How to link Aadhaar to Pension Account

The importance of linking Aadhaar with documents such as bank accounts, mobile numbers, passports, and others has increased as all government funded schemes and benefits are rooted from it.

Linking Aadhaar with your pension account will make it easier for government officials to verify all your details. Here is the online and offline process of linking Aadhaar to pension account:

Link Aadhaar to EPF account offline

To help the employees and pensioners who are not familiar with computers, the EPFO has started the Aadhaar-EPF seeding process offline. With the EPF Aadhaar Seeding Application form, you can fill in all your details and submit it to the officials at the EPFO office. You need to also provide self-attested copies of your UAN, PAN, and Aadhaar with this form. Once the details submitted by you is verified, your Aadhaar number will be linked to your EPF account and you will receive a message on your mobile or email ID.

Link Aadhaar to EPF account online

By using the EPFO online facility, you can link your Aadhaar to EPF easily seating at your home. You just have to login to the EPFO Unified EPF Portal by using the UAN number and password login. Now, from the dropdown menu, select KYC. After you select the KYC, you will get options to fill in the bank details, PAN details, Aadhaar number, passport, driving license, election card details, and ration card details. Next, find a section where you need to enter your Aadhaar number and name as it appears on your Aadhaar card. Once the process is complete, you can view it under pending KYC option. Once your details are verified and approved by officials, your Aadhaar status will be available in "Approved KYC" section.

1. Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar to Pension Account?No, it's not mandatory to link Aadhaar to Pension Account.
2. Why should you link Aadhaar to Pension Account?Though it's not mandatory, linking your Aadhaar to Pension Account will make it easier for government officials to verify all your details.
3. Can I withdraw my PF online without Aadhaar card?Yes, PF can be withdrawn without Aadhaar, however, the employee should meet all other criteria to be eligible for PF withdrawal.
4. How to link Aadhaar to Pension Account?Aadhaar can be linked to Pension Account either online or offline.

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