EPFO Introduces Easy Online Method to Delink Wrong Member IDs from UAN

Many employees discover that their Universal Account Number (UAN) has been incorrectly linked to a member ID, typically due to job changes or data entry errors. To resolve this widespread issue, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a simple online feature that allows members to delink incorrect member IDs without visiting any EPFO office.

Why Correcting a Wrong Member ID Matters

A wrong member ID can cause multiple complications in your PF account, including mismatched balances, inaccurate service history, and delays in transfers or withdrawals. Fixing it promptly helps ensure smooth management of provident fund records.

How the Delinking Process Works

• Log in to the EPFO Unified Member Portal using your UAN, password and CAPTCHA.
• Go to the ‘Service History’ section where all linked member IDs are displayed.
• Select the incorrect member ID from the list.
• Click on the ‘Delink’ option available next to the wrong ID.
• Provide the reason for the delinking request when prompted.
• Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number registered with EPFO.
• Submit the request for verification and processing.
• On successful submission, the system displays a confirmation message, and the wrong ID disappears from the service history.
• If the delinking fails, the system will show an error notification. This generally happens when an employer has already filed an Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) using the incorrect member ID.
• In such cases, members may need assistance from their employer or the EPFO office.
  

Conclusion

EPFO’s new online facility aims to make PF account correction faster and more accessible. By enabling members to delink wrong IDs themselves, the organisation has reduced paperwork and simplified the process. The update ensures that employees can maintain accurate PF details and avoid future complications with transfers, withdrawals, and service history verification.