# EPF transfer rejected as previous employer contributed to EPS though not eligible **URL:** \ **Category:** HR\ **Tags:** epfo\ **Created:** [July 31, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222 "2024-07-31T06:00:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![suhansaha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/community.greythr.com/suhansaha/32/4173_2.png) [@suhansaha](https://community.greythr.com/u/suhansaha)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222/1 "2024-07-31T06:00:59Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![Kaulin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/community.greythr.com/kaulin/32/2425_2.png) [@Kaulin](https://community.greythr.com/u/Kaulin)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222/2 "2024-07-31T06:01:37Z")
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**Author:** ![Ravikishan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Ravikishan](https://community.greythr.com/u/Ravikishan)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222/3 "2025-09-04T20:19:18Z")
Hi @suhansaha , Here’s what’s happening in your case and what you can do to resolve it 👇 ## Why the Transfer Was Rejected - You were **never eligible for EPS** (since your salary at joining in 2017 was \>₹15,000). - 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** : - This mismatch leads to transfer rejection. ## What You Need to Do 1. **Collect Clarification Letters** 2. **Joint Declaration / EPS Correction** 3. **Request to EPFO for EPS Rectification** 4. **Follow-up at EPFO Office** ## 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. ---
**Author:** ![HRReliableGroup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c67d28/32.png) [@HRReliableGroup](https://community.greythr.com/u/HRReliableGroup)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222/4 "2025-09-05T05:18:39Z")
It can be resolved by contacting the branch, there are no online steps. ---
**Author:** ![abhiwantech](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/community.greythr.com/abhiwantech/32/4813_2.png) [@abhiwantech](https://community.greythr.com/u/abhiwantech)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222/5 "2025-09-05T12:18:15Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![aks23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/977dab/32.png) [@aks23](https://community.greythr.com/u/aks23)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/epf-transfer-rejected-as-previous-employer-contributed-to-eps-though-not-eligible/14222/6 "2026-01-28T11:28:49Z")
Hi @Ravikishan , Thanks for this detailed answer. I am facing the exact same issue and have couple of queries. 1. what exactly is this - EPS clarification letter ? Is it some form (3A or others) or just an acknowlodegment letter 2. Do i need to ask both the earlier companies (who were wrongly contributing to EPS) to submit form 3A to epfo office ? Kindly help me.