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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started crediting interest at a rate of 8.25% to PF accounts for the financial year 2025-26. The process of crediting this interest amount to members' accounts will be largely completed by July. If you are also waiting for the interest to be credited to your PF account, there is no need to make rounds of the EPFO ​​office. You can view the complete details of your PF account—including interest—right from the comfort of your home using the Government of India's secure 'UMANG' app on your smartphone.

This is an 'all-in-one' app introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, allowing you to check your PF balance and interest status without any hassle. Let us look at how you can check your PF balance and interest status on the UMANG app.

How to check PF interest on the UMANG app?
Step 1: Download the app
First, download the 'UMANG' app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your smartphone.
After opening the app, complete the registration using your mobile number and set a 4-digit MPIN for security purposes.

Step 2: Search for EPFO ​​services
Go to the 'All Services' section on the app's homepage. Search for 'EPFO' and tap on it.
Once on the EPFO ​​page, you will see several options; select the 'Employee Centric Services' option.

Step 3: View Passbook

You will now see the 'View Passbook' option on the screen; click on it. How to check PF interest balance on the UMANG app: An EPFO ​​guide
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Step 4: Enter UAN and OTP
Enter your 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) here and click on 'Get OTP'. Once you do this, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number; enter it and submit.

Step 5: Check balance and interest
Upon successful login, the name of your company (Member ID) will appear on the screen. Clicking on it will open your complete EPF passbook. In this passbook, you can easily view the PF amount deducted each month and check whether the interest amount has been credited to your account.

Keep this in mind
To use the UMANG app smoothly, it is essential that your current mobile number is linked to your UAN and Aadhaar. Through this app, you can not only view your passbook but also file a claim for a PF advance and track its status.

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