UMANG App & EPFO Services – Quick Guide for Employers & Employees

The UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) app simplifies access to EPFO services for both employers and employees. From UAN activation to claim management, everything is now at your fingertips!

Key Features for Employees

View EPF passbook and contribution history
Raise claims for withdrawal or pension
Track claim status online
Link Aadhaar with UAN for seamless services
Apply for Jeevan Pramaan (digital life certificate)

Key Features for Employers

Verify and manage employee UANs
Submit monthly ECRs online
Track payment status and resolve grievances
Ensure employees’ PF contributions are timely and accurate

How to Access

Download UMANG App (Google Play / Apple Store)
Register / Login using your mobile number
Select EPFO Services
Choose the required service (UAN, Passbook, Claims)
Complete authentication (OTP / Aadhaar / Face Scan)

Important Update

From August 2025, all UAN activations must be done via Aadhaar-based Face Authentication on UMANG. Portal activation is no longer available.

Takeaway

The UMANG app makes EPF management easy, secure, and transparent for both employers and employees. Don’t miss out on using this digital platform!

Advocate Raj Kumar Bhandari & Associates
Business Management Consultant
Labour Law & Industrial Disputes Specialist
📍 Office Address: 4059, Phase-2, Urban Estate, Dugri, Ludhiana
✉️Email: pb@labourlawlawyers.com📞 9814114883, 9855025790

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