EPF Form 11

EPF Form 11 is a self-declaration form that new employees fill out when joining a company covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.

Think of it like this:
It’s a way of saying, “Here’s my EPF history, and yes, I want to continue my PF benefits with this new job.”

Purpose of Form 11

1. To declare your previous employment and EPF account details
2. To help the employer link your old EPF account with the new one
3. To check if you were a member of the EPF scheme before
4. To auto-generate UAN (Universal Account Number) if you don’t have one

Who Needs to Fill Form 11?

• All new employees joining an EPF-registered company
• Employees who are already part of EPF and want to transfer their account
• Employees joining EPF for the first time

How to Fill EPF Form 11 – Step-by-Step

Here are the key sections you need to complete:

Part A – Personal Details

• Full name (as per Aadhaar)
• Father’s or husband’s name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Marital status
• Contact number
• Email ID

Part B – Employment Details

• Date of joining the company
• Previous employment status
• Whether you were a member of:
  • EPF
  • Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)

Part C – UAN and Previous PF Details

• Mention your existing UAN, if any
• Mention your previous PF number, if any
• Name and address of the previous employer

Part D – KYC Details

• Aadhaar number
• PAN
• Bank account number with IFSC

Declaration & Signature

• Self-declaration of correctness
• Signature of employee and employer with date

Key Points About EPF Form 11

1. It’s mandatory for all new employees under EPF coverage
2. Helps in transferring old PF balance automatically using UAN
3. Ensures no duplication of UANs
4. Prevents EPF withdrawal on job change, encouraging long-term savings
5. Should be submitted to HR or payroll department on joining

Example:

Priya joins a new job and already has a UAN from her previous employer.
She fills Form 11, provides her old PF details, Aadhaar, and bank info.
Her new employer links her existing UAN, and her PF contribution continues smoothly without creating a new account.

Why Is EPF Form 11 Important?

• Ensures continuity in your PF savings
• Makes PF transfer simple and automatic
• Required for KYC verification
• One-time form unless there’s a major change like a name or PAN mismatch

Conclusion

EPF Form 11 is a must-fill form for every new employee covered under EPF. It helps link your new job with your old PF account and ensures hassle-free PF transfers and UAN continuity. Always fill it carefully and keep a copy for your records.