EPFO News: How To Update Your Date of Exit From A Company After Leaving The Job?

EPFO News: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers often miss updating information related to their latest employer and job status on the EPFO website. Lack of details about the current employer, etc, could create a problem for EPFO subscribers in withdrawing their PF savings.

The EPFO offers the facility of updating essential details about the subscribers online via the EPFO portal. The portal lets subscribers check their PF balance amount. Additionally, they can also make changes to their employer details and even withdraw their amount online. For those who have recently switched to a new job or left one for a break, it is important to confirm that the date of exit from the past employer is updated on the EPFO account.

How To Update the Date of Exit?

Updating your exit date on the EPFO portal is crucial for managing your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) balance. The option to update your exit date only appears two months after your last contribution is recorded. Follow the simple steps mentioned below to update your date of exit on EPFO portal.

-Log into the Member e-Seva Portal using your Universal Account Number (UAN) and password.
-Check for the 'Manage' section, and then select 'Mark Exit,'
-Now choose your PF account. Enter the exit date within the month of your final contribution and specify why you left.

Request For OTP

Once you've entered all necessary information, request a One-Time Password (OTP). This will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. After entering the OTP, tick the consent box and click 'update.' Confirm by clicking 'OK' to finalise the process.
It's essential to ensure that all details are correct when updating because once submitted, changes cannot be made. The updated exit date will appear in the Service History section of the EPFO portal.

Who Can Update Details On EPFO Portal Online?

Those EPFO members who have an active UAN number and an Aadhaar-linked EPF account can use the facility to update details online.

For UANs created before October 2017, employer approval or extra documentation might still be necessary. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently simplified this procedure. Now, if your UAN is validated with Aadhaar, you don't need to upload documents or get employer approvals. This change aims to make the process more user-friendly.

To prevent claim rejections, always keep your Aadhaar, UAN, mobile number, and employment details up-to-date and accurate. This ensures smooth processing of any future claims or transfers related to your EPF account.