New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- An incorrect date of joining or exit in your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) record may look like a routine clerical error, but it can create problems when you transfer your PF, withdraw the balance or establish your pensionable service.

The issue is particularly important for members covered by the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), where the length of eligible service is a key factor in determining pension eligibility. EPFO's pension manual states that a member generally needs 10 years of eligible service to qualify for a member pension.

Your date of joining (DoJ) and date of exit (DoE) form part of the employment history maintained against your Universal Account Number (UAN). If either date is recorded incorrectly...