EPF DSC refers to a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) that is used for signing and submitting electronic documents related to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme in India.
EPF is a social security scheme administered by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India. Under this scheme, both employees and employers make contributions towards a fund that provides financial security and stability to employees upon retirement, disability, or death.
The EPFO has implemented an online portal called the Unified Portal for various services related to the EPF scheme. To use the services provided on this portal, users need to register and obtain a digital signature certificate (DSC).
The EPF DSC is a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) authorized by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) in India. This DSC is required for filing and signing various electronic documents such as Form 5A, Form 9, Form 10D, Form 10C, Form 19, etc., related to the EPF scheme.
The EPF DSC ensures the authenticity and integrity of the electronic documents being filed with the EPFO. It also provides security against any unauthorized access, modification, or tampering of the electronic data being submitted