Guidance Required on Pension Scheme Certificate (EPS)

[NovNine]

Dear Experts,

I request your guidance on the following matter for my understanding and further action.

I have worked in private sector companies for over 20 years. After exiting my previous employment, while applying for PF withdrawal, the pension portion (EPS) was not paid and instead a Pension Scheme Certificate was issued by the department.

After one year, I have rejoined the same company. Kindly advise what action is required regarding the Pension Scheme Certificate received earlier. Should it be submitted to the employer/EPFO for continuation of pension service?

Please confirm whether my understanding and this communication are correct.

Thank you for your support.

 

AI Summary

Pension Scheme Certificate: submit certificate and maintain same UAN to preserve and continue EPS service.
Pension Scheme Certificate issuance preserves prior EPS service rather than permitting cash withdrawal; the certificate evidences preserved pensionable service that must be submitted to the employer/EPFO on re-employment so earlier service can be clubbed with ongoing service. Maintaining the same UAN is essential to link past and future PF/EPS periods for final pension eligibility.