You Can Now Manually Update the Exit Date in Your EPF Account
Date Of Exit In EPF Account: Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a social security scheme run by several governments to provide financial security and retirement benefits to employees. Earlier, updating the exit date in the EPF account required the cooperation of the employer or the EPF officials. However, due to technology upgrade, employees have been given the right to update their exit date on their own.
Go to EPF Portal
Access the official EPF Member Portal by typing the URL in your web browser or by using a search engine to find the correct page. Make sure you are connected to a secure Internet connection before continuing.
login to your account
On the EPF Member Portal homepage, find the login section. Enter your User ID and Password to login to your EPF account. If you have not registered yet, you will need to create an account by following the registration process.
go to profile section
Once you have successfully logged in, go to the profile section of your EPF account. Look for options like “Profile,” “My Account,” or any similar tab that contains your personal information.
update personal details
Under the Profile section, you will find various details related to your EPF account. Find and select the option to update your personal information. It will be labeled “Update Personal Details,” “Edit Profile” or similar.
Know about exit date
Within the Personal Details section, find the field labeled “Exit Date” or “Last Working Day”. This is usually in the Employment History or Service Detail section.
update exit date
Click on the “Edit” or “Update” button next to the “Exit Date” field. A calendar or a text box will appear. In which you can enter the date of your last working day or the date of leaving your employment.
Validate and save changes
Double check the accuracy of the updated exit date. Make sure that the date entered matches with the actual date you left employment. Once you are sure, click on the “Save” or “Update” button to save the changes made in your EPF account.
Confirmation and Acknowledgment
After saving the changes made to the profile, you should get a confirmation message or acknowledgment that the exit date has been successfully updated in your EPF account. Note down any reference number or transaction ID provided for future reference.
Significantly, the ability for employees to update their exit date in their EPF account on their own is a significant step towards empowering people to manage their financial records properly. By following the above step-by-step process, employees can easily and accurately update their exit date without relying on their employer or EPF officials.
