Job change karte waqt, PF withdraw karte waqt, ya bas apna balance check karte waqt, sabse pehli cheez chahiye hoti hai — aapka PF number ya UAN. Bahut se employees ko yeh number yaad nahi hota, especially agar unhone kaafi time se apna EPFO account check nahi kiya ho.
Agar aap bhi sochte hain ki “PF number kaise nikale”, toh yeh guide aapke liye hai. Hum step-by-step dekhenge ki UAN aur PF account number kya hote hain, inme kya farak hai, aur inhe kaise nikala jaata hai — online ho ya bina internet ke.
PF Number Aur UAN Mein Kya Farak Hai
Bahut se log PF number aur UAN ko same samajhte hain, lekin yeh dono alag cheezein hain:
| Term | Kya Hai | Format | Kya Change Hota Hai |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAN (Universal Account Number) | Ek permanent 12-digit number jo EPFO har member ko deta hai | 12 digits, jaise 123456789012 | Career bhar same rehta hai, job change hone par bhi |
| PF Account Number (Member ID) | Har employer ke saath alag account number | Alphanumeric, jaise MH/BAN/12345/67890 | Har naye employer ke saath naya number milta hai |
Simple bhasha mein: UAN ek umbrella hai jiske neeche aapke saare purane aur naye PF accounts (member IDs) link hote hain. Naya employer join karte waqt aapko bas apna UAN dena hota hai, aur naya PF account usi se link ho jaata hai.
PF Number/UAN Nikalne Ke Tarike
Neeche table mein saare available tarike diye gaye hain, depend karta hai aapke paas kya information already available hai:
| Tarika | Zaroorat | Internet Chahiye |
|---|---|---|
| Salary Slip | Payslip copy | Nahi |
| EPFO Unified Portal | Aadhaar-linked mobile number | Haan |
| UMANG App | UAN ya mobile number | Haan |
| Missed Call Service | Registered mobile number | Nahi |
| SMS Service | Registered mobile number | Nahi |
| HR/Employer Se Pucchna | Company mein active ho | Nahi |
Tarika 1: Salary Slip Se PF Number Nikalein
Sabse easy aur direct tarika hai apni salary slip (payslip) check karna. Zyaadatar companies apne employees ki payslip par UAN aur PF Member ID dono print karti hain, generally “Deductions” ya “Statutory Details” section mein.
Tarika 2: EPFO Portal Se “Know Your UAN” Use Karein
Agar payslip available nahi hai, toh EPFO ki official website se UAN nikala ja sakta hai:
- EPFO Unified Member Portal par jaayein.
- “Important Links” section mein “Know Your UAN” option par click karein.
- Apna Aadhaar-linked mobile number aur captcha enter karein.
- Mobile par aaya OTP verify karein.
- Kuch details (jaise PAN ya Aadhaar) enter karne ke baad “Show my UAN” par click karein — aapka 12-digit UAN screen par dikh jaayega.
Tarika 3: UMANG App Se Nikalein
UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) Bharat sarkar ka digital platform hai jisme EPFO services bhi available hain:
- UMANG app Play Store/App Store se download karein.
- App mein “EPFO” search karein.
- “Employee Centric Services” mein jaakar relevant option select karein.
- Apna UAN ya registered mobile number aur OTP enter karke login karein.
- Yahan se aap UAN dekhne ke alawa passbook, claim status, aur KYC update bhi kar sakte hain.
Tarika 4: Bina Internet Ke — Missed Call Aur SMS Service
Agar internet available nahi hai, toh bhi aap apna PF-related information nikal sakte hain, bashart ki aapka mobile number EPFO ke saath registered ho aur UAN Aadhaar, PAN, aur bank details se KYC-verified ho:
- Missed Call: Apne registered mobile se 011-22901406 par missed call dein. Kuch hi minutes mein aapko SMS ke through balance aur last contribution ki details mil jaayengi.
- SMS Service: 7738299899 par is format mein SMS bhejein:
EPFOHO UAN ENG(English ke liye) yaEPFOHO UAN HIN(Hindi ke liye).
