employment confirmed the extension.
The previous deadline was February 15, 2025.
UAN activation is mandatory for accessing EPFO services online. The 12-digit UAN allows employees to withdraw EPF funds, check their balance, and update contact details.
About the ELI scheme
The ELI scheme promotes formal-sector employment and ensures direct benefit transfers (DBT) to employees’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Employees must activate their UAN and link their bank account with Aadhaar to qualify.
How to activate UAN online
New EPF members can activate their UAN through the EPFO Member Sewa portal:
- Click on the ‘Activate UAN’ link under ‘Important Links.’
- Enter details like UAN, Aadhaar number, date of birth, and registered mobile number.
- Complete Aadhaar OTP verification.
- Enter the OTP received to activate the UAN.
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