{"id":9277,"date":"2022-06-28T18:26:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T12:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=9277"},"modified":"2022-06-28T18:26:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T12:56:18","slug":"epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"EPF Form 10C: Eligibility, Benefits, How To Fill, Attestation, Documents, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Offered by EPFO, the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund (EPF) is a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tickertape.in\/retirement-planning\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">retirement benefits scheme<\/a> specially designed for the benefit of salaried individuals. In this scheme, you (employee) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/why-should-you-prioritise-investing\/\">invest<\/a> a part of your monthly salary, and your employer makes an equal contribution to your Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees\u2019 Pension Scheme (EPS) accounts throughout your working years. EPF Form 10C and Scheme Certificate are two important documents to be used when changing jobs and transferring\/withdrawing your pension account. Let\u2019s read more on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#What-is-EPF-Form-10C\" title=\"What is EPF Form 10C?\">What is EPF Form 10C?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Eligibility-to-apply-for-Form-10C\" title=\"Eligibility to apply for Form 10C\">Eligibility to apply for Form 10C<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Eligibility-criteria-I\" title=\"Eligibility criteria I\">Eligibility criteria I<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Eligibility-criteria-II\" title=\"Eligibility criteria II\">Eligibility criteria II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Eligibility-criteria-III\" title=\"Eligibility criteria III\">Eligibility criteria III<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#EPF-Form-10C-benefits\" title=\"EPF Form 10C benefits\">EPF Form 10C benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#What-is-an-EPS-Scheme-Certificate\" title=\"What is an EPS Scheme Certificate?\">What is an EPS Scheme Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Benefits-of-Scheme-Certificate\" title=\"Benefits of Scheme Certificate\">Benefits of Scheme Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#EPF-Form-10C-details\" title=\"EPF Form 10C details\">EPF Form 10C details<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#1st-page\" title=\"1st page:\">1st page:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#2nd-page\" title=\"2nd page:\">2nd page:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#3rd-page\" title=\"3rd page:\">3rd page:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#How-to-fill-EPF-Form-10C-online\" title=\"How to fill EPF Form 10C online?\">How to fill EPF Form 10C online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#How-to-fill-EPF-Form-10C-offline\" title=\"How to fill EPF Form 10C offline?\">How to fill EPF Form 10C offline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Attestation-procedure\" title=\"Attestation procedure\">Attestation procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Documents-to-be-attached-with-the-application\" title=\"Documents to be attached with the application\">Documents to be attached with the application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#FAQs-on-EPF-Form-10C\" title=\"FAQs on EPF Form 10C\">FAQs on EPF Form 10C<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Is-EPS-part-of-EPF\" title=\"Is EPS part of EPF?\">Is EPS part of EPF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#How-to-withdraw-pension-contributions-in-EPF\" title=\"How to withdraw pension contributions in EPF?\">How to withdraw pension contributions in EPF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#When-can-I-claim-form-10C\" title=\"When can I claim form 10C?\">When can I claim form 10C?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#Should-I-fill-out-Form-10C-every-time-I-change-a-job\" title=\"Should I fill out Form 10C every time I change a job?\">Should I fill out Form 10C every time I change a job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#How-is-your-service-period-as-an-employee-considered\" title=\"How is your service period as an employee considered?\">How is your service period as an employee considered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#What-will-my-pension-be-if-I-change-my-job-after-just-120-days-of-service-and-want-to-withdraw-it\" title=\"What will my pension be if I change my job after just 120 days of service and want to withdraw it?\">What will my pension be if I change my job after just 120 days of service and want to withdraw it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#I-have-completed-8-months-in-an-organisation-How-much-pension-will-I-get-if-I-withdraw-EPS\" title=\"I have completed 8 months in an organisation. How much pension will I get if I withdraw EPS?\">I have completed 8 months in an organisation. How much pension will I get if I withdraw EPS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/epf-form-10c-eligibility-benefits-how-to-fill-attestation-documents-and-more\/#When-to-use-Form-10C\" title=\"When to use Form 10C?\">When to use Form 10C?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-EPF-Form-10C\"><\/span><strong>What is EPF Form 10C?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Form 10C is used to claim benefits under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). If you change your job, you can carry forward the same EPS account to your new employer using Form 10C. However, you can only withdraw the pension using Form 10C after 180 days of continuous service and before completing 10 yrs of service. All in all, Form 10C is required to avail the benefits of the scheme and to retain your membership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/interest-on-pf\/\">Employee Provident Fund (EPF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility-to-apply-for-Form-10C\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility to apply for Form 10C<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eligibility criteria to apply for Form 10C span across three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility-criteria-I\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility criteria I<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>You have quit your job before completing 10 yrs of service<\/li><li>You have attained 58 yrs of age before completing 10 yrs