There are many EPF claim forms for different sorts of claims. It is critical to apply for EPF withdrawal using the proper claim form to ensure a smooth disbursement of money. There are several ramifications of PF withdrawal, the most prominent of which is the TDS on withdrawals.
As a result, it is not suggested to remove EPF balances while actively employed; instead, members should consider PF transfers across companies when they change positions.
Types of EPF Claim Forms
- Form 19: This is to be filled out whenever a member’s PF account is fully settled.
- Form 10C: This form is used to seek Scheme Certificates/Withdrawal Benefits under the Employees’ Pension Scheme of 1995.
- Form 10D: This is used for submitting pension claims.
- Form 20: This form is used to claim PF on behalf of a member’s lawful heir/nominee after death.
- Form 5IF: This is used to collect assurance benefits under Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance ’76 by a member’s legal heir or nominee.
- Form 31: For claiming advance/temporary withdrawal under Employees’ Provident Scheme ’52.
- Form 13: Used to transfer PF/pension funds between multiple accounts.
- Form 14: For funding a life insurance policy from the PF account.
PF Forms for EPF Withdrawal
When moving a PF account from one employer to another, Form 13 must be completed and filed.
- Form to be Submitted for Currently Employed PF Subscriber
| Situation | Form |
| Advance on PF | Form 31 |
| LIC policy to be financed through PF | Form 14 |
| Pension Fund settlement (over 58 years) | Form 10D (completed 10 years of employment) |
| Form 10C (not completed 10 years of service as of 58 years of age) |
- Form to be Submitted for Currently unemployed PF Subscriber
| Age | Employment duration | Form | Benefit |
| Below 50 years | Completed 10 years | Form 19 | Final PF settlement |
| Form 10C | Scheme Certificate | ||
| Less than 10 years | Form 19 | Final PF settlement | |
| Form 10C | Withdrawal Benefit/Scheme Certificate | ||
| Above 50, below 58 | Completed 10 years | Form 19 | Final PF settlement |
| Form 10C | Scheme Certificate | ||
| Reduced Pension | |||
| Less than 10 years | Form 19 | Final PF settlement | |
| Form 10C | Withdrawal Benefit/Scheme Certificate | ||
| Above 58 years | Completed 10 years | Form 19 | Final PF settlement |
| Pension | |||
| Less than 10 years | Form 19 | Final PF settlement | |
| Form 10C | Withdrawal Benefit |
- Form to be Submitted for Unemployed due to disability PF Subscriber
| Age | Form | Benefit |
| Below 58 years | Form 19 | Final PF Settlement |
| Pension | ||
| Above 58 years (10 or more years of employment) | Form 19 | Final PF Settlement |
| Monthly Pension | ||
| Above 58 years (less than 10 years of employment) | Form 19 | Final PF Settlement |
| Form 10C | Withdrawal Benefit |
- Form to be Submitted for Deceased PF Subscriber
| Age at death | Service status | Employment duration | Form | Benefit |
| Below 58 years | In Service | – | Form 20 | Final PF settlement |
| Scheme Certificate | ||||
| Form 5 IF | EDLI Insurance | |||
| Away from service | – | Form 20 | Final PF settlement | |
| Pension | ||||
| Above 58 years | In Service | Completed 10 years | Form 20 | Final PF settlement |
| Monthly Pension | ||||
| Form 5 IF | EDLI Insurance | |||
| Less than 10 years | Form 20 | Final PF settlement | ||
| Form 10C | Withdrawal Benefit | |||
| Form 5 IF | EDLI Insurance | |||
| Away from Service | Completed 10 years | Form 20 | Final PF settlement | |
| Monthly Pension | ||||
| Less than 10 years | Form 20 | Final PF settlement | ||
| Form 10C | Withdrawal Benefit |
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