INCOME TAX17 Sept 2026
EPFO Form 10C to claim pension benefits: Who can apply? Check step-by-step online claim guide
If you are leaving a job, EPFO Form 10C is the form you use to withdraw your Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) money or get a Scheme Certificate. It matters when you change jobs, because that certificate protects your pensionable years. You can apply online through the EPFO e-SEWA portal, with no branch visit needed. Check your UAN, tax number, birth date and exit reason before you submit.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Form 10C is the official application to withdraw EPS funds or to secure a Scheme Certificate.
- Employers contribute 12% of an employee's basic pay to the provident fund, with 8.33% directed into the Employee Pension Scheme.
- A Scheme Certificate preserves your cumulative pensionable years when you switch employers, safeguarding your pension eligibility on reaching age 58.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before submitting Form 10C, check that your UAN, tax number, date of birth and official exit reason are correctly recorded in your EPFO profile, then file through the e-SEWA portal. If you are unsure which category you fall under, confirm your eligibility with EPFO or a professional first.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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