Pension Flag (for EPS Eligibility) on EPFO Portal

Steps to Update Pension Flag (for EPS Eligibility) on EPFO Portal

1. Login to EPFO Employer Portal
   Visit: https://unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in/epfo/
   Enter your Employer ID, Username, Password, and Captcha to log in.
2. Navigate to Member Section
   Go to the “Member” menu on the top bar.
   Then select “Profile” → “UAN Allotment / Member Details” or “Member Modification” (depending on the update type).
3. Search for the Employee
   • Enter the UAN or Member ID of the employee.
   • Click “Search” to view the employee’s details.
4. Edit Member Details
   • Once the member details open, look for the field labeled “Pension Flag” or “Pension (EPS) Eligibility”.
   • This field determines whether the employee’s PF contribution includes a pension portion (EPS).
5. Update Pension Flag
   • If the employee is eligible for EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) → Select “Yes”.
   • If the employee has already opted out of pension (typically those joining EPF after 01-Sep-2014 with salary > ₹15,000 and not a previous EPS member) → Select “No”.
6. Save the Changes
   • Click “Save” or “Submit” to record the update.
   • The system may prompt for DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) or e-Sign authentication—complete it if required.
7. Check the Update
   • Go to “Member → View → Member Details” to confirm that the Pension Flag has been updated successfully.
   • You can also verify this in the ECR (Electronic Challan-cum-Return) before submission for the next month.

Important Notes:

• The pension flag should be updated before generating the ECR to ensure the contribution splits correctly between PF and Pension.
• Once an employee is marked as “Non-Pensionable”, EPS contribution (8.33%) will not be deducted in future months.
• For employees already having UAN linked with previous employment, their pension flag usually remains as per the previous record — update only if there’s a genuine error.