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Checking your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) balance is essential for staying updated on your retirement savings. There are multiple ways to check your balance, including an offline SMS-based method. However, if you prefer checking your EPF balance online, you have two primary options: visiting the official Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) website or using theUMANG app.
This guide will walk you through the process of using the UMANG app to check your EPF balance,
Pre-requisites for checking your EPF balance online
Your Universal Account Number(UAN)
Your mobile number registered with EPFO
A step-by-step guide to checking EPF balance in the UMANG app

Step 1: Download the UMANG App
Open the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Search for the 'UMANG' app.
Download and install the app on your device
Step 2: Register on the UMANG App
Open the UMANG app after installation.
Register on the app using your mobile number or via 'MeriPehchan'orDigilocker.
Note: “MeriPehchan" is a National Sign-on-One citizen login for accessing multiple public services from various departments, according to UMANGapp.

Step 3: Search for EPFO Services
Once registered, locate the search bar at the top of the app.
Type 'EPFO' in the search bar and press enter.
Step 4: Access EPFO Services
You will see several EPFO-related services displayed
Look for the 'Service' and 'Department ' options.
Under 'Service', select 'View Passbook'

Step 5: Select Employee-Centric ServiceAfter selecting 'View Passbook', you will see three options:
Employee-centric Service
General Service
Employer-centric Service
Click on 'Employee-centric Service'
Step 6: Enter Your UAN
A new page will open asking for your UAN number.
Enter your UAN number and click on 'Login'.

Step 7: Verify with OTP
A new page will inform you that an OTP has been sent to your registered mobile number.
Enter the OTP received on your mobile and click on the 'OK' button.
Step 8: View Your EPF Balance
After entering the OTP, a new page will display your EPF passbook.
You can now view your EPF balance and other details.
Important points to remember
Ensure your mobile number is registered with the same UAN for which you are checking the passbook.
If your mobile number is not registered, you will encounter an error message, and the service cannot be used.