New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- If you plan on switching jobs or careers, it does not necessarily mean your EPF savings and interest earnings have to stop. What happens to your existing balance and future contributions depends on the type of employment you move into.

Whether you switch to another salaried job, become self-employed or move to an establishment with a private or exempted PF trust, the rules governing your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account can differ in each situation.

When you switch jobs and your new employer is also covered by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), you simply need to transfer your EPF balance and service history to the new member account.

The new employer will continue making EPF contributions i...