SSN Number For EPF

It is not optional and even taking advance/loan from your pf account is not possible without ssn.
regards

I also have this issue. I applied for transferring the PF to my PF account with current employer. My application has come back asking for SSN or an attached application form. I have applied for SSN in the past with the current employer, but I don't have a copy of it. So I am in a deadlock here. I cant apply for a new form for SSN, I cant get my old application form for SSN.

Dear Sender
You can operate with your SSN number anywhere in India, once it is allotted to you.
With regards
L.Kumar

Dear Friends,
Thanks a lot for your reply. Can you tell me if the PF office is not ready to accept the SSN application form i.e in case i.e not still in the process of allotting the SSN, than what is the alternate for the employee to withdraw his PF????? :? :? :?
Regards
Amith R.

Dear Freind,
Moat of the Regional PF Offices are insisting SSN forms. If any enployee has not applied it is suggested to submit the same with the concerned area office. Some of the ofices providing the Numbered Applicaions and some of the offices providing Photocopy of the same without number. While submiting applications for withdrwal or transfer of PF if any employees has already applied for, plese mention the Application Number on the relevant forms for early action by the PF Authorities.
Regards,
Rapolu HS

Dear Jayendra,
Is there any specific criteria i.e time limit for an employee to withdraw some pf money.
regards,
rekha