Earlier, several Regional Provident Fund Offices (RPFOs) rejected transfer claims if an employee’s service periods overlapped between jobs. Such overlaps often happen when workers join a new employer before officially leaving the previous one.
These were treated as errors, delaying PF transfers.
On May 20, EPFO’s head office in New Delhi clarified that overlapping service periods should not lead to automatic claim rejection. The circular instructs transfer offices to process claims despite overlaps.
The new rules require offices to:
- Accept and process transfer claims even if service dates overlap.
- Only ask for clarification if the overlap looks suspicious.
- Verify all details carefully to avoid errors.
EPFO members should:
- Submit transfer claims (Form 13) normally, even if dates overlap.
- Keep appointment and relieving letters ready for any queries.
- Track their claim status on the EPFO portal if delays occur.
The organisation stresses that genuine overlaps are no longer valid grounds for rejection. Providing complete documents can help speed up transfers.
For help, employees can contact the EPFO grievance portal or call 1800-118-005.
This move aims to simplify the transfer process and reduce delays for thousands of salaried professionals across India.
Separately, EPFO is preparing to roll out its upgraded platform, EPFO 3.0, in the coming weeks.
Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had earlier announced that the launch is scheduled between May and June 2025.
The new version aims to improve service delivery for more than 9 crore EPF members through a modern IT system. It will include features such as auto-claim settlement, digital account corrections, and ATM-based fund withdrawals.
First Published: May 29, 2025 3:55 PM IST
