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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched Passbook Lite, a trimmed-down version of its passbook facility. This new facility is one of the part of implementing EPFO 3.0 reforms for ensuring seamless and quicker services to EPFO members with an emphasis on speed, service delivery and more user friendly.

Previously employees had to sign in separately to view their passbook in detail. Using Passbook Lite, all that now gets pulled directly into the EPFO Member Portal so you get one less password to remember and a summarized view of your contributions, withdrawals and the balance. No more multiple logins - tracking your PF has been simplified.

What Makes Passbook Lite Different?

In the traditional EPF passbook, even the smallest of transactions — be there additions and deductions at the end of a month or interest you earn – is shown. Though it’s thorough, that can be overwhelming if you just need to check your balance.

Passbook Lite solves that problem. It offers:

- Quick PF balance view

- Contribution summary

- Latest withdrawals

The detail passbook option is still there for users who want more details, which includes graphical representations of their contributions. Passbook Lite is, in a nutshell, the lightweight solution for those that just need a quick look without extra bulk.

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How to Check EPF Balance on DigiLocker

Other than the EPFO Member Portal, there is also an option to view PF details of employees on the DigiLocker app which is available on both Android and iOS. Here’s how:

1. Download DigiLocker from the app store on your phone.

2. Log in or sign up using your credentials.

3. Connect your EPF account with Aadhaar.

4. Go to the EPFO section under “Documents.”

5. Looking up your Passbook, UAN Card, PPO & PF Balance instantly.

PF access could become smoother with this option and also for those who still prefer to keep all the official documents together without having them scattered in all different places.

How to Check PF Balance on the EPFO Portal

If you like it official, here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Visit the EPFO portal (epfindia. gov.in).

2. Navigate to “For Employees.”

3. Select “Member Passbook.”

4. Login through your activated UAN and password.

5. Check your passbook and balance directly to your phone.

This continues to be the most popular way of commuting for people throughout India.

Offline Options: SMS and Missed Call

However, if you do not like such options apps and are not active WhatsApp or Viber users there are other services for you to use.

- For those who do not have access to internet, EPFO has some easy offline options:

- SMS Method: EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899 (Your mobile number must be register with your UAN).

Missed Call Method: Give a missed call on 9966044425 from your registered number (UAN, Aadhaar, PAN and bank linked). You will get an SMS instantly with details of your PF.

These facilities guarantee that members can still access their PF balance without being dependent on smartphones, or internet connection.

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Why Passbook Lite Matters

The Passbook Lite is a part of EPFO’s e-initiative towards the complete digitalization which has been launched for the convenience of EPF holders. By providing a fast, uncluttered way to verify balances, it saves employees time and maintains transparency.

For regular checkers: It’s a handy little tool for keeping track of contributions.

For the casual: It saves on the pain of jumping through multiple logins.

For everyone: It is in addition to the existing options such as DigiLocker, UMANG app, SMS and missed call.

Final Thoughts

With the launch of Passbook Lite, EPFO has taken another step toward making employee services more user-friendly and accessible. Whether you’re checking through DigiLocker, the EPFO portal, or even offline via SMS, members now have multiple seamless options to stay on top of their PF savings.

Passbook Lite is ideal for quick checks, while the detailed passbook remains available for those who want a complete breakdown. Employees can now enjoy faster, easier, and more transparent access to their PF information.