Keeping track of your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) or Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) balance is crucial for planning your future finances. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization of India (EPFO) offers an online portal to check your EPF status, including your EPF balance, EPS balance, and other related information. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to check your EPF and EPS balance online.

Before we dive into the process, ensure you have your Universal Account Number (UAN) and the registered mobile number linked to it. If not, you can activate your UAN using the EPFO's UAN activation process.

Accessing the EPFO Member Portal
The EPFO Member Portal is the primary gateway to access your EPF and EPS balance online. Here's how you can access it:

1. Visit the official EPFO website: https://www.epfindia.gov.in/
2. Click on the 'For Employees' tab in the main menu.

Logging In with UAN and Password
Once you're on the EPFO Member Portal, follow these steps to log in:
1. Enter your UAN in the 'Enter UAN' field.

2. Enter your password in the 'Password' field.
3. Click on the 'Login' button.
Logging In with UAN and OTP

If you've forgotten your password, you can log in using your UAN and a one-time password (OTP):
1. Click on the 'Forgot Password?' link below the login button.



















2. Enter your UAN and registered mobile number.
3. Click on the 'Get Validation Code' button. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
4. Enter the OTP in the 'Validation Code' field and click on the 'Validate' button.
5. Reset your password and log in using your UAN and the new password.
Checking EPF and EPS Balance
After successfully logging in, you can check your EPF and EPS balance. Here's how:
1. On the dashboard, click on the 'View Passbook' option under the 'Services' section.
2. A new tab will open, displaying your EPF passbook. Here, you can view your EPF balance, EPS balance, and other related information.
Downloading EPF Passbook
You can also download your EPF passbook for offline reference:
1. Click on the 'Download Passbook' button on the EPF passbook page.
2. Select the format (PDF or Excel) and click on the 'Download' button.
Checking EPF and EPS Balance via SMS
EPFO also offers an SMS service to check your EPF and EPS balance:
1. Type an SMS in the following format: EPFOHO UAN
2. Send it to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number.
3. You'll receive an SMS with your EPF and EPS balance details.
Regularly checking your EPF and EPS balance helps you stay informed about your retirement savings. If you have any queries or face issues while checking your EPF status online, don't hesitate to contact the EPFO's customer care or visit your nearest EPFO office for assistance.