Rejoining the Same Company with the Same PF Account: What Should I Know?

Rejoining the Same Case in the Same Company with the Same PF Account Number

Rejoining the same case in the same company with the same PF account number can be a straightforward process. It's important to ensure that all your employment details are updated and that the PF account is active to avoid any issues.

The PF account number will remain the same even if you change employers. The UAN is the unique identification number given to each person, so it will remain constant irrespective of the employer.

PF Account and UAN Number
The PF account will be changed, but the UAN number will remain the same if you change the employer.

EPFO UAN Number
The EPFO UAN number stands for Universal Account Number, meaning one UAN is assigned per person. However, a new account number is generated each time you join a new employer. The previous account should be properly closed by entering the exit dates and ensuring KYC is completed. If you have not withdrawn the funds (EPFO fund or Pension fund), you can merge previous accounts by processing an online transfer request or through offline mode.

Generating a double UAN for one employee may lead to trouble for the employer according to the new EPFO rules.

Regards,
Mamta Mehta
Officer-HRD