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Howrah PF Office

 

Information about the Howrah PF Office, including address, contact number, timing, email address, claim status, website, application tax, and road map location.

 

EPF Office Contact Number

 

EPFO Office in Howrah

Address: Bhavishyanidhi Bhawan, 24 Bellilious Road, 6th Floor, West Bengal, Howrah, 711101.

 Contact Number: 033-26662203, Helpline Number: 1800118005

WhatsApp No: 9433966889, Email: ro.howrah@epfindia.gov.in

Website:  www.epfindia.gov.in, Working Timing: 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM

Miss Call: 01122901406, SMS: “EPFOHO UAN” to 7738299899

 

PF Howrah Complaint Number

Name Shri Sharique Tanwir
Designation RPFC-II
Email: shariq.tanwir @epfindia.gov.in
Phone No. 033-26669220

 

EPF Howrah Commissioner

P. F. Commissioner (Gr.I) Shri Saurabh Kumar
  ro.howrah@ epfindia.gov.in
Assistant P. F. Commissioner Shri Sandip Datta Majumder
  ro.howrah@ epfindia.gov.in
Assistant P. F. Commissioner Shri Sandip Das
  ro.howrah@ epfindia.gov.in
Assistant Director Shri Ashok Kumar Jha
  ro.howrah@ epfindia.gov.in

 

EPF Office Under Howrah

HOWRAH (ANNEX BLDG) E.P.F. Organization, 22, G.T. Road, 4th Floor, Howrah, 711 101.
MEDINIPUR C/O Bala Brothers, Station Road, Keranitola, Midnapore West Midnapore, 711102.
SERAMPORE 27, LIBRARY ROAD SERAMPORE DT HOOGHLY, 712201.

 

EPFO Howrah Head Office

Address: Bhavishyanidhi Bhawan, DK Block, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Near Karunamoyee Bus Stop (West Bengal), Kolkata, 700 091.

Phone Number: 033-29522121, 033-29521861, 1800118005

WhatsApp No: 9433968309, Email: acc.wbjhne@ epfindia.gov.in

 

EPFO Howrah Regional Commissioner

Additional Central P. F. Commissioner Shri Rajib Bhattacharya
  033- 29521855
Private Secretary Shri Subrata Chakraborty
  033- 29521855
Regional P. F. Commissioner Shri Rituraj Medhi
  033- 29521865
Regional P. F. Commissioner Shri Pradeep Kumar Mishra
  033- 29521865
Private Secretary Shri Snehasish Kundu
  033- 29521865

 

PF Howrah Office
PF Howrah Office

 

হাওড়া পিএফ অফিস

ঠিকানা: ভবিষ্যনিধি ভবন, 24 বেলিলিয়াস রোড, 6 তলা, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, হাওড়া – 711101

যোগাযোগের নম্বর: 033- 26662203, হেল্পলাইন নম্বর: 1800118005

ইমেল ঠিকানা: ro.howrah@epfindia.gov.in, সময় – 9:15 AM থেকে 5:45 PM

এসএমএস: 7738299899 নম্বরে “EPFOHO UAN”, মিস কল: 01122901406

 

Head Office

Head Office Address New Delhi Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14, Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi – 110 066.
HelpLine Number 1800118005
EPF Balance 011-22901406
SMS Service 7738299899
EPF Employee employeefeedback@ epfindia.gov.in
EPF Employer employerfeedback@ epfindia.gov.in
Grievance support-gms@ epfindia.gov.in
Complaints Email gms@epfindia.gov.in

 

Other PF Office

JALPAIGURI Bhavishyanidhi Bhawan, Siliguri-Jalpaiguri Development Authority Building, DinBazar, Post Office & Distt Jalpaiguri (WB). Jalpaiguri: 735 101.

