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PF claim stuck? These 5 easy tips will help you get your money into your account quickly, experts explain the right way...
Shikha Saxena | November 13, 2025 6:15 PM CST

How to Withdraw PF: Today's savings are future earnings, useful when needed. We never know when these small savings can turn into a substantial fund. One such savings is the Provident Fund, also known as the Provident Fund. However, it's often seen that withdrawing PF funds can be challenging and time-consuming. So, let's explore the solution and when we can withdraw funds as needed.

According to Mohammad Shoaib Shaikh, Regional Commissioner of the Indore Provident Fund Organization, withdrawing PF funds has become much easier over time. By entering your UAN number and the required information on the Umang app, you can easily withdraw your funds. Regarding timelines, the PF office strives to process claims within 10 days. However, those who are unable to withdraw online are advised to visit the PF office and complete a form. We provide complete assistance here.

Take these precautions when applying for a claim.

When applying for a withdrawal, you must carefully select your options. If you are employed and wish to withdraw money for illness, home construction, marriage, education, etc., you must fill out Form 31. However, if you have left your job for more than two months and wish to withdraw the entire amount, you must fill out Form 10C.

Don't Make These Mistakes
Avinash Jaiswal, Assistant Director of the Provident Fund Organization, Indore, says that due to a lack of information, many people take wrong steps, such as visiting a website that resembles the EPFO ​​portal, entering information there, and then giving the OTP to an unknown person. Cyber ​​frauds like this have been reported before, so be careful to log in only through the UMANG app or the official website.

The Provident Fund Organization (PFO) safeguards your earnings for your future. Whenever you need to withdraw money, you simply indicate that you need an advance for an urgent need, such as a medical emergency or the purchase of land, a vehicle, etc. Anyone with your UAN can request and withdraw the advance. Your claim is settled within 10 days of submitting your application.

How to Withdraw PF Money Using the UMANG App
Download the UMANG app on your phone. On the homepage, go to the “All Services” section and select the “EPFO” (Employees Provident Fund Organization) service. In the EPFO ​​section, you will find “Employee Centric Services.” On the next page, select the “Raise Claim” or “Claim Form (10C, 19, 31)” option. Enter your UAN and OTP. Enter the claim details and click on “Proceed for Claim.” Here, enter the “Type of Withdrawal” and submit the form. Upon doing this, your PF withdrawal application will be successfully submitted, and you will receive an “Acknowledgement Number,” which you can use to track the claim status.

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