{"id":23291,"date":"2021-09-01T08:11:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T08:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=23291"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:46:33","slug":"employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organization provides 3 advantages \u2013 lump sum gain at the time of retirement, monthly pension after retirement, and also insurance cover during the employment. However, you may enjoy all the advantages only if your employer deposits the amount, he cuts every month from your salary to the designated PF. For any employee who sustains a salary in India, the employer allocates a definite amount of money as the PF (Provident Fund). Therefore, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/provident-fund-epf-registration\/\">Employees Provident Fund<\/a><\/strong> is a popular savings strategy. It was begun under the overseeing of the Government of India. Consequently, all prudent fund investments are made in an account supported by the EPFO.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So here in this article, we will briefly make you understand about accessing EPF Passbook in different ways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#How_to_download_the_EPFO_passbook_online\" title=\"How to download the EPFO passbook online?\">How to download the EPFO passbook online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#How_to_download_the_EPFO_passbook_on_the_system_via_the_EPFO_app\" title=\"How to download the EPFO passbook on the system via the EPFO app?\">How to download the EPFO passbook on the system via the EPFO app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#How_to_download_the_EPFO_passbook_via_DOB_and_Phone_Number\" title=\"How to download the EPFO passbook via DOB and Phone Number?\">How to download the EPFO passbook via DOB and Phone Number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Key_Components_of_EPF_Passbook\" title=\"Key Components of EPF Passbook\">Key Components of EPF Passbook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#EPF_account_number\" title=\"EPF account number\">EPF account number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Basic_Details\" title=\"Basic Details\">Basic Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Opening_Balance\" title=\"Opening Balance\">Opening Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Universal_Account_Number\" title=\"Universal Account Number\">Universal Account Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Interest\" title=\"Interest\">Interest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Withdrawals\" title=\"Withdrawals\">Withdrawals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Closing_Balance\" title=\"Closing Balance\">Closing Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#Voluntary_Provident_Fund\" title=\"Voluntary Provident Fund\">Voluntary Provident Fund<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS\" title=\"FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#1_Is_it_possible_to_download_or_view_my_passbook\" title=\"1. Is it possible to download or view my passbook?\">1. Is it possible to download or view my passbook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#2_Is_it_feasible_to_see_the_EPF_passbook_online_without_using_the_Universal_Account_Number_UAN\" title=\"2. Is it feasible to see the EPF passbook online without using the Universal Account Number (UAN)?\">2. Is it feasible to see the EPF passbook online without using the Universal Account Number (UAN)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#3_What_format_does_the_PF_passbook_come_in_In_the_system_to_open_the_document_is_a_password_needed\" title=\"3. What format does the PF passbook come in? In the system to open the document, is a password needed?\">3. What format does the PF passbook come in? In the system to open the document, is a password needed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/employees-provident-fund-organization-epfo\/#4_Does_the_Employees_Provident_Fund_Organization_EPFO_validate_all_entries_made_on_the_EPFO_passbook\" title=\"4. Does the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) validate all entries made on the EPFO passbook?\">4. Does the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) validate all entries made on the EPFO passbook?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_on_EPFO_member_Passbook\"><\/span><strong>Overview on EPFO member Passbook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Employees\u2019 Provident Fund is a frugality device for the labor force. It is a strategy managed under the Employees\u2019 Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 by the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>EPF passbook is an online aptitude offered by EPFO or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/provident-fund-epf-registration\/\">Employees Provident Fund<\/a><\/strong> Organization. And also, the EPF passbook is indistinguishable from the bank passbook. It helps the Employees Provident Fund account. For example, members can check their account balance, see their account statement, take a print or load the same. Moreover, the passbook includes all the necessary details about the PF account. This contains employee benefaction, employer handouts, withdrawals, and interest received.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_download_the_EPFO_passbook_online\"><\/span><strong>How to download the EPFO passbook online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>EPFO members can load or print their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epf\/\">EPF<\/a><\/strong> passbooks online. And also, this service is obtainable on the EPF webpage. <strong>The following is the steps procedure on how to download EPF member passbook online:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Visit the member passbook page on the EPFO webpage.<\/li>\r\n<li>Enter the UAN password and Captcha, Now click on the login button.<\/li>\r\n<li>The Member\u2019s ID will be shown on the screen. Consequently, all EPF accounts are connected with UAN will appear in the give way.<\/li>\r\n<li>Opt for the member ID and choose \u201cView Passbook\u201d.<\/li>\r\n<li>The detailed passbook of all transactions will appear on your display.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_download_the_EPFO_passbook_on_the_system_via_the_EPFO_app\"><\/span><strong>How to download the EPFO passbook on the system via the EPFO app?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Visit Play Store and search for the M-Sewa app along the search bar.<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap on the Install tab and wait until the app is ready for use.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once install, tap on the icon to begin it on your device.<\/li>\r\n<li>Select the option, \u201cLet\u2019s Start.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li>Select EPF services&gt;E-Passbook.<\/li>\r\n<li>Provide your login information like UAN and password in the pertinent field.<\/li>\r\n<li>Select Member ID followed by View Passbook.<\/li>\r\n<li>Lastly, you can see the passbook, load it or you can print it also.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_download_the_EPFO_passbook_via_DOB_and_Phone_Number\"><\/span><strong>How to download the EPFO passbook via DOB and Phone Number?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The members can download the EPFO passbook on the facility on the EPFO passbook on the EPFO website using their number and DOB.