How to check pension status on the EPFO ​​portal

When a member of the Caisse de Prévoyance des Salaried (EPF) retires, he is assigned a Pension Payment Order (PPO), a 12-digit number assigned to each pensioner under the Pension Plan for Salaried Employees ( EPS).

Retirees can view the status of their pension on the EPFO ​​Retiree Portal. The 12-digit PPO number is unique to each pensioner/family pensioner and serves as a reference number for all communication. Retirees can check their pension status and file claims using their 12-digit PPO number. If you don’t know your PPO number, follow the steps below.

How to find your PPO number

Step 1: Login to www.epfindia.gov.in

Step 2: Under Online Service, click on the Retiree Portal

Step 3: You will be redirected to the “Welcome to the Pensioner Portal” portal. ‘Click on ‘Know your PPO number’ which is mentioned on the right side of the page

Step 4: Enter your bank account number or PF number.

Once you have entered the necessary data, you will receive your PPO number, member ID and type of pension.

How to check pension status

Step 1: Login to www.epfindia.gov.in

Step 2: Under Online Service, click on the Retiree Portal

Step 3: You will be redirected to the “Welcome to the Pensioner Portal” portal. ‘

Step 4: Click on “Know your pension status” which is mentioned on the right side of the page

Step 5: Select office, office ID, PPO number and click “Get Status” to get your pension status.

Verification of the PPO

Please check the retirement allowances included in your PPO as soon as you receive it to ensure that they are accurate and comply with applicable regulations. According to the Pensioners Portal, “In the event of any required correction(s) in the PPO, please contact your office manager/pension paying agency to take necessary action in this regard.”

What is the system for assigning 12-digit PPO numbers?

According to the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), “The following system is adopted for assigning 12-digit PPO numbers. In each OPP, the first five digits indicate the code number of the issuing authority of the OPP, the next two digits indicate the year of issue, and after that the four digits indicate the sequential number of the OPP while the last digit is a check digit for this purpose. from the computer.