From August 1, 2025, EPFO has made it mandatory to generate and activate UAN only through Aadhaar-based face authentication via the UMANG App. With this fully digital process, employees can now create ...

EPFO introduces digital UAN allocation and activation through Umang app with facial authentication for subscribers' convenience.

Starting August 1, 2025, EPFO has made it easier and faster for employees to generate and activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through Aadhaar-based face authentication on the UMANG App ...

However, not everyone may have their UAN number readily available. The good news is that employees can still check their PF balance through simple alternatives.

The UAN is a unique 12-digit number given to every EPF member. Once you have it, you can check your EPF balance in multiple ways, online, via SMS, or through the UMANG app.

In case of mismatch in any of the fields of name, gender and date of birth, between UAN as well as Aadhaar for the members, the employer can file the request for rectification of the above fields ...