 

 

Employee Provident Fund Head Office

EPFO Head Office, New Delhi
Address:  Employees Provident Fund Organization, (Ministry of Labour & Employment), Plate A, Ground Floor, Office Block-II, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110023
Email Id:  cpfc@ epfindia.gov.in
Contact Number:  011-26172659

 

Employee Provident Fund Contact Number

Toll-free Number 14470 / 1800118005
Head Office Number 011-26172659
Check Balance 011-22901406
Miss Call service 9966044425
SMS Service 7738299899
Check Balance SMS EPFOHO UAN” to 7738299899
employee employeefeedback @epfindia.gov.in
employer employerfeedback @epfindia.gov.in
Grievance support-gms@ epfindia.gov.in
Complaints Email gms @epfindia.gov.in
Grievance Redressal  rc.csd @epfindia.gov.in

 

National Pension Scheme (NPS) Number

NSDL  022-24994928, 022-24994706
KFIN Technologies 18002081516
Axis Bank 022-71315883, 022-71315906
Aditya Birla 91 7676690033, sms-567679
LIC Of India 022-67819283, 022-67819289
HDFC Life 18602679999, 9742799111
ICICI Prudential 9871483706
SBI Life 022-61910388, 022-61910104
Star Union Dai-ichi 9819404592, 8008500119
Kotak Mahindra 9899976689, 9820708201
India First Life 1800 209 8700, 1800 209 8700

 

Check PF Balance in Passbook

Step 1 First Visit the EPF portal and click on the 'e-Passbook' option on the home page. Then, log in using your UAN and a password with a capture.
Step 2 Click on the 'Passbook' option.
Step 3 Select the 'Member ID,' and your PF details will be displayed on the screen.
For Chack EPF balance, send an SMS at 7738299899 from the registered mobile number "EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899."

 

EPFO Amount Withdrawal Process Online

Login Portal First, visit  the official EPFO website, then log in with UAN and password 
Verify KYC Next, click on the "Manage" tab and select "KYC" to verify your Aadhaar, PAN, and bank number.
Claim Initiate  After that, go to the "Online Services" tab and select "Claim (Form-31, 19, 10C & 10D)". 
  Verify displayed KYC and service details
  Enter the last four digits of your registered bank account and click "Verify
  Select "Yes" for a certificate of undertaking, stating that the claim amount will be credited to the bank account mentioned. 
Submit Form Click on "Proceed for Online Claim." 

 

Advance Withdrawal EPF Amount

Construction House/Flat/House 5 Years 24 months’ wages and DA or total employee and employer shares.
Repair/improvement in house 10 Years 12 months’ wages and DA or total employee shares.
Repayment of Loans  10 Years 36 months’ wages and DA or total employee and employer shares.
Lockout/Closure Establishment  NA Employees share with interest
Employees not receive wages NA Employees share with interest
Discharge / Dismissal / Retrenchment by the Court NA Employee share 50%
Establishment’s Closure 6 months NA Employer share 100%
Medical Treatment  NA 6 months’ wages and DA or total employee shares.
Marriages or Education 7 years Employee share 50%
Physically Handicapped NA 6 months’ wages and DA or total employee shares.
Retirement before one Year After 54 years  90% of the amount in the PF of the member or within one year.
Unemployment NA 1 month after 75% and 2 months after 100%

 

Question and Answer on Provident Fund

Q. What is the basic salary limit for EPFO?
A. Employees in organizations covered under the PF Act, with a basic salary up to Rs. 15,000 per month, are eligible for Employee Provident Fund.

Q. How much provident fund is deducted from salary?
A. Now, an employee contributes 12% of the basic wages + DA + allowance in PF. The employer also pays 12% of pay out of which 8.33% of pay is diverted to the Pension Fund and the balance, 3.67%, is diverted.

Q. Is it compulsory for an employer to pay the EPFO?
A. Yes, It is compulsory for an employer to pay an PF to meet your financial needs in the future.

Q. Why is PF not deducted from salary?
A. Under this Act, it is mandatory to contribute to the PF for employees earning a total salary up to Rs. 15,000. However, if an employee's salary goes above this, the contribution is not mandatory, but it is optional.

Q. How can I withdraw my maximum PF amount?
A. At age 54 or within one year of retirement, you can withdraw PF 100% and unemployment 1 month after 75% and 2 months after 100%.

Q. Will employees be able to directly join the EPF?
A. NO, PF is only available for employees of enterprises under the PF Act. This category is businesses with 20 or more employees. Individuals who are in business, self-employed, or retired are not eligible to open an account. EPF contribution is 12% of the basic salary and DA.

Q. Which is better, PPF or EPFO?
A. The interest rate on the investment amount in PF is 8.25% and it is 7.1 % for a PPF account. The money in the EPF account can be withdrawn when you resign from your job. However, the deposited amount in PPF cannot be withdrawn after 5 years and until maturity, 15  from the date of depositing the amount.

