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Subject: Important Update: EPFO Circular on Seeding/Correcting Aadhaar in UAN

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), vide Circular No. WSU/MemberProfile/E-710137/2025-26/26, has issued an important notification regarding the seeding and correction of Aadhaar in the Universal Account Number (UAN). This aims to streamline the process for EPF members who are facing challenges due to Aadhaar mismatches or incorrect linkages.

Key Services Enabled Through This Circular:

1. Aadhaar KYC Seeding & Correction

To assist members who have not yet seeded or verified their Aadhaar with UAN—or need to make corrections—the Joint Declaration (JD) functionality has now been simplified.

a) Mismatch in Name, Gender, or Date of Birth

If there is a discrepancy between Aadhaar and UAN records in any of these fields (Name, Gender, or Date of Birth), the employer can submit a correction request through the Joint Declaration (JD) online functionality.

b) Correction of Incorrectly Linked Aadhaar

In cases where an incorrect Aadhaar number has been erroneously linked with a UAN, the employer can now enter the correct Aadhaar via the online JD functionality and forward the request to the concerned Regional Office (RO) for approval.

c) In Absence of Employer / Closed Establishment

If the employer is not available or the establishment has been closed, the member can still update their Aadhaar details by submitting a physical Joint Declaration.

• The declaration must be in the format provided in the circular.
• It should be duly attested by one of the authorities authorized to certify EPF claims (as listed in the circular).
• The member must then submit it at the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Counter at their concerned Regional Office.

Why This Matters to EPF Members:

This updated process will be especially beneficial for:

• Members unable to access their UAN due to Aadhaar mismatch.
• Members with incomplete or inaccurate basic details in their UAN as compared to Aadhaar.
• Former employees of closed establishments, who previously had no channel to request corrections.

With both online and offline options now available, EPFO has taken a significant step to make Aadhaar-related updates more accessible for all members. Please refer the notfication for more details.

Click here to read the notification

The Government of Jharkhand Vide No-2/MW-2071/2010 L&T-2119, has issued Notification regarding revision of minimum wages for various scheduled employment w.e.f 01st April 2025. Please refer notification for more details.

Click here to read the notification  

Please take a printout of the enclosed minimum wage revision circular and prominently display it at the entrance of the office/factory premises so that all employees can easily read it.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh Vide No.02/2025/8181/36-03-2025-1619905, has released Notification regarding revision of minimum wages for Agricultural Workers. Please refer notification for more details.

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Please take a printout of the enclosed minimum wage revision circular and prominently display it at the entrance of the office/factory premises so that all employees can easily read it.

The Government of Maharashtra Vide No. Sr.Gr.V.K.V.A/V.V.July-Dec/2025(2)/Action-10/8, has released Notification regarding revision of minimum wages for various employments with effect from 01st Jul 2025. Please refer notification for more details.

Click here to read the notification 

Please take a printout of the enclosed minimum wage revision circular and prominently display it at the entrance of the office/factory premises so that all employees can easily read it.

Subject: Important Update: Mandatory UAN Allotment & Activation via UMANG App using Facial Authentication (FAT) – EPFO Circular

This is to inform you that, as per the recent circular No. WSU/MemberProfilePt1/E-965649/2025-26/22 Date: 30/Jul/2025 issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), it is now mandatory for all New Joiners( first-time EPF members who do not have a UAN) to have their Universal Account Number (UAN) allotted and activated using the UMANG App, with the help of Facial Authentication Technology (FAT).

Information:

• UAN Allotment & Activation: All eligible New Joiners (employees) must ensure that their UAN is allotted and activated.
• Facial Authentication: The activation process must be completed through the UMANG App using Aadhaar-linked mobile number and the facial authentication feature.
• Objective: To simplify access to EPFO services, improve authentication security, and support digital governance.

What Employees Need to Do:

1. Download the UMANG App (Available on Android/iOS).
2. Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
3. Activate your UAN using the Facial Authentication feature on the app.
4. Ensure your Aadhaar is correctly linked to your EPF account.

Note:

Action Required from HR Department:

• Kindly disseminate this information to all concerned departments branches, and Location extend necessary assistance to employees in completing the activation process.
• Please ensure that all new Joiners eligible for EPF coverage complete their UAN Allotment and activation via the UMANG App using FAT on the same day of joining, to enable timely payroll processing.

Important: In the event that UAN Allotment and activation is not completed within the specified timeline, the PF contribution of the concerned employee will not be processed for that particular month.

For Existing Members Who Already Have a UAN:

If any employee already has a UAN but is unaware of the number, there is a provision to retrieve the UAN using the following method:

Steps to Know Your UAN:

Here's a step-by-step process:

1. Go to the EPFO Unified Member Portal: Access the portal at https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/. 
2. Locate "Know Your UAN": On the homepage, find and click on the "Know Your UAN" link, often found under "Important Links". 
3. Enter Mobile Number and Captcha: Input your registered mobile number and the displayed captcha. 
4. Verify with OTP: Request and enter the OTP sent to your mobile number. 
5. Provide Personal Details: Enter your name, date of birth, and either your Aadhaar, PAN, or Member ID. 

Display UAN: If the details are correct, your UAN will be displayed on the screen.

Click here to read the Circular Notificate

Click here to read the UAN Allotment Process Note

The Government of Meghalaya vide No.LE&SD.9/2023/pt/14 , has released Meghalaya Minimum Wages Notification for scheduled employment with effect from 01st April 2025. Please refer notification for more details.

Click here to read the notification 

Please take a printout of the enclosed minimum wage revision circular and prominently display it at the entrance of the office/factory premises so that all employees can easily read it.