EPFO: Have you forgotten the details of an old EPF account? EPFO's new service history feature will help..

Professionals in the private sector frequently switch jobs during their careers; sometimes, they join a new company after just a few months. Each job change alters their service history, requiring them to transfer their EPF account to the new employer. Employees often forget to initiate this transfer, resulting in the opening of a new EPF account with the new employer. EPFO ​​2.01 has introduced a new feature that provides consolidated information regarding an employee's provident fund records.

**Access to Complete Service History in One Place**

The new facility within EPFO ​​2.01 is known as the 'Service History' feature. Through this feature, employees can view their service history and provident fund records, accessing all relevant information in a single location. However, this requires the PF account to be linked to the Universal Account Number (UAN). Consequently, users can view their employment history and records dating back to 2014, the year the UAN system was launched.

**All EPF Accounts Linked to the UAN Will Be Included**

The UAN is a unique 12-digit ID allotted by the EPFO ​​to every member. While changing jobs results in a change of employer—and the initiation of a new EPF account with the new employer—the UAN remains constant. This UAN stays linked to the EPF account across different employers. Furthermore, the UAN is essential for accessing the EPFO's online services.

**Easier Claim Filing for Subscribers**