Filing of e-nomination helps in getting PF, Pension (EPS) and insurance (EDLI) benefits easily on member’s death.
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) which is also known as Provident Fund (PF) is a government-backed scheme and is a compulsory deduction for salaried employees. This scheme is run by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
While enrolling for the schemes run by EPFO one can file for e-nomination as well. Recently EPFO tweeted from its official Twitter handle regarding why one should file e-nomination.
Why one should file e-nomination?
It helps in getting PF, Pension (EPS) and insurance (EDLI) benefits easily on member’s death. It also facilitates the nominee to file online claims.
If you have not yet filed e-nomination then you can do so by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Go to the official website of EPFO or click on the link- https://www.epfindia.gov.in.
Step 2: Go to Services, then select For Employees and click on ‘Member UAN/Online Services (OCS/OTCP).
Step 3: Login with ‘UAN and Password’.
Step 4: Select E-Nomination under Manage Tab.
Step 5: ‘Provide Details’ tab will appear on the screen. Click on ‘Save’.
Step 6: Click yes to update Family Declaration.
Step 7: Click ‘Add family Details’. You can note that more than one nominee can be added.
Step 8: Click on ‘Nomination Details’ to declare total amount of share. Click on ‘save EPF Nomination’.
Step 9: Click on ‘E-sign’ to generate OTP. Submit ‘OTP’ sent on mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Step 10: E-Nomination is now registered with EPFO. After e-nomination, there is no need to send any document to the employer or ex-employer.
