EPFO Extends Deadline for UAN Activation And Aadhaar-Bank Account Seeding – New Last Date Announced

UAN activation allows employees to access EPFO's online services, allowing them to manage Provident Fund accounts, submit claims, update personal details, and track claims in real-time. This 24/7 access eliminates the need for physical visits to EPFO offices. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding with bank account for workers seeking to benefit from the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) program by 15 days, until December 15, 2024.

Previously, the EPFO issued a circular requesting that workers activate and connect their bank accounts using Aadhaar by November 30 in order to receive the ELI scheme's direct benefit transfer (DBT) into their bank accounts.

Now, in a recently issued circular on December 4, the EPFO said, “…the competent authority has granted an extension of timeline from 30th November, 2024 to 15th December, 2024 for UAN activation and Aadhaar seeding in the bank account of all the employees.”

UAN Activation Process

The activation procedure may be completed with an Aadhaar-based OTP (One-Time Password). Employers should guarantee that their workers activate the UAN using the processes outlined below:

Go to the EPFO Member Portal

Click the "Activate UAN" link under "Important Links"

Enter your UAN, Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, and Aadhaar-linked cell phone number

Employees should verify their cell phone number is connected to Aadhaar to access the full range of EPFO's digital services

Agree to Aadhaar OTP verification

Click "Get Authorization PIN" to obtain an OTP to your Aadhaar-linked cell phone number

Enter the OTP to complete the activation

Following successful activation, a password will be given to your registered cell phone number

ELI Scheme

The ELI scheme aims to create over 2 crore jobs in India within two years. It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 as part of a Prime Minister's package of five schemes to support employment, skilling, and opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over a five-year period. The scheme includes three schemes:

Scheme A, targeting first-time employees in the formal sector registered with EPFO, offers a one-month wage in three instalments.

Scheme B, focusing on manufacturing job creation, offers benefits based on EPFO contributions during the first four years of employment, allowing employees with salaries up to Rs 1 lakh.

Scheme C, provides support to employers by reimbursing up to Rs 3,000 per month for two years towards their EPFO contribution for each additional employee with a salary of up to Rs 1 lakh per month.