EPFO introduces 'Passbook Lite' and online Annexure K for single-login access
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on 18 September 2025 EPFO reforms including 'Passbook Lite' in the member portal and online access to Annexure K (Transfer Certificate).
Summary
Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced key reforms of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 18 September 2025. EPFO introduced 'Passbook Lite' in its member portal so that members can check contributions, withdrawals and balance without logging into the separate passbook portal. Members can also access Annexure K, the Transfer Certificate, online for transparency in PF transfers. EPFO also reduced the number of approvals and rationalised the hierarchy for processing members' claims to speed up settlements.
Key facts
- Announced by
- Mansukh Mandaviya, 18 September 2025
- Passbook Lite
- Summary view of PF passbook in the member portal
- Annexure K
- Transfer Certificate, now accessible online
- Claims
- Fewer approvals; rationalised processing hierarchy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the name of the new EPFO facility announced in September 2025 that lets members view a summary of their PF passbook within the member portal?
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Correct answer: D — Passbook Lite
EPFO introduced 'Passbook Lite' in its member portal for a simple summarised view of contributions, withdrawals and balance.
In the EPFO reforms of September 2025, 'Annexure K', made available online to members, refers to which document?
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Correct answer: A — Transfer Certificate for PF transfer
EPFO enabled online access to Annexure K, the Transfer Certificate, for transparency in PF transfers.