EPF Form 10D

1. Purpose: To claim pension benefits after retirement or early retirement (with reductions).

1. Eligibility: Retirement at 58 years or early retirement at 50 years (with reduced pension).

1. Submission Time: After retirement

1. Submission Method: Through the employer to the EPFO

1. Filling Mode: Offline

1. Applicant: Employee or nominee (in case of death

Details Required to Fill EPF Form 10D

Here are the details about the process of filling EPF Form 10D and the details required to fill the form:

Who can claim the pension:

The following are the individuals who can claim the pension:

• Member
• Spouse (Widow/Widower)
• Legal adult/orphan
• Legal guardian
• Nominee
• Dependent parent

Type of pension being claimed:

• Superannuation Pension: Monthly pension after retirement at age 58.
• Reduced Pension: Early monthly pension starting at age 50, with a 4% yearly reduction.
• Disablement Pension: Pension due to permanent and complete disability
• Widow and Children Pension: After death of member’s death, the amount is paid to spouse and children.
• Orphan Pension: For children (sons or daughters) of deceased members, up to 25 years of age.
• Nominee Pension: If there are no immediate family members, then the pension will be provided to the nominee.
• Dependent Parent Pension: If the member dies without family or nominee, then the pension is provided to the dependent parents.

Member’s personal details required:

• Full name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Marital status
• Father’s or husband’s name
  

EPF account details to be filled:

• Regional Office (RO)
• Office name
• Establishment code
• EPF account number

Employment details:

1. Last employer’s name and address

1. Date of leaving the job (format: dd/mm/yyyy)

1. Reason for leaving service

Contact and pension preferences:

1. Residential address for communication

1. Preferred pension start date (for reduced pension)

1. Choice to commute 1/3 of the pension amount

1. Option for Return of Capital

1. Name of nominee for Return of Capital

Family details:

1. List and particulars of family members

1. Date of death of the member, if applicable

Bank details for pension credit:

1. Bank name

1. Branch name

1. Complete postal address with PIN code

Scheme Certificate details (if available): 

1. Scheme Certificate Control Number

1. Issuing authority

For pensions under EPS 1995:

1. Pension Payment Order (PPO) number

1. Issuing office (Regional or Sub-Regional)

Documents to attach:

1. Attach relevant documents as per instructions

1. The form must be signed by the applicant and verified by the employer
   

Documents Required to be Enclosed with EPF Form 10D

The following are the details about the documents required to submit along with EPF form 10D:

1. Detailed description of the pensioner to be provided along with two copies of their specimen signature or thumb impression (form attached with the claim form). 

1. Three recent passport-sized photographs.

1. The employee must undergo a full medical examination conducted by an EPFO-appointed Medical Board in cases of permanent and total disability, and relevant medical documents must be attached.

1. The employer must include a certificate and wage details of the employee at the time of their retirement or death.

1. If the organization is closed and no authorized officer is available, the application should be submitted through a magistrate, gazetted officer, bank manager, or another officer approved by the EPFO Commissioner.

How To Apply for Pension in Form 10D Online?

The steps to apply for pension online using form 10D are mentioned below:

1. Visit the official portal of EPF (www.epfindia.gov.in).

1. Click for Employees, under the Services.

1. Scroll down and click on online service

1. Enter UAN and password, to log into EPFO Unified Member e seva portal.

1. Click on ‘online service’.

1. Click on Form 10 D from the options.

1. Verify your bank account

1. Accept the terms and conditions by selecting the check box.

1. Proceed for online claims.

1. Verify details of family members.

1. To upload the passbook with your name printed, click on ‘Choose file’.

1. Check uploaded details and click on ‘Get OTP’

1. OTP (One Time Password) will be received on your Aadhaar registered number.

1. To submit the form, enter the OTP to complete the process.