Knowing the PPO number is very important for a person as it is used at the time of raising grievances with EPFO. An individual is required to use UAN or PPO number for the speedy redressal of the grievance
Employees who are registered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) are provided with a unique number or a code that helps them to get a pension after their retirement.
The unique number or code given to the pensioners is termed as Pension Payment Order (PPO). The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allots this number to every employee who retires from any organisation.
Knowing the PPO number is very important for a person as it is used at the time of raising grievances with EPFO. An individual is required to use UAN or PPO number for the speedy redressal of the grievance. Also, one needs to know the PPO number for knowing the pension status online as well.
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The details regarding the PPO are provided by the EPFO to the employees after their retirement. However, if you have forgotten the number provided to you then now you can get it using either your bank account number or Provident Fund (PF) number.
Here is how you can know your PPO number:
Step 1: Visit the official website of EPFO that is- https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php.
Step 2: Click on Pensioners’ Portal option available under online services on the homepage.
Step 3: Select ‘Know your PPO number’ option.
Step 4: Submit either ‘Bank Account Number’ or ‘Member ID (PF Number)’.
Step 5: After you submit the details successfully, the PPO number will be displayed on the screen.
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Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS) is one of the schemes offered by EPFO. EPS provides a monthly benefit for superannuation/retirement, disability, survivor, widow(er) and children. Minimum pension on disablement and past service benefit to participants of erstwhile Family Pension Scheme, 1971 is also offered.
