How To Link Aadhaar With UAN via the UMANG App: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Linking your Aadhaar number with your Universal Account Number (UAN) is a mandatory requirement for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account holders to ensure seamless access to online services, including claims, balance checks, and withdrawal requests. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has integrated this service into the UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) platform, providing a simplified digital process for members to complete the linkage from their mobile devices.

By completing this verification, employees ensure their EPF account is fully compliant with government record-keeping standards, reducing the risk of administrative delays during future fund withdrawals or account transfers. What Is VISHWAS 2026? Everything to Know About EPFO's One-Time PF Dispute Resolution Scheme.

Prerequisites for Linking Aadhaar With UAN

Before initiating the process on the UMANG app, ensure you have the following information and accounts ready:

• Active UAN: Your 12-digit Universal Account Number.
• Registered Mobile Number: Your mobile number must be linked to your UAN in the EPFO database to receive the required One-Time Password (OTP).
• Aadhaar Details: Keep your [Aadhaar Redacted] number handy for verification.
• UMANG Account: Ensure you have the latest version of the UMANG app installed and are logged in using your registered mobile number.

How To Link Your Aadhaar via UMANG

Follow these steps to update your record within the mobile application:

• Open the App: Launch the UMANG app on your smartphone and log in using your credentials.
• Navigate to EPFO Services: Search for "EPFO" in the search bar. Under the "Employee Centric Services" section, select the "e-KYC Services" option.
• Initiate Linkage: Select the option labelled "Aadhaar Seeding".
• Enter UAN: Input your 12-digit UAN and click "Get OTP." You will receive an OTP on the mobile number registered with your UAN.
• Provide Aadhaar Details: Once the OTP is verified, you will be prompted to enter your Aadhaar number.
• Final Verification: A second OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar. Enter this OTP to complete the verification process.

Important Considerations for PF Subscribers

Once the verification is successful, your Aadhaar data will be linked with your UAN. The EPFO will then perform a backend verification to match the personal details - such as name, date of birth, and gender - between your EPF account and your Aadhaar database. If there is a discrepancy between these records, the system may flag the request. In such cases, members must first correct their personal details on the EPFO portal or the Aadhaar website to ensure a successful match. How To Check Old and New Claims on the EPFO Revamped Portal, Access Service History.

Why Linking Aadhaar With UAN is Essential

The integration of Aadhaar with UAN is part of a broader government initiative to streamline the delivery of social security benefits. For the member, this link is crucial for:

• Faster Claim Settlement: Automating the identity verification process reduces manual intervention, significantly speeding up the approval of withdrawal and advance claims.
• Account Portability: It facilitates the seamless transfer of funds when changing employers.
• Online Access: Most electronic services on the EPFO portal, including viewing passbooks and updating personal details, require Aadhaar-based authentication.

For further assistance or to check the status of your linkage, members can also visit the official EPFO Member Sewa portal or contact their respective HR departments if there are unresolved discrepancies in their personal data.

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