As per EPFO, an account is classified as Inoperative account in which contribution has not been received for 3 years after retirement or permanent migration abroad or in case of death.
No, inoperative account will not earn any interest your. At present, all active accounts will earn interest upto 58 years age of a member.
If you are still working in an establishment covered under EPF & MP Act, 1952, you should get the amount transferred into your new account either by online or offline mode.
PF subscribers can easily unblock the inoperative EPF accounts by visiting the official website. They can also use other modes such as Umang app or OTP based verification.
Step 1: Visit official EPFO website Step 2: Log in to your EPFO account using your UAN credentials Step 3: Arrive at the 'Help Desk' section Step 4: Select 'Inoperative Account Assistance' option Step 5: Fill in the details as required in the instructions, verify your identity and request assistance
However, the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requires that your KYC (Know Your Customer) details are clear before you want to proceed with unblocking your EPF account.
KYC details involves verifying your identity, Aadhaar card, PAN card, and bank account details in place and seeded.