EPFO Portal to be Inaccessible for Claims Processing Due to Technology Upgrade
Quick Look
- EPFO's online portal will be unavailable for claim submissions and processing from June 26-28, 2026, due to a technology upgrade.
- Umang app services will also be affected until July 2, 2026.
- The shutdown aims to enhance service delivery.
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Why It Matters
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is undertaking a planned technology upgrade and database consolidation to enhance service delivery and user experience.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a three-day online shutdown of its request submission and claims processing system this month (June 2026) due to a planned technology upgrade on its portal.
Not just that, EPFO services will also not be available on the Umang app till July 2, 2026, as per a message on the app.
When will EPFO services be unavailable on its portal?
According to a notice available on the EPFO’s official website, submission and processing of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) claims through the portal will remain temporarily unavailable from June 26, 2026, 12:00 am, to June 28, 2026, until 11:59 pm.
Services will be fully restored by 12 am, June 29, 2026, EPFO said in a statement.
Which EPFO services will be affected during three-day scheduled maintenance?
The EPFO says that during the migration period, EPFO members will not be able to avail these services:
Submission of new claim requests will be temporarily unavailable.
Claim processing services will be temporarily unavailable.
Claims already submitted before the migration period will be taken up for processing after services resume.
EPF subscribers who have already submitted their claims will have to wait for more days due to a halt in services for three days.
An EPF notice states, “To enhance service delivery, improve processing efficiency and provide a better user experience, EPFO is undertaking a planned database consolidation and upgradation of software applications for the claims processing system. As part of this transition, submission and processing of claims through this portal will remain temporarily unavailable from 00:00 hrs on June 26, 2026, to 23:59 hrs on June 28, 2026.”
This EPFO service in temporarily unavailable on Umang app
Users can check their PF balance, raise claim, apply for a scheme certificate or a UAN, seed UAN with Aadhaar, check claim status, search for establishment, view EPFO office address, register grievance and apply for the Jeevan Pramaan certificate using the Umanag app.
However, EPFO services are undergoing scheduled maintenance on the Umang app till July 2, 2026, as per a message on the Umang app.
EPF interest rate
The government has ratified a 8.25% rate of interest on the EPF to its subscribers for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26.
How to check EPF balance using missed call
If you are registered on the UAN site, you can access your EPF balance information by making a missed call from your registered mobile number to 011-22901406. Make sure your bank account information, Aadhaar and PAN are seeded into your UAN. You might even request that your employer plant them for you. There is no charge for this service.
How to check EPF balance by sending SMS
Sending an SMS to 7738299899 will provide you with information regarding your most recent contribution and the PF balance if your UAN is registered with the EPFO. You must transmit the following message:
EPFOHO UAN ENG. The desired language's first three letters are "ENG." Therefore, type EPFOHO UAN MAR to receive the message in Marathi.
Make sure that your UAN is seeded with your bank account, Aadhaar, and PAN, or update the latest information.
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Open Questions
- Will there be any compensation for delayed claims?
- What specific software applications are being upgraded?
