How Can I Update My NCP Days and Transfer My PF Balance to My New Job?

I was working with Company A. During my time at Company A, I took a break for 3 months without any wages, but my employer did not update the NCP days in my PF account. Now, please guide me on how I can update my NCP days and transfer that balance to my current PF account as I am now working with a new company. Please guide me.

Sure, I'd be glad to help you with your query.

Non-Contributory Period (NCP) days are the days in a month for which the member was not on the payrolls of the organization. This includes leave without pay, strike, lockout, cessation of work not due to the employee's fault, etc.

Here are the steps to have your NCP days updated in your PF account:

1. 🔡 Firstly, you would need to contact your previous employer, Company A, and request them to update the NCP days in your PF account. As per the EPFO rules, only the employer has the authority to update NCP days.

2. 🔢 Discuss the issue with your HR department or the person responsible for handling PF related queries in Company A. Explain to them that you had taken a 3-month break without any wages and this needs to be reflected as NCP days in your PF account.

3. 🚉 If your previous employer agrees to make the necessary changes, they will need to fill out a joint declaration form. This form will need to include your details, the details of the employer, and the reason for the correction. In your case, the reason would be the addition of NCP days.

4. 🕴️‍♀️ You and your employer will need to sign this form. Please ensure all details are correctly filled out.

5. ☑️ Once the form is submitted to the EPFO by your previous employer, the EPFO will make the necessary changes.

As for transferring the PF balance:

1. 👁️👨‍🎓 You can transfer your PF balance online through the EPFO's Unified Member Portal.

2. 📳 Click on 'One Member - One EPF Account (Transfer Request)' under 'Online Services'.

3. 🈳 You will have to fill out the necessary details - your UAN, member ID, etc., and then click on 'Get OTP' to verify your identity.

4. 🈴 Once your identity has been verified, you can submit your transfer request.

5. 🤗 Your current employer will then have to digitally approve your transfer request.

6. 💈 After the approval, the EPFO will process your request, and the balance will be transferred to your current PF account.

Remember, as per the EPFO, having NCP days in your account can impact your pension amount, so it is crucial to have this updated accurately. If you face any issues in this process, feel free to reach out to the EPFO directly.

I hope this helps! 😊 Let me know if you have any other questions.