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Once the member register for the e-passbook facility on the EPFO website, they will be asked for an identity card for the registration procedure<\/li>\r\n<li>The member will get a PIN on their contact number. The user is required to enter the same PIN on the EPFO portal to complete the registration procedure<\/li>\r\n<li>With the contact number and document number, they can log in to the member portal<\/li>\r\n<li>Now touch the \u2018Download Passbook\u2019 option.<\/li>\r\n<li>Information about the PF office and the other information regarding the PF account, such as name or PF code, etc.<\/li>\r\n<li>Finally, confirm the chosen transaction via a PIN<\/li>\r\n<li>Once a request for a passbook is placed, it takes 3 days to be proceed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epf\/\">How to check your PF Account Balance and Statements<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Components_of_EPF_Passbook\"><\/span><strong>Key Components of EPF Passbook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Following are the major components of the EPF passbook:-<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPF_account_number\"><\/span><strong>EPF account number<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/provident-fund-epf-registration\/\">Employees Provident Fund<\/a><\/strong> account numbers generally subsist in an alphanumerical format. In encircling the code related to nation, establishment, member, and geographical office. The following examples will provide the superior understanding<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>Illustrative PF number \u2013 AP HYD 0074560 000 0001234<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>AP denotes Andhra Pradesh<\/li>\r\n<li>HYD act for Hyderabad which is the geographical office<\/li>\r\n<li>7 numbers denote establishment ID \u20180074560\u2019<\/li>\r\n<li>The next 3 numbers act as the establishment extension ID.<\/li>\r\n<li>If no augmentation is on condition then it is 000.<\/li>\r\n<li>The last 7 numbers act for member ID \u20180001234\u2019<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Details\"><\/span><strong>Basic Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The passbook includes primary details like name and address of enterprise with established ID, member\u2019s name, dob, coordination joining date, etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_Balance\"><\/span><strong>Opening Balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The EPF passbook throwback the opening balance below the section of employer and employee. The opening balance mentions an entire contribution to date besides interest derives in the precursory financial year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universal_Account_Number\"><\/span><strong>Universal Account Number<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Universal Account Number is a special 12 digit number for all <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/provident-fund-epf-registration\/\">Employees Provident Fund<\/a><\/strong> members. Consequently, every member and organization must get it when they joint EPF. The EPF member ID is linked to UAN.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interest\"><\/span><strong>Interest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The interest on EPF is deliberated on the running aggregate of every month. Therefore the interest is credited at the end of the year for employee and employer contribution. The rate of interest on which the interest is deliberated is raised in the passbook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withdrawals\"><\/span><strong>Withdrawals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If the member makes any withdrawal throughout the year, the same is considered in the EPF passbook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Balance\"><\/span><strong>Closing Balance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The following utterance considers the required estimation of the closing balance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Closing balance = (employer benefaction + interest) + (employee subscription) \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The closing balance is conveyed ahead as starting balance for the future \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voluntary_Provident_Fund\"><\/span><strong>Voluntary Provident Fund<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As the name recommends, the voluntary provident fund differs from the basic PF benefaction where the employee has to stick to 12% contribution limitations. Overall, it mentions a surplus contribution of the employee. Hence, it is reflected separately in the passbook.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epf-balance\/\">How to check your epf balance online and offline<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS\"><\/span><strong>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_it_possible_to_download_or_view_my_passbook\"><\/span><strong>1. Is it possible to download or view my passbook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sure, you can download or see your passbook in the given manner:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Log in to the portal using your UAN and countersign.<\/li>\r\n<li>Go to the menu option \u2018Download\u2019 and choose \u2018Download Passbook\u2019.<\/li>\r\n<li>It is also feasible to load the PDF variety of the passbook.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_it_feasible_to_see_the_EPF_passbook_online_without_using_the_Universal_Account_Number_UAN\"><\/span><strong>2. Is it feasible to see the EPF passbook online without using the Universal Account Number (UAN)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No, it is not possible to see your passbook online without UAN. The UAN and password are needed to see the passbook and on the UMANG app.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_format_does_the_PF_passbook_come_in_In_the_system_to_open_the_document_is_a_password_needed\"><\/span><strong>3. What format does the PF passbook come in? In the system to open the document, is a password needed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The EPF passbook that is loaded represents in pdf format. No, a password is not needed to open the loaded file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_the_Employees_Provident_Fund_Organization_EPFO_validate_all_entries_made_on_the_EPFO_passbook\"><\/span><strong>4. Does the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) validate all entries made on the EPFO passbook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The entries done on the EPF passbook are checked up with the EPFO pasture offices before refurbishing on the passbook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Related Blogs:<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epfo\/\">8 things one should know about EPFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epfo-e-sewa\/\">How to use the EPFO E-Sewa portal?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/epfo-accounts\/\">Merging Two or More EPFO Accounts: Steps to Merge<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organization provides 3 advantages \u2013 lump sum gain at the time of retirement, monthly pension after retirement, and also insurance cover during the employment. However, you may enjoy all the advantages only if your employer deposits the amount, he cuts every month from your salary to the designated PF. 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