New Delhi: Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members have been given the nomination facility to avail social security of their family members. Under this facility, an EPFO member can process EPF, EPS nomination change online by logging in at the EPFO website link epfindia.gov.in. However, the subscriber must note that he or she can change the EPF or PF account nominee by filing new PF nomination.
Now, there is no need for the subscriber to ask the EPFO to change its PF nominee. The PF account holder can initiate the change on his own by filing new nomination.
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EPFO updated on how to change EPF/PF nomination online on its official twitter handle citing, "#EPF Members can file new nomination to change existing EPF/#EPS nomination." Name of the PF nominee mentioned in the latest PF nomination will be considered as final one whereas the earlier PF nomination will be considered cancelled by the PF account holder after fresh PF nomination.
Here is how to do this online
1] Firstly login at EPFO's official website — epfindia.gov.in
2] Then go to 'Service' and click on 'For Employees' tab in drop down
3] Then click at 'Member UAN/Online Service (OCS/OTCP)' tab in Services
4] Login with your UAN and Password
5] Select 'E-Nomination' under 'Manage' tab
6] Click on 'Yes' to update your family declaration
7] Click on 'Add Family Details'
8] Click on 'Nomination Details' to declare total amount of share
9] After declaration, click at 'Save EPF Nomination'
10] Click on 'E-sign' to generate OTP
11] An OTP will be sent on your mobile number linked with Aadhaar card
12] Submit OTP
13] Your E-nomination is now registered with EPFO.
It is to be noted that EPFO member can add more than one PF nominee in its e-nomination and after submission of EPF, EPS nomination online, no further physical documents will be required.