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Changed jobs? Learn how PF Transfer 2026 works, whether EPF transfer is automatic, how to transfer your old PF online, check Form 13 status and fix common transfer problems.

Check your EPF balance in 2026 through the EPFO Passbook, UMANG, SMS or missed call. Find the official numbers, steps and reasons your PF balance may not be updated.

Waiting for your PF claim? Learn how to check EPFO Claim Status 2026, what under process, settled and rejected mean, why claims get delayed and what to do next.

EPF withdrawal rules changed with a simplified framework for partial withdrawals. Check how much PF you can withdraw in 2026, eligibility, unemployment rules, claim forms and when full withdrawal is allowed.

EPFO members looking to generate or activate their Universal Account Number should be aware that the process has changed. Under the current EPFO UAN rules 2026, UAN generation and activation are handled through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology (FAT) for the general member process. The older direct UAN allotment and activation facilities on the EPFO Member Portal have been discontinued. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced the..

EPFO members can check their FY 2025–26 interest by logging into the official EPFO Member Passbook portal and viewing their updated passbook. EPFO has set the annual interest rate at 8.25%. Some accounts may take additional time to reflect the updated interest entry.

The EPFO Service History feature allows EPF members to view previous Member IDs, employment history and PF transfer records through the upgraded member portal. The update aims to improve transparency and help users locate old provident fund accounts more easily.

EPFO is introducing UPI and ATM-enabled Provident Fund withdrawals under the EPFO 3.0 initiative. The government says the digital upgrade will reduce paperwork, speed up claim processing and provide faster access to eligible PF savings for millions of subscribers.