EPF withdrawal: How to fill EPF form and avail claim online?

Withdrawing your PF is now convenient, and you can do so online. To withdraw PF online, you will have to visit the EPFO official website and access your PF account with your password, UAN and enter the correct captcha code. After logging in to your account, click on the ‘Manage’ option and check your KYC details. 

Once your KYC details are verified, click on the ‘Online Services’ option and select the ‘Claim’ option. You will be redirected to a page where you will have to enter the last four digits of your account number. 

As and when you enter your account number you be redirected to a confirmation page. Click on ‘Yes’ following which you will have to click on the ‘Proceed for Online Claim’ option. Following that, you will have to click on ‘PF Advance (Form 31)’ and provide the reasons behind withdrawing your funds. 

After the withdrawal claim is approved, the amount will be credited to your account within 15 to 20 days. As an investment for the future, you can deposit the received amount in safe schemes such as fixed deposits. 

Note that your withdrawn amount will be eligible for TDS deductions if the amount is more than Rs. 50,000 or if you have not completed 5 years of continuous service. You can claim TDS exemption via Form 15G, which you can download from the official website of the Income Tax Department.