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  Provident fund (PF) is a retirement savings scheme in India. It is mandatory for most employees to contribute a portion of their salary to the PF account. To check your PF balance, there are various ways available. Here are four ways to check your Provident Fund balance: Check your PF balance online You can check your PF balance online by visiting the official website of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). You need to enter your Universal Account Number (UAN) and password to log in to your account. Once logged in, you can view your PF balance, download your passbook, and track the status of your PF claim. Check your PF balance via SMS You can also check your PF balance via SMS. To do so, you need to send an SMS to the EPFO's designated number in the following format: EPFOHO UAN ENG. "ENG" refers to the preferred language, which can be changed to "HIN" for Hindi or other regional languages. Check your PF balance via missed call Another conven

  Retirees who receive their pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) can now submit their life certificates online without the need for Aadhaar fingerprint authentication, according to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This move aims to simplify the process and make it easier for pensioners who may face difficulties in biometric authentication. The EPFO has launched a new system called Jeevan Pramaan, which allows pensioners to submit their life certificates online using a computer, laptop, or smartphone. Pensioners can also visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and submit their life certificates. In the past, the EPFO required pensioners to submit their life certificates in person or via mail. However, this process was not always convenient for pensioners, particularly those living in remote areas or with mobility issues. With the new system, pensioners can easily submit their life certificates from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the

  The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme that is available to all salaried individuals in India. As per the current rules, both the employee and the employer contribute 12% of the employee's basic salary, including dearness allowance, to the EPF account. However, if you change your job, it is necessary to transfer the EPF balance from your old account to the new one. In the past, the process of transferring EPF involved a lot of paperwork and was time-consuming. But, with the introduction of the online transfer process, transferring your EPF account has become a lot easier and quicker. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to transfer your EPF online: Step 1: Check your eligibility Firstly, you need to check if you are eligible for an online transfer. The following conditions must be met: Your Universal Account Number (UAN) must be activated. Your Aadhaar card should be linked with your UAN. Your bank account details should be seeded with your UAN.