of service, whether you are still in service or have left<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility-criteria-II\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility criteria II<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>You have completed 10 yrs of service but have not attained the age of 50 yrs at the time of application<\/li><li>You are over 50 yrs but don\u2019t exceed 58 yrs and are not willing to accept a lower pension<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility-criteria-III\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility criteria III<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Family members, nominees, and legal heirs of a deceased member who died after the age of 58 yrs but had been in service for less than 10 yrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPF-Form-10C-benefits\"><\/span><strong>EPF Form 10C benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Members falling under categories I and III can apply for withdrawal benefits.<\/li><li>A member falling in category II is eligible for Scheme Certificate only. In the case of category II (b), if they are willing to accept a reduced pension, they are eligible to apply using Form 10D.<\/li><li>A member who left service due to a permanent disablement can apply for a disablement pension using Form 10D.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-an-EPS-Scheme-Certificate\"><\/span><strong>What is an EPS Scheme Certificate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Issued by EPFO, the Scheme Certificate is used for transferring the EPS amount to a new account when shifting jobs. The certificate is considered an authentic record of service as it contains your employment history. In addition, it has details about your family and nominees as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transferring EPS amount is optional till your service period is over 180 days but less than 10 yrs. However, you can only transfer your pension from one account to another using the EPS Scheme Certificate once your service period exceeds more than 9.5 yrs and you are not aged 50 on the application date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-of-Scheme-Certificate\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Scheme Certificate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your service period with the previous employer is considered on starting a new job.<\/li><li>In case you don\u2019t take up employment, your family can get a pension if you die before attaining 58 yrs of age. If you survive, you get the withdrawal benefits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPF-Form-10C-details\"><\/span><strong>EPF Form 10C details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EPF Form is a 4-page document. In most cases, you have to fill the first two pages only, but if you have made any advance claims against your EPF account, you will also be required to fill up the third page. You don\u2019t have to fill out the last page as it is for administrative purposes. Let us go through the Form 10C sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1st-page\"><\/span><strong>1st page:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name<\/li><li>Date of birth<\/li><li>Father\u2019s or husband\u2019s name in case you are married<\/li><li>Employer\u2019s address<\/li><li>Your PF account number<\/li><li>Joining date with your employer<\/li><li>Reason and date of leaving<\/li><li>Full address of your employer<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2nd-page\"><\/span><strong>2nd page:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Particulars of family\/nominees<\/li><li>Mode of remittance<\/li><li>Date and signature<\/li><li>Information about age and account details for remittances<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3rd-page\"><\/span><strong>3rd page:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Sum received<\/li><li>Salary details<\/li><li>Information about non-contributory service<\/li><li>Date and signature<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-fill-EPF-Form-10C-online\"><\/span><strong>How to fill EPF Form 10C online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On switching your job, you can either transfer your pension amount to an account with your new employer or withdraw it using Form 10C. However, you can only withdraw your pension amount on switching your job after at least 6 months of rendering continuous service but before completing 10 yrs. In that case, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/memberinterface\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Log in to EPF Member Portal<\/a> using your Universal Account Number (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/\">UAN<\/a>) and password<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> From the \u2018Online Services\u2019 menu on the portal, select the \u2018Claim (Form \u2013 31, 19 and 10C)\u2019 option<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> On the next page, verify your employment KYC, and member details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Enter last the four digits of your bank account number for verification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Agree to the terms and conditions of the \u2018Certificate of Undertaking\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> At the bottom of the next page in the \u2018I want to apply for\u2019 section, select the \u201cOnly Pension Withdrawal (Form 10C)\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Click on the \u201cGet Aadhaar OTP\u201d button after filling in your complete address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Verify the OTP that you will receive on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number by clicking on \u201cValidate OTP and Submit Claim Form\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive funds in your bank account after EPFO\u2019s verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-fill-EPF-Form-10C-offline\"><\/span><strong>How to fill EPF Form 10C offline?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To follow an offline procedure, you can first download <a href=\"https:\/\/epfindia.gov.in\/site_docs\/PDFs\/Downloads_PDFs\/Form10C.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Form 10C<\/a>. Then duly fill out the form and submit it at the nearest EPFO office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attestation-procedure\"><\/span><strong>Attestation procedure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EPF Form 10C is required to be attested by your employer or both you and them, depending on the circumstance, discussed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If you have applied using a form procured from a centre, it must be attested by your previous employer.