EPF Passbook Download: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), launched in 1952 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, helps salaried individuals build a retirement corpus. Both employees and employers contribute 12% of the basic salary and dearness allowance to the EPF account each month. Over time, this amount grows and can be accessed during emergencies or retirement. The EPF passbook is a vital document that tracks all contributions, interest earned, and withdrawals, thus making it essential for managing your EPF account effectively.

What Is An EPF Passbook?

The EPF passbook is an online record that shows details of the monthly contributions made by both the employer and employee to an employee's EPF account. It helps you track your EPF balance, interest earned, and transaction history. To access the passbook, you must first complete The EPF passbook is an online record that shows details of the monthly contributions made by both the employer and employee to an employee's EPF account. It helps you track your EPF balance, interest earned, and transaction history. To access the passbook, you must first complete UAN registration on the EPFO portal. The passbook becomes available for download or viewing six hours after registration. Note: 

Note: If your EPF account is inactive or has already been settled, then you won't be able to access your passbook.

How To Check an EPF Passbook Online?

EPF passbook can be checked online through the EPF Portal. To be able to check and download the EPF passbook from the EPF portal, the members should be registered. Members can download their passbook through the following methods:

1. Through the EPF Portal
2. Through the UMANG App 

Download EPF Passbook From the EPF Portal

EPF passbook can be downloaded and view online by members of the Employees' Provident Fund by following the steps:

EPF passbook can be downloaded and view online by members of the Employees' Provident Fund by following the steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of EPFO.

Step 2: Click the 'For Employees' option, under the 'Our Services' section.

Step 3: Navigate to the 'Member Passbook' option and click on it. 

Step 4: Enter your UAN and password as generated on the EPF member portal. Next, click on the 'Login' button.

Step 5: It will open to the page that contains all the Member IDs who hold EPF Accounts linked with your UAN.

Step 6: Next, click 'Select Member ID' and select your EPF account. 

Step 7: Click on the 'View Passbook' option.

Step 8: Your EPF Passbook will open in a new tab in PDF format.

Step 9: Click the 'Download Passbook' option to get your EPF passbook.

Download the EPF Passbook from the UMANG App

Employees can download EPF passbooks online using the UMANG app they do not need to visit the EPF portal to view the passbook. Here are the steps you should follow:

Step 1: Download the UMANG app on your mobile phone or laptop.

Step 2: Navigate to the 'All Services' tab and click the 'EPFO' option.

Step 3: Open' Employee Centric Service' and click the 'View Passbook' option.

Step 4: An OTP will be send to your registered mobile number after entering your UAN.

Step 5: Enter that OTP on the UMANG portal to proceed further.

Step 6: The Member IDs of all EPF accounts linked with your UAN will be displayed. 

Step 7: Click on the selected ID to view or download your EPF passbook.

Conclusion

This is a detailed guide of steps for how to easily download your EPF passbook through both the EPF portal and the UMANG app. By registering on the EPFO portal, you can track your EPF contributions, interest, and balance. Ensure your UAN registration is complete and your EPF account is active to seamlessly access your EPF passbook and track all your EPF details.