The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a scheduled system migration that will render its official portal and the Umang app inaccessible from June 26 to June 30, 2026. This upgrade aims to enhance service delivery, improve processing efficiency, and provide a better user experience for EPF members and employers.
**Impact on EPF Services**
During this five-day period, several key services will be temporarily unavailable:
– **Claim Submission and Processing**: Members will not be able to submit new claims or process existing ones. Claims submitted before the migration period will be processed once services resume.
– **E-Passbook Access**: Access to the electronic passbook, which provides details of EPF contributions and balance, will be suspended.
– **Universal Account Number (UAN) Generation and Linking**: Employers will be unable to generate or link UANs for new employees during this downtime.
– **Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) Filing**: Employers will face delays in filing ECRs, which are essential for monthly compliance and contribution submissions.
**Restoration of Services**
EPFO has assured that all services will be fully restored by July 1, 2026, at midnight. The organisation regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates the patience of its subscribers during this important upgrade.
**Alternative Access Methods**
While the main portal and Umang app are undergoing maintenance, EPF members can still access certain services through alternative channels:
– **SMS Facility**: Members can check their EPF balance by sending an SMS with the text ‘EPFOHO UAN’ to 7738299899. This service is available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu.
– **Missed Call Service**: By giving a missed call from their registered mobile number to 9966044425, members will receive an SMS with their EPF balance details.
– **WhatsApp Service**: Members can initiate a conversation by sending ‘Hello’ to EPFO’s registered WhatsApp number, which varies based on the local office. For example, Central Delhi’s number is 8178457507, and South Delhi’s is 9717547174. This service offers 24/7 access and supports communication in the local language.
**Contact Information**
For assistance during the migration period, members and employers can reach out to the EPFO call centre at 14470.
This system migration is part of EPFO’s ongoing efforts to modernise its infrastructure, aiming to provide faster, more reliable, and secure services to its subscribers.
Subscribers are encouraged to plan their transactions accordingly and utilise the alternative access methods provided to minimise any inconvenience during this period.
The EPFO remains committed to enhancing the user experience and ensuring the efficient processing of EPF services.
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