Do's & Don'ts For GPF - Subscribers
Do's for GPF Subscribers
- ✓ Register your mobile number for SMS alerts
- ✓ Check your GPF account statement regularly
- ✓ Verify monthly credits and debits
- ✓ Report missing credits within three months
- ✓ Report discrepancies immediately to DDO
- ✓ Keep your nomination forms up to date
- ✓ Download annual GPF account statement
- ✓ Submit final payment application at least 6 months before retirement
- ✓ Verify your GPF balance before retirement
- ✓ Keep copies of all GPF-related documents safely
- ✓ Report any change in personal details immediately
- ✓ Lodge grievances through website if required
- ✓ Check status of final payment application online
Don'ts for GPF Subscribers
- ✗ Don't ignore missing credits in your account
- ✗ Don't delay reporting discrepancies
- ✗ Don't wait until the last moment to submit final payment application
- ✗ Don't fail to update nomination forms
- ✗ Don't ignore SMS alerts about your GPF account
- ✗ Don't forget to check annual account statement
- ✗ Don't delay reporting missing withdrawals
- ✗ Don't ignore discrepancies that may cause minus balance later
- ✗ Don't submit incomplete final payment applications
- ✗ Don't forget to verify account slip before drawing money
Important Reminders
- Under Rule 36(2) of Odisha GPF Rules, discrepancies must be reported within three months
- Missing withdrawals must be reported to avoid minus balance after retirement
- Final payment balance may differ from account slip balance due to adjustments
- All GPF information is available on the website for verification
Source: CAG Odisha - Do's & Don'ts For GPF - Subscribers