New Delhi, June 9 -- Registering an EPF nominee is a mandatory requirement under the EPF Scheme, 1952, for all EPF members to nominate a beneficiary. It helps ensure a smooth and hassle-free settlement of provident fund benefits in the event of the beneficiaries death. An EPFO members can easily check whether a nominee has already been registered and, if not, complete the e-nomination process online through the EPFO portal. Here's all you need to know:

Ensure you e-sign the e-nomination as without it your claim shall not be entertained

"E-nominations that are only filed and pdf not e-signed will not be considered for action in the event of demise of the member. E-Nomination becomes complete only when the pdf is e-signed," says the EPF e...