• How GPF account number can be allotted.

Send your application in prescribed proforma through your D.D.O. to A.G.U.P. well before you complete one year of service.

• What is the amount of subscription.

The amount should not be less than 10 percent of basic pay and not more than the amount of basic pay.

• How to deposit subscription if posted in Foreign Service.

If posted in U.P., the amount should be deposited in State Bank of India through Treasury Challan with complete details like GPF Account No., Name of subscriber etc.

If posted outside U.P., the amount should be forwarded to Accounts Officer, A.G.U.P. through a Bank Draft of the State Bank of India accompanied by complete details in schedule as well as in the back of the Bank Draft itself.

• How to ensure that recovery is made against correct account number.

Verify frequently that only correct account number is given in the G.P.F. schedule prepared by your D.D.O.

• How to ensure correct maintenance of G.P.F. Pass Book.

Your Pass book is maintained by your D.D.O. and in case of your transfer it will be forwarded to that Office along with your L.P.C.

• How to get a copy of G.P.F. Pass Book.

You are entitled to get a copy of our Pass Book from your DD.O. by depositing prescribed fees.

• How to rectify error.

Your Pass Book is  primary document. If it is reconciled annualy than the rectification matter will not arise at all, at the time of your 10% payment after retirement. Hence all efferts for correct maintenance should be done between a subscriber and DDO. You should point out any error or omission in the Pass Book to your D.D.O. before signing the Pass Book and get it rectified.

• How to get up to date interest in Final Payment of G.P.F. after retirement.

Submit your final payment application to your D.D.O. within six months of the date of your retirement/resignation etc. from Govt. Service.

• How to avoid penal interest in case of minus balance (i.e. recovery of overpayment) during service and after your retirement.

- The recovery of amount drawn in excess of the amount at your credit will be recovered alongwith 2.5% up to date interest over and above the normal rate of interest.

- This recovery should be deposited by you in one lump-sum otherwise will be realized from your pay, arrears and land revenue.