Worried About Losing 20 Years of EPF History? How to Ensure Your Joining Date is Correct

Career Journey and EPF Membership

I started my career in June 1989, and my EPF membership began at the same time. After 8 years, I transferred to a new company. Again, after another 8 years, I joined another new company and transferred my EPF membership. In 2008 or 2009, UAN membership started. The new company changed its name, and all the details were transferred. Now, after 14 years, I have rejoined the new company and transferred my EPF online.

Issue with Form 13 and Pension Calculation

Form 13 was generated, showing the joining date as August 2009. I was surprised and raised an online complaint with the EPF. They closed the issue, asking me to write to the EPFO through mail. I detailed my concerns in the email. My question now is, will the date indicated in Form 13 be used for pension calculation? I am worried that my 20 years of continuity from 1989 to 2009 will be lost. How can I ensure the correct joining date is recorded as an EPF member?

To ensure the correct joining date is recorded as an EPF member and address your concerns regarding pension calculation, follow these steps:

Contact EPFO Directly:
- Write a formal letter to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) explaining your situation and requesting a correction in the joining date.
- Provide all relevant details such as your previous EPF account numbers, UAN, and employment history to support your claim for the correct joining date.

Follow Up on Your Complaint:
- If you have already raised an online complaint with EPF and it was closed, ensure you have a reference number for tracking purposes.
- Follow up on your complaint through official channels to ensure it receives the necessary attention.

Seek Assistance from HR:
- Engage with the HR department of your current company to assist in resolving the issue with EPFO.
- HR professionals are well-versed in EPF processes and can provide guidance on the best course of action.

Review Pension Calculation:
- While waiting for the correction, review your pension calculation periodically to ensure it reflects your total years of service accurately.
- Keep track of any updates or changes made by EPFO regarding your EPF account.

Stay Persistent and Document Communication:
- Persistence is key in resolving such matters. Keep records of all communication with EPFO, including emails, letters, and complaint references.
- Documenting your efforts will help in case further escalation is required.

By following these steps and maintaining clear communication with EPFO and your HR department, you can work towards ensuring the correct joining date is recorded for your EPF membership and safeguard your pension calculation based on your full years of service.