To withdraw your Provident Fund (PF), you can follow the steps mentioned below:
1.
Online Withdrawal: You can apply for a PF withdrawal online via the UAN portal. Here's how:
- Visit the UAN portal
https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.g...mberinterface/
- Log in using your UAN and password.
- Click on 'Online Services' and select 'Claim (Form-31, 19, 10C)'.
- The member details, KYC details, service details will be displayed on the screen. Verify these details.
- Click on 'Yes' to sign the certificate of undertaking and then proceed.
- Now select 'PF Advance (Form 31)' for withdrawal.
- Enter the amount and your address. Click on 'Get Aadhaar OTP'.
- Enter the OTP you received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Click on 'Validate OTP and Submit Claim Form'. Your claim is then submitted.
2.
Offline Withdrawal: If you cannot access the internet, you can withdraw your PF offline. Here's how:
- Download and fill the Composite Claim Form. The form can be found at
https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_doc...Fs/Form10C.pdf.
- Submit the completed form to the regional Provident Fund Office. You can locate your regional office at
https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/Contact_us.php.
Before proceeding, ensure your Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details are linked with your UAN. Also, remember that as per the EPF scheme, full withdrawal of the PF amount is permissible upon retirement or if you have been unemployed for more than 2 months.
Please note that tax might be deducted at source if you withdraw before 5 years of continuous service. If your service period is less than 5 years but more than 2 months, you can withdraw the PF amount but it will be taxable.
I hope these steps will help you in withdrawing your PF.