How to check EPF account balance online in Maharashtra?

By using the UAN number anyone who is having epf account in Maharashtra State, they can check epf balance online from any part of the Maharashtra State. Visit the Epfo portal. Select the Know you Claim Status option from the main menu. A window will be displayed asking your UAN/ Universal Account Number.

What is PF balance check number?

PF balance check number is used to check the pf balance of a particular pf account holder online from any part of the Maharashtra State. This facility of checking pf balance online was introduced by the Government of India and that particular number is called as UAN. The abbreviation of UAN is – Universal Account Number.

How can I Check my PF balance through SMS?

If you have registered your UAN with EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation), you can check your PF balance easily by sending an SMS. All you need to do is send a text message to 7738299899.

How can I Check my PF account in India?

The Government of India is providing an official portal to all the pf account holders.

How is provident fund balance calculated?

Provident Fund Balance is calculated adding the contribution of both the employer and employee. 12% of the salary that is contributed by the employer and 3.67% by the employee. Whether the 12% contribution by employer is to be calculated on basic pay or gross salary depends on basic pay of the employee.

What is recognized Provident Fund (PPF)?

Two funds fall under the Recognized Provident Funds category- Public Provident Fund (where a person deposits money in a PF account on his own will) and Employee Provident Fund wherein both the employer and employee deposit money into the employee’s account. PPF scheme is governed by the provisions of Public Provident Fund Act, 1968.