EPFO Simplified: What To Do If Your UAN Is Linked To A Wrong ID?

EPFO Simplified: At times of switching jobs, people often end up linking their Universal Account Number (UAN) to an incorrect ID. The small mistake may lead to a loss of savings and difficulty withdrawing the fund.

The mistake of linking UAN to the wrong ID can be easily resolved by visiting the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) unified member's website.

How To Delink UAN From A Wrong ID?

-Visit the EPFO unified portal
-Login to the portal by entering your UAN, password, and the captcha.
-Go to the home page after logging in. Navigate the 'View' section and select the 'service history'.
-Identify the incorrect member ID and click on the "delink" button.
-Once you opt for the option to 'delink', EPFO subscribers are required to provide a reason for delinking.
-Later, you will receive an OTP to your registered mobile number for verification.
-Enter this OTP to proceed with the delinking process. Upon successful completion, a confirmation message will appear on your screen.

How To Check If The Delinking Process Is Successful?

To check if the process is successful, people can simply check the 'service history option'. If you are unable to see the service history associated with the incorrect ID, then it is removed from your UAN account.

However, if an employer has filed an ECR using an incorrect ID, you will encounter an error message instead of a success notification.

EPFO To Increase Wage Ceiling

The EPFO is also considering raising the wage ceiling for mandatory inclusion in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) to Rs 25,000. This proposal is expected to be discussed by the Central Board of Trustees in their upcoming meeting scheduled for December or January.

An official highlighted that increasing the wage ceiling by Rs 10,000 per month could extend social security benefits to over 10 million additional workers. Many employees in metropolitan areas earn a basic salary exceeding Rs 15,000, making EPFO membership optional for them under current regulations.