Simplifying Access, Enhancing Security: EPFO Introduces Face Authentication Technology for Seamless Services
In a significant stride towards digital empowerment and secure access to employee benefits, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has now launched Face Authentication Technology for its services. This innovation marks a crucial step in enhancing user experience, streamlining processes, and strengthening the integrity of identity verification in India’s social security ecosystem.
Gone are the days when EPFO services required cumbersome paperwork, biometric visits, or OTP delays. With face authentication, your face becomes your identity—making access to Provident Fund services faster, easier, and more secure than ever before.
Why Face Authentication?
EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has been consistently working towards improving digital infrastructure and accessibility for its members. The implementation of Face Authentication Technology is an ambitious step aligned with the government’s Digital India mission.
Here’s why this move is a game-changer:
- ✅ Touchless and Contact-Free Verification: Post-pandemic, touchless tech has become the norm. Face authentication ensures safety without compromising convenience.
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Faster Access to Services: No more delays due to lost OTPs, forgotten passwords, or biometric hardware dependency.
- ✅ Increased Accuracy: Facial recognition ensures precise identification, reducing the chances of impersonation or fraudulent claims.
What Can You Do with EPFO Face Authentication?
With this advanced technology, users can now perform essential tasks with minimal effort and maximum confidence:
✔️ Easy UAN Allotment & Activation
Whether you’re a new employee entering the workforce or someone rejoining with a new employer, getting and activating your Universal Account Number (UAN) is now a breeze. With just a few taps and a face scan, your UAN is allotted and activated instantly—without needing a visit to the employer or EPFO office.
✔️ Seamless UAN Verification
Previously, verifying your UAN involved multiple steps—Aadhaar seeding, OTP verification, or biometric scans at Common Service Centres. Now, just a quick face scan verifies your UAN, linking it to your Aadhaar securely.
✔️ Quick Face Authentication
The core of this innovation—face authentication—is now fully functional through the UMANG App (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance). Once AadhaarFaceRD is installed, a simple face scan can help access numerous EPFO services like:
- Checking PF balance
- Claim status tracking
- Online claim submission
- Updating KYC
- Pensioner digital life certificate submission
How to Get Started?
To start using face authentication for EPFO services, follow these simple steps:
- Download the UMANG App: Available on both Android and iOS, the UMANG app is your one-stop platform for 200+ government services, including EPFO.
- Install AadhaarFaceRD App: This app facilitates the actual face recognition and links it with your Aadhaar data. Ensure proper lighting and camera access for accurate capture.
- Register/Login with your UAN: After installation, login to your EPFO profile on UMANG using your UAN and follow on-screen instructions.
- Face Scan: Perform a live face scan as prompted. The system will match your facial features with Aadhaar records, and you’re done!
Who Benefits the Most?
This technology is especially beneficial for:
- Senior Citizens & Pensioners: Who may find it difficult to visit service centres for life certificate submissions.
- Rural and Remote Area Workers: Where biometric devices and OTP networks are unreliable.
- New Entrants to the Workforce: Who need fast UAN generation for onboarding and payroll processing.
Final Thoughts
The introduction of Face Authentication Technology by EPFO represents a strong commitment to digital empowerment, inclusivity, and efficient service delivery. It simplifies access, eliminates barriers, and ensures a seamless, secure, and hassle-free experience for millions of EPF members across the country.
In an era where your face can unlock your phone, bank account, and now your Provident Fund benefits, embracing this new method is a smart step toward a smarter India.
So, why wait?
✅ Download the UMANG App
✅ Install AadhaarFaceRD
✅ Experience the power of secure, face-based EPFO services!
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