EPFO shuts down online portal for upgrade, June 26-30

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has suspended its online services for a multi-day period to conduct a major system upgrade, affecting millions of subscribers. The planned maintenance, involving database consolidation and software migration for the claims processing system, began at midnight on June 26 and is scheduled to conclude at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026.

During this period, members cannot submit new online claims for provident fund withdrawals, advances, transfers, or pension-related services. Access to the EPFO Member Portal, Employer Portal, and services on the government's UMANG mobile app is unavailable. This includes the ability to check claim status, download passbooks, or complete Universal Account Number (UAN) linking formalities. The retirement fund body has stated that claims submitted before the maintenance window will remain valid, though their processing may be temporarily delayed.

Officials said the upgrade is intended to improve processing efficiency, strengthen system performance, and enhance cybersecurity. The organization has apologized for the inconvenience, describing the migration as a necessary investment for faster and more...