New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory body established under the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, of 1956. The inception of the Employees’ Provident Fund dates back to the promulgation of the Employees’ Provident Funds Ordinance on November 15, 1951, which was later replaced by the Employees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952.
To file an e-nomination on the EPFO member ID online, it is mandatory to have a profile photo. Attempting to file an e-nomination without a profile photo on the EPFO member ID will result in an error message stating “unable to proceed.” Adding a profile picture in the EPF UAN portal enhances the appearance and simplifies the process. Follow the step-by-step guide provided below to upload a profile picture on the EPF UAN portal.
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Basic Image Requirements:
Only photographs captured with a digital camera are acceptable for upload.
Before uploading, the photograph must measure 3.5cm by 4.5cm in size.
The facial image in the uploaded photo should be visible from 80 per cent of the image, including both ears.
The image must be in jpeg/jpg/png format.
The uploaded image should not exceed 100 KB in size.
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How To Upload Profile Picture In EPF UAN Portal:
Step 1: Log in to the UAN portal.
Step 2: Navigate to the menu section and choose “view.” Then, select “profile” from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: On the left side of the window, locate the option to change the profile photo.
Step 4: Click on “browse” to select a photo from your computer or mobile device.
Step 5: Preview the selected photograph and proceed to upload it.
Step 6: Once uploaded, confirm by selecting “OK.”
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has implemented the Universal Account Number (UAN) system for its members. Each EPFO member contributing to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme is assigned a unique UAN, which remains constant even if the employee changes organisations.
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Steps To Activate UAN Online:
Step 1: Visit the EPFO Member portal at https://www.epfindia.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on “Activate UAN” on the screen’s right side under the “Important Links” section.
Step 3: Enter your UAN number, name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 4: After entering the required details, click the “Get Authorization Pin” button.
Step 5: You will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on your mobile number.
Step 6: Enter the received OTP to activate the UAN. This process also registers your mobile number with the EPF account.
Step 7: Upon successful UAN activation, you will receive a password on your registered mobile number to access your account.
