EPFO Introduces E-PRAAPTI: Now You Can Withdraw Old PF Funds Even Without a UAN

E-PRAAPTI Portal: Are your old PF funds stuck? Through the E-PRAAPTI portal, you can now locate your 'inoperative' account using just your Aadhaar number. This entire process is completely digital and secure.

E-PRAAPTI Portal: If your old PF funds are stuck with a former employer you have either forgotten about or for whom you lack proper records, there is good news for you. The Central Government has launched a new portal, E-PRAAPTI, to help employees reconnect with their old and 'inoperative' (dormant) accounts. Announcing this initiative, Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya stated that employees will now be able to track their old provident funds even without a Universal Account Number (UAN).

Are the funds in your old PF account stuck?

It is a common occurrence that when switching jobs, many people forget to transfer their old PF accounts. Over time, the funds deposited in these accounts become 'inoperative,' and tracking their records becomes difficult—especially if you did not have a Universal Account Number (UAN) assigned to you at that time. The E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts) portal serves as the solution to this very problem. This portal offers a simple, digital pathway to locate these forgotten savings and reactivate them.

How to Locate an Account Without a UAN?

Until now, possessing a UAN was mandatory to locate an old account; however, under the new system, your Aadhaar card will serve as your primary identifier. Initially, this portal will operate based on the 'Member ID.' If you possess an old salary slip or any document containing your Member ID, you will be able to verify your identity using your Aadhaar number. Subsequently, the system will link that old account to your current UAN. In the future, the government plans to simplify this process further, ensuring that even those who do not recall their specific IDs can successfully locate their funds.

Will this portal truly make the process easier and faster?

The greatest advantage of the E-PRAAPTI portal is that it renders the entire process paperless and transparent. You will no longer need to make repeated rounds of government offices or engage in cumbersome paperwork.

Aadhaar-based Login: Biometric or OTP-based verification for enhanced security.
Expedited Settlement: Digitization will significantly accelerate the pace of claim settlements.
Seamless Integration: The consolidation of old and new accounts ensures that your total retirement savings are displayed in a single, unified view.

Have EPFO ​​services improved compared to the past?

According to government statistics, the EPFO ​​achieved a record-breaking level in terms of claim settlements during the financial year 2025-26. Thanks to digitization and various reforms, the process of withdrawing or transferring PF funds has become significantly faster than ever before. Mansukh Mandaviya clarified that the government's objective is to minimize manual operations and deliver direct benefits to subscribers through the effective use of technology. This portal stands as a pivotal component of this digital revolution, enabling millions of employees to access their hard-earned savings.