EPFO Form 10C PDF

Form 10C is an important document you need to fill out when you want to claim benefits under the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). Simply put, during your job, you save money in a pension fund that is secured by the government for your retirement. If you switch jobs, you can transfer this pension account to your new company.

But, if you cannot find a new job, you can apply to withdraw the funds. Therefore, to enjoy the benefits while keeping your membership with the Employee Pension Fund (EPF), you need to submit Form 10C.

Details Needed for Form 10C

• Name
• Date of birth
• Father’s name and/or husband’s name
• Employer address
• PF account number
• Joining date with the employer
• Reason for leaving and date of leaving
• Full address
• Particulars of family/nominees
• Mode of remittance
• Any other details

Documents Required for EPFO Form 10C

• Copy of cancelled/blank cheque
• If you are applying for a Scheme Certificate, you will need a date of birth certificate, as well as details of the children of the member.
• Death certificate in case of the member’s death
• If the application is made by the legal heir, a succession certificate is required.
• INR 1 revenue stamp to be affixed to the form.

You can use Form 10C to claim the following:

• Withdrawal benefit
• Scheme certificate for member retention
• Employer share refund

Members of the Employee Pension Scheme who meet the following criteria can apply:

• If you left your job before completing 10 years and turned 58 before reaching 10 years of service.
• If you have completed 10 years of service but are under 50 years of age or if you are between 50-58 years and do not want a reduced pension.
• The nominee or family of a member who passed away before completing 10 years of service and who was over 58 years old at the time of death.

You can easily download the EPFO Form 10C in PDF format using the link below for your convenience.