<\/li><li>If you have downloaded the EPF Form 10C online, both you and your employers have to attest it.<\/li><li>In case your previous establishment is closed, and the Authorised Signatory\/Employer is not available, you will need to get the attestation of one of the following authorised officials:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Magistrate<\/li><li>Gazetted officer<\/li><li>Post\/Sub-postmaster<\/li><li>President of the village union<\/li><li>Member of Parliament\/Legislative Assembly<\/li><li>Head of a recognised educational institution<\/li><li>Chairman\/Secretary\/Member of Municipal\/District Local Board<\/li><li>Manager of the bank in which you have a Savings Bank account<\/li><li>President of the Village Panchayath if the Union Board is not present<\/li><li>Member of Central Board of Trustees\/Regional Committee of Employee\u2019s Provident Fund<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents-to-be-attached-with-the-application\"><\/span><strong>Documents to be attached with the application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Blank\/cancelled cheque<\/li><li>Death certificate if the member is deceased<\/li><li>Succession certificate for legal heirs of the member<\/li><li>Re 1 stamp if applying for withdrawal benefit through a bank<\/li><li>Date of birth certificates of children when applying for the scheme certificate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>EPF offers guaranteed retirement benefits. However, the returns you earn on this are moderate compared to market-linked investments. Ergo, EPF makes a good low-risk component of your investment portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs-on-EPF-Form-10C\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on EPF Form 10C<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420540574\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-EPS-part-of-EPF\"><\/span><strong>Is EPS part of EPF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>EPF has three components:<br \/>1. Employees\u2019 Provident Fund (EPF) &#8211; accumulation of your retirement benefits<br \/>2. Employees\u2019 Pension Scheme (EPS) &#8211; accumulation of your pension<br \/>3. Employee Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/employees-deposit-linked-insurance-scheme\/\">EDLI<\/a>) &#8211; a life insurance cover<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420556221\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-withdraw-pension-contributions-in-EPF\"><\/span><strong>How to withdraw pension contributions in EPF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can withdraw the pension contribution in EPF using Form 10C. Go through the eligibility criteria of using Form 10C before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420565032\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-can-I-claim-form-10C\"><\/span><strong>When can I claim form 10C?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can request <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/a-guide-to-making-epf-withdrawal-during-a-covid-19-emergency\/\">EPF withdrawal<\/a> using Form 10C upon attaining the age of 58 yrs. You can also withdraw a pension after 180 days of rendering continuous service but before completing 10 yrs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420592873\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should-I-fill-out-Form-10C-every-time-I-change-a-job\"><\/span><strong>Should I fill out Form 10C every time I change a job?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You must fill out Form 10C on changing any number of jobs as the same form is used to transfer and withdraw the EPS amount. This is only required when your new company falls under the EPF Act, 1952.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420601369\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-is-your-service-period-as-an-employee-considered\"><\/span><strong>How is your service period as an employee considered?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Your employment period is usually rounded off in the multiple of 6 months. In case your employment duration is 3 yrs and 2 months, your EPS service period will be considered as 3 yrs only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420622321\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-will-my-pension-be-if-I-change-my-job-after-just-120-days-of-service-and-want-to-withdraw-it\"><\/span><strong>What will my pension be if I change my job after just 120 days of service and want to withdraw it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As per the Employees\u2019 Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, you are only eligible to withdraw funds from your EPS account after rendering service for a minimum of 180 days in the organisation. Therefore, you will not get any pension from your EPS account in this case. However, you can withdraw 75% of the EPF account after being unemployed for 1 month. You can withdraw the remaining 25% of the EPF amount after 2 months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/unemployment-the-deadly-cost-of-covid-19\/\">unemployment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420632404\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I-have-completed-8-months-in-an-organisation-How-much-pension-will-I-get-if-I-withdraw-EPS\"><\/span><strong>I have completed 8 months in an organisation. How much pension will I get if I withdraw EPS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Since the employment period is rounded off in the multiples of 6 months, your 8 months service period will be rounded off to 6 months, and you will get a pension equivalent to 6 months. Again, you can claim an EPF of 8 months in case of unemployment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656420652354\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-to-use-Form-10C\"><\/span><strong>When to use Form 10C?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can use Form 10C to either withdraw your pension or transfer your account to your next employer. You can use the form to file a claim for:<br \/>1. Employer share refund<br \/>2. Scheme Certificate<br \/>3. EPF withdrawal<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPF Form 10C is used to withdraw or transfer your pension in your EPS account from your old employer to a new one. 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