Updating your KYC details on the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Unified Member Portal is essential to withdraw funds or transfer accounts. To complete updates successfully, all uploaded files must comply with EPFO size specifications. This guide outlines the document requirements and upload limits.
EPFO KYC Documents Required
You must keep the following documents ready for upload:
- Aadhaar card (mandatory).
- PAN card.
- Bank passbook or a scanned cancelled cheque showing your name and account number clearly.
- Passport (optional).
EPFO Document Upload Size Limits
The EPFO member portal enforces these strict file size limits:
- Candidate Photo: Under 100KB in JPEG format.
- Aadhaar Card: Under 500KB in PDF format.
- PAN Card: Under 300KB in PDF format.
- Bank Account Proof: Under 500KB in PDF format.
How to Compress Documents for EPFO KYC
Use ResizeKB to optimize your PDFs or images below the EPFO portal limits:
- Go to our Compress PDF to 200KB or Resize Image to 100KB tool pages.
- Upload your documents.
- Download the optimized files and upload them to the EPFO portal.
EPFO UAN Activation — Step by Step
Activate your Universal Account Number (UAN) at the Member e-Sewa portal (unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in). Enter your UAN, Aadhaar, name, and date of birth, validate using OTP, and set your password to log in.
EPFO KYC Pending — Common Rejection Reasons
Updates can stay pending or get rejected due to:
- File size exceeding the limits.
- Name or date of birth mismatch with Aadhaar.
- Blurry document uploads.
- Wrong file formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
It typically takes 3 to 10 working days for verification and approval by your employer and the field office.
Yes, provided the compressed PDF remains clear, sharp, and readable for verification.
Review the rejection reason in your portal dashboard, update any mismatching details, and re-upload compliant files.
PAN is mandatory for fund withdrawals to prevent higher tax deductions (TDS).
Log in to the Member e-Sewa portal and check the status under the 'Manage' > 'KYC' section.