EPFO Passbook Portal Down, Why EPF E-Passbook Facility is Still Down?
by Kowsalya
Updated Apr 28, 2023
EPFO Passbook Portal Down
EPF subscribers have been expressing concerns about the unavailability of the e-passbook service for the past few days. The service is a part of the EPFO portal and offers members various online services.
Dissatisfied members have taken to Twitter to express their grievances and have urged the EPFO board to take action. In response, the EPFO has repeatedly replied that they regret the inconvenience and that the concerned team is working on the issue.
This is not the first time that EPF members have faced this problem. Similar issues were reported in the past few months.
Why EPF E-Passbook Facility is Still Down?
For the past week, many EPF members who tried to access the e-passbook page were met with a 404 error. This seems to be due to a server issue that has affected the EPFO portal's e-passbook service.
Users have been receiving a message that says, "Not Found. The requested URL /MemberPassBook/Login was not found on this server." The passbook section on the EPFO website has been down for a few days, and EPFO has acknowledged the issue on Twitter, apologizing for the inconvenience and assuring subscribers that their team is working on resolving the matter.
However, there are alternative ways to access one's passbook or check their EPF balance, such as using the UMANG App, as stated on the EPF website.
How to View EPF Passbook Using UMANG app?
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to view the EPF passbook using the UMANG app:
- Download and install the UMANG app on your smartphone.
- Open the UMANG app and log in to your account using your mobile number and OTP.
- Once you are logged in, type ‘EPFO’ in the search bar at the top of the screen and tap the search button.
- From the list of services that appears, select ‘View Passbook’.
- Enter your EPF account number and the state where your EPF office is located.
- The app will now display your EPF passbook with details of your contributions, interest earned, and balance
What is EPF?
Under the EPF scheme, employees and employers contribute a specific amount from the former's salary. The combined sum is received by the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which accrues interest annually. For the financial year 2022-23, EPFO has set the interest rate at 8.15%.
EPFO Passbook
The EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation) passbook is an online document that shows the transactions made in an employee's Provident Fund (PF) account. It includes details such as the employee's name, PF account number, employer's contribution, employee's contribution, and interest earned.
The passbook can be accessed by logging in to the EPFO member portal using the employee's Universal Account Number (UAN) and password. The passbook is updated on a monthly basis and provides a transparent view of the employee's PF balance and transactions.
It is an important document for employees to track their PF contributions and interest earned and can be used as proof of employment and salary in various financial transactions.
EPFO Passbook Portal Down - FAQs
Under the EPF scheme, employees and employers contribute a specific amount from the former's salary. The combined sum is received by the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which accrues interest annually. For the financial year 2022-23, EPFO has set the interest rate at 8.15%.
For the past week, many EPF members who tried to access the e-passbook page were met with a 404 error. This seems to be due to a server issue that has affected the EPFO portal's e-passbook service.
The EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation) passbook is an online document that shows the transactions made in an employee's Provident Fund (PF) account. It includes details such as the employee's name, PF account number, employer's contribution, employee's contribution, and interest earned.