New Delhi: In a significant move towards digital empowerment, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has streamlined the process for submitting nominations online. This development comes as part of the ongoing efforts to simplify administrative procedures and enhance user convenience for EPF subscribers across the country.
Accessing the online nomination procedure is now simple, removing the requirement for physical documentation formerly connected with such submissions. Here is a complete step-by-step tutorial to assist you manage the online nomination submission process:
Visiting EPFO website at ‘unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in’
Navigate to the ‘Services’ section and click on ‘For Employees’.
Enter your credentials including Universal Account Number (UAN), password, and captcha details.
Upon successful login, you will receive an OTP on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. Enter this OTP to complete the second-factor authentication process.
Once authenticated, locate and click on ‘E-Nomination’ under the ‘Manage’ tab.
Enter the required details of your nominee(s) such as name, relationship, and percentage share of the EPF amount to be allocated to each nominee.
You can add more than one nominee if needed.
After entering all necessary information, click on ‘Save’ to confirm your nomination details.
The system will prompt you to update your family declaration.
Confirm by clicking ‘Yes’.
Declare the total amount of shares among your nominees.
Click ‘Save EPF Nomination’ to proceed.
Click on ‘E-Sign’ to generate another OTP, which will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter this OTP to digitally sign and verify your nomination submission.
Once the OTP verification is complete, your e-nomination submission is finalised.
No further physical documents are required.
This online nomination facility not only simplifies the process but also ensures accuracy and efficiency in managing EPF nominations. It empowers subscribers by allowing them to manage their nominations conveniently from anywhere, reducing dependency on physical paperwork and lengthy administrative processes.
The EPFO’s initiative to enable online nomination submissions is a step forward in leveraging technology to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. By embracing digital solutions, EPF subscribers now have greater control over managing their financial affairs, ensuring their nominees are duly recognized without the hassles of paperwork.
This move is part of broader reforms aimed at modernizing India’s social security systems, making them more accessible, transparent, and user-friendly for millions of beneficiaries nationwide. As more individuals opt for online services, the EPFO continues to set benchmarks in digital governance, setting a precedent for other sectors to follow suit in the country’s journey towards a digital-first economy.
EPF subscribers can now easily submit their nominations online, simplifying the process and enhancing efficiency in managing financial affairs digitally, as part of India’s drive towards modernizing social security systems. Personal Finance Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