Q. What amount of PF withdrawal is tax-free?
A. EPFO withdrawal is tax-free under the following conditions: 1. Withdrawal amount below Rs. 50,000, 2. Withdrawal amount above 50,000 and service less than 5 years 3. Withdrawal after 5 years of continuous service and 4. Withdrawal for medical emergencies. 

Q. Is TDS deducted on EPF withdrawal?
A. As per the income tax rule, TDS is deducted on PF withdrawals if the total amount exceeds Rs. 50,000. If the withdrawal total amount is below Rs. 50000, TDs are not deducted.

Q. How to show EPF withdrawal in ITR?
A. PF withdrawal is considered as exempt income under Section 10(12). In ITR you can mention EPFO withdrawal in the exempt column.

Q. Is 15G mandatory for PF withdrawal?
A. If the EPF withdrawal amount is above Rs. 50000, 15G is mandatory for PF withdrawal. Otherwise, TDs is deducted from the claim amount.

Q. EPF and Taxation Under the New Tax Regime?
A. As per the income tax limit, PF and NPS are tax-free up to 7.50 lakh per year, and returns on employee contributions above Rs. 2.5 lakh per year is taxable.

Q. How to change the registered mobile number in epf without login?
A. You can change your mobile number in PF without logging into the member portal, click Forget Password" validate using Aadhar, enter your new mobile number, and verify you get OTP. Then you change your phone number. 

Q. How to log in epf passbook if forget your password?
A. Step 1: Go to the EPF website, and click on 'Forgot Password', Step 2: Enter your UAN code, age, name, date of birth, and gender, Step 3: Click on 'Verify',  Step 4: Enter your mobile number and then enter the OTP sent to your phone, finally change your password.

Q How do check EPF balance through sms?
A. PF balance SMS number is 7738299899, is you check the balance, write down an sms in the registered mobile number "EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899"

Q. How to check EPF balance by missed call?
A. Check EPF balance missed call number is  9966044425. Give you a missed call from a registered mobile number.  

Q. How many days take for epf withdrawal online?
A. Now, it is processed in 15 to 20 working days,  EPF withdrawal amount be credited to your registered bank account. 

Q. Can I withdraw my pension contribution in epf after 10 years?
A. No, you cannot withdraw your pension contribution from 10 years of service, after 50 years you can withdraw pension contribution.

Q. Difference between a pension and a provident fund?
A. Pension and Provident funds both saving tools. Pension amount you get after retirement and Provident fund provided lumpsum amount.

Q. What is pension share in epf?
A. The pension share in EPF is 8.33% of the employer's contribution to the Employees' Pension Scheme.

Q. EPF illness claim how many days?
A. An EPFO illness claim, will process within 3-4 days. However, offline claims may take up to 20 days.

 

Important Notice

The EPFO manages the mandatory provident fund for salaried employees in India. Your EPFO office is based on your employer's location. You can find your jurisdictional office, check your balance, and manage claims online through the EPFO member portal.
  Learn more  

 

 

Latest News

11/04/2025

EPS Pension | EPFO Cannot Deny Higher Pension

The Kerala High Court held that the Employee Provident Fund Organisation, after having received a contribution to the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS) based on the actual salary, cannot deny the employees a higher pension saying that the contributions were not made in the corresponding month.

 

04/03/2025

PF UPI withdrawal rules: withdraw EPF money via UPI

As per reports, the EPFO withdrawal facility through UPI is likely to be implemented by May or June this year. Withdrawing PF money will become faster and smoother with UPI integration, thereby benefiting countless EPFO members.

 

04/03/2025

EPF Balance Check: Here are 5 easy ways

To check the EPF balance through a missed call, you just need to dial 9966044425 from your registered mobile number. Check the PF balance on the EPFO website. Check the PF balance through missed calls, and Check the PF balance via SMS. Check the PF balance on the UMANG website, Check the PF balance through the UMANG app

 

01/03/2025

PPF for regular income over Rs 1.5 lakh/year tax-free 

To generate over Rs 7 lakh/year from PPF, one has to begin with a Rs 1.50 lakh investment every financial year and continue it till the maturity period of 15 years. To get the maximum benefit of interest, the investment should be made between April 1-5 every financial year.

 

28/02/2025

EPFO Interest Rate On PF Deposits At 8.25 Percent For 2024-25

Retirement fund body EPFO has decided to retain the interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits at 8.25 percent for 2024–25—the same as the previous year. The decision was taken by the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees at a meeting held on Friday, according to reliable sources.
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