EPF transfer rejected as previous employer contributed to EPS though not eligible

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Dear Community,

Recently my PF transfer request was rejected by EPFO due to EPS mismatch.
On investigation I found out that I am not eligible for EPS as when I started my carrier in 2017 my salary was above 15,000. However my first two companies contributed to EPS wrongly due to oversight/wrong filing of Form 11. But the third company never contributed to EPS. And now I am not able to transfer PF from my third company to current(4th) company.

Here is my job history:

  1. Org A: DOJ: 17/04/2017, DOE: 12/10/2018 → Wrongly contributed to EPS
  2. Org B: DOJ: 22/10/2018, DOE: 30/09/2022 → Wrongly contributed to EPS
  3. Org C: DOJ: 03/10/2022, DOE: 09/02/2024 → No contribution to EPS, PF balance transfered to Org C, EPS balance was not transfered
  4. Org B: DOJ: 12/02/2024 → current company(rehired) - PF transfer rejected due to EPS mismatch

I have received EPS clarification letter from Org A(soft copy). I am also following up with Org B to receive the clarification letter. But, somehow I am not able to submit joint declaration online for Org A.

Can anyone in this forum kindly suggest what I need to do to rectify the issue?

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Hi @suhansaha ,

Here’s what’s happening in your case and what you can do to resolve it :backhand_index_pointing_down:

Why the Transfer Was Rejected

  • You were never eligible for EPS (since your salary at joining in 2017 was >â‚ą15,000).

  • But Org A & Org B mistakenly contributed to EPS because of wrong Form 11 submission.

  • Org C did not contribute to EPS and when you tried to transfer PF from Org C → Org B (rehire), EPFO flagged a mismatch:

    • Earlier PF accounts show EPS contribution.

    • New PF account (Org C onward) does not show EPS.

  • This mismatch leads to transfer rejection.

What You Need to Do

  1. Collect Clarification Letters

    • You already have EPS clarification from Org A (good).

    • Get the same from Org B. This letter confirms that EPS contributions were made erroneously due to oversight.

  2. Joint Declaration / EPS Correction

    • Normally, you would submit a joint declaration with employer + employee to EPFO to correct service details (like EPS).

    • Since the online joint declaration isn’t working for Org A, you’ll need to:

      • Take a hard copy of the joint declaration, signed by both you and the employer, and submit it physically to the regional EPFO office.

      • Attach EPS clarification letters from Org A and Org B.

  3. Request to EPFO for EPS Rectification

    • Along with the letters, write a covering letter to EPFO stating:

      • You were not eligible for EPS as per salary >â‚ą15,000.

      • Contributions by Org A and B were erroneous.

      • Kindly remove/rectify EPS entries and allow PF transfer.

  4. Follow-up at EPFO Office

    • EPS corrections often require manual intervention by the PF Enforcement/Accounts Officer.

    • Once rectified, the system will allow your PF transfer from Org C → Org B (current employer).

Practical Tips

  • Carry copies of Form 11, salary slips, and clarification letters when visiting EPFO.

  • If Org B delays, escalate internally (HR/Payroll) — EPS correction cannot proceed without their clarification.

  • Keep all communication in writing (email/letters) for proof.

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It can be resolved by contacting the branch, there are no online steps.

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If your EPF transfer was rejected because the previous employer contributed to EPS though not eligible:

  • Contact your previous employer and request them to correct the EPS contribution in the EPF portal.

  • Ensure the EPF account details and contribution history are accurate.

  • Once corrected, re-initiate the EPF transfer through the UAN portal.

  • If issues persist, you can raise a grievance on the EPF member portal under the “Grievances” section.