Dono services bilkul free hain.
Tarika 5: HR Ya Employer Se Pucchein
Agar aap kisi company mein currently kaam kar rahe hain, toh sabse simple tarika hai apne HR ya Payroll department se directly PF number ya UAN maang lena. Wo aapke records se yeh details turant nikaal sakte hain.
Tarika 6: Purane Employer Ke PF Ka Number Kaise Nikalein
Agar aapko apne purane employer ka PF account number chahiye, toh:
- Apne UAN se EPFO portal mein login karein.
- “Manage” section mein saare linked Member IDs (purane aur naye employers ke) dikh jaayenge.
- Waha se relevant PF number copy kar sakte hain.
Important Update: EPFO Portal Maintenance (2026)
Note: EPFO ne recently apne systems ka ek bada technology upgrade kiya hai, jiski wajah se Member Portal, Employer Portal, aur UMANG app ki kuch services temporarily unavailable rahi hain. Agar aapko online portal access karne mein dikkat aaye, toh thodi der baad try karein ya missed call/SMS service ka use karein, jo is tarah ke maintenance ke dauran bhi kaam karti hai.
Common Problems Aur Unke Solutions
Problem: UAN activate nahi hai Solution: EPFO portal ya UMANG app par Aadhaar Face Authentication ke through UAN activate karein — is process mein OTP ke saath ek live face scan bhi hota hai.
Problem: Mobile number EPFO se registered nahi hai Solution: Apne HR department ke through mobile number update karwayein, kyunki bina registered number ke missed call/SMS services kaam nahi karengi.
Problem: “Passbook not available” error aa raha hai Solution: Yeh generally tab hota hai jab aap kisi “Exempted Establishment” mein kaam karte hain, jaha PF trust company khud manage karti hai, EPFO nahi. Aise case mein apne HR se passbook statement maangein.
Problem: Multiple PF accounts alag-alag employers ke, sab ek jagah nahi dikh rahe Solution: Ensure karein ki har naye employer ko join karte waqt aapne apna existing UAN diya ho, na ki naya account banwaya ho.
FAQs: PF Number Kaise Nikale
Q1. PF number aur UAN mein kya farak hai? UAN ek permanent number hai jo career bhar same rehta hai, jabki PF account number (Member ID) har employer ke saath alag hota hai.
Q2. Kya main sirf Aadhaar card se apna PF number nikal sakta hoon? Nahi, sirf Aadhaar se directly PF number nahi milta. Aapko UAN ke through hi PF account details access karni hoti hain.
Q3. Bina internet ke PF balance kaise check karein? Apne registered mobile number se 011-22901406 par missed call dein, ya 7738299899 par prescribed format mein SMS bhejein.
Q4. Agar UAN activate nahi hai toh kya karein? EPFO portal ya UMANG app par Aadhaar Face Authentication ke through UAN activate karna hoga.
Q5. Kya job change karne par naya UAN milta hai? Nahi, UAN same rehta hai poori career mein. Sirf naya PF account number (Member ID) generate hota hai, jo usi UAN se link ho jaata hai.
Q6. PF number pata karne ke liye sabse fast tarika kaunsa hai? Agar payslip available hai, toh wahi sabse fast tarika hai. Agar nahi, toh missed call ya SMS service bina internet ke bhi turant kaam kar deti hai.
Q7. Kya EPFO portal down hone par bhi balance check kar sakte hain? Haan, portal maintenance ke dauran bhi missed call aur SMS services kaam karti hain, bashart ki aapka mobile number EPFO se registered ho.
Conclusion
PF number kaise nikale — iska jawab depend karta hai ki aapke paas kya information already available hai. Payslip se lekar EPFO portal, UMANG app, aur bina-internet missed call/SMS service tak, EPFO ne multiple tarike diye hain taaki har employee apna PF details easily access kar sake.
Sabse important baat — apna UAN activate rakhein aur usse Aadhaar, PAN, aur bank details se KYC-verified rakhein, taaki zaroorat padne par aap kisi bhi service ka use turant kar sakein.