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EPFO: Rejoining after break? Here's how to activate your UAN, recover inoperative account online — Stepwise guide
Mint 1 hr ago·4 Sept 2026, 3:00 pm
Employees who have left a job and are now rejoining the workforce can reactivate their Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) account online. The process involves logging into the Universal Account Number (UAN) portal, updating KYC details, and linking a new employer. This ensures that contributions from the new job are credited to the existing fund.
For investors, this matters because it safeguards retirement savings. An inactive account might face delays in fund accumulation. By keeping the UAN active, members ensure continuous growth of their corpus and seamless access to withdrawals or pension benefits in the future.
Watch out for the 'One Member One Employer' rule, which mandates linking a member to only one employer at a time. Ensure all KYC documents are updated correctly to avoid rejection of claims. Always verify the status of your claim on the EPFO portal after submission.
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