Archive · 7 Sep 2026
How to Consolidate Multiple PF Accounts After Changing Jobs
Changing jobs can sometimes create more than one PF account.
A PF account holds money saved for retirement.
You should first check which accounts are linked to your UAN.
Log in to the EPFO Member Portal and open Service History.
This shows PF Member IDs connected to your past and current employers.
If an old account still has money, you can request a transfer to your current account.
The transfer form asks for old account details and an OTP sent to your registered phone.
An employer may need to verify the request before EPFO processes it.
You can track the request online, and it may take about 10 to 15 working days.
Changing jobs can sometimes lead to multiple UANs or Member IDs under one UAN.
Employees can review linked accounts through View → Service History on the EPFO Member Portal.
Old PF balances can be transferred using Online Services → One Member – One EPF Account.
The transfer requires previous account details, OTP verification, and employer attestation or approval.
Requests can be tracked online and may take around 10–15 working days to process.
- Who
- Employees who have changed jobs and may have multiple PF accounts.
- What
- Checking old PF accounts and transferring their balances into the current account.
- When
- After changing jobs; processing may take around 10–15 working days.
- Where
- The official EPFO Member Portal.
- Why
- To consolidate retirement savings, simplify tracking, and maintain continuity of the EPF service record.
- Account issue
- Multiple UANs or different Member IDs may be created when employees move between employers.
- History check
- View → Service History displays PF Member IDs linked to previous and current employers.
- Transfer route
- Online Services → One Member – One EPF Account (Transfer Request).
- Verification
- The employee must provide old account details and enter an OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
- Approval
- The request may require online attestation and approval by the previous or current employer.
- Processing time
- PF transfer processing can take around 10–15 working days.
- Tracking
- Employees can monitor requests through Track Claim Status.