Eligible PF balances will now be transferred automatically when such members join a new employer.
The change follows EPFO’s migration to the Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES) platform, which has been introduced to centralise member records and service delivery.
What changes for employees?
Earlier, employees switching jobs had to submit a separate online or offline transfer request to move their PF balance from the previous employer’s account to the new one. The request also required processing by EPFO and, in applicable cases, employer verification.
Under the new system, EPFO has enabled automatic transfer of eligible PF accounts linked to Aadhaar-authenticated UANs, removing the need for members to submit a separate transfer application.
A UAN remains the same throughout an employee’s career, while a new PF member ID is generated each time the employee joins a new establishment. The new process links these accounts automatically, where applicable.
Why consolidating PF accounts matters
Employees who switch jobs frequently may accumulate multiple PF member IDs under the same UAN. Consolidating these accounts helps maintain a continuous service record and enables members to view their accumulated retirement savings in one place.
Members can check their employment history through the EPFO Unified Member Portal by logging in with their UAN and accessing the “Service History” section after OTP verification.
Part of wider EPFO reforms
The automatic transfer facility is among several changes introduced following EPFO’s migration to the CITES platform. Other measures include centralised claim processing, a centralised payment system and the ability for members to access services through any EPFO office, instead of being restricted to the office where their account is maintained.
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