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UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 – 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Posts, Apply Online

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | Advt. No. 52/2026 | EPFO, Ministry of Labour & Employment

80
Total Posts

₹25
Application Fee

35 Yrs
Max Age (UR)

11 Sep
Last Date

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Group-‘A’ posts under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and within the age limit of 35 years can apply online through the official UPSC portal from August 22, 2026, to September 11, 2026. Selection will be based on a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an Interview, with chosen candidates appointed at Pay Level-10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

🔔 Applications Open: UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 started 22 August 2026. Last date to apply: 11 September 2026. Graduates aiming for a Central Government Group-A career — apply now!

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Post Name	Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Organisation	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), for EPFO
Advertisement No.	52/2026
Cadre	Central Board Group ‘A’, Non-Ministerial
Total Posts	80 Posts
Pay Scale	Level-10, Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
Age Limit	35 to 45 years (category-wise)
Application Fee	₹25/- (UR/OBC) \| Nil (Female/SC/ST/PwBD)
Selection Process	Recruitment Test (RT) → Interview
Apply Start Date	22 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 September 2026

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. Graduate candidates can apply online up to 11 September 2026.

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, in a Central Board Group ‘A’, Non-Ministerial cadre. Selection is through a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an Interview.

✅ Lowest Fee, Highest Cadre! At just ₹25/-, this is one of the most affordable applications for a Central Government Group-A post.

UPSC EPFO Vacancy Details 2026

Category	No. of Posts
UR	29
EWS	8
OBC	18
SC	15
ST	10
Total	80

📍 Exam Centres in Assam: Dispur and Jorhat. Candidates from Assam can choose either centre while filling the application form.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognised university or institute.

Desirable: Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration.

Age Limit (Category-wise)

Category	Upper Age Limit
UR / EWS	35 Years
OBC	38 Years
SC / ST	40 Years
PwBD	45 Years

Selection Process – UPSC EPFO APFC 2026

A Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an Interview will be conducted to select candidates for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.

Stage	Details
Recruitment Test (RT)	Objective MCQ test, 300 marks, 2 hours, held in English & Hindi. 1/3rd mark penalty for wrong answers.
Interview	100 marks
Weightage (RT : Interview)	75 : 25
Min. Qualifying Interview Marks	General/EWS: 50+; OBC: 45+; SC/ST/PwBD: 40+ (out of 100)

⚠ Candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks in the Interview, in addition to the combined RT + Interview merit, to be considered for final selection.

Syllabus of UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

i.General English – language understanding and workman-like use of words.

ii.Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements.

iii.Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy.

iv.Governance and Constitution of India.

v.General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications.

vi.Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability.

vii.Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India.

viii.Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance.

ix.Current Events of National and International Importance.

Application Fee

UR / OBC₹25/-

Female / SC / ST / PwBDNil (No Fee)

💳 Payment Mode: Visa/Master/RuPay Credit or Debit Card, or Internet Banking.

Important Dates

Apply Starts

22 August 2026

⏰ Last Date

11 September 2026

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026

Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section and click Online Application Form, then complete New Registration.

Click the Online Application Form link again and log in with your registered credentials.

Fill in all personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.

Make payment of the application fee as per your category and submit the form.

At the end, take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Helpline & Contact Details

📞 Phone: 011-24041001 or 011-40303444
📧 Email: upscsoap@nic.in

Important Web-Links

Online Application Form

Opens 22 Aug 2026 | Closes 11 Sep 2026

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Official Notification

Advt. No. 52/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QWhat is the starting date to apply online for UPSC EPFO Recruitment?

The starting date to apply online is 22nd August 2026.

QWhat is the last date to apply online for UPSC EPFO Recruitment?

The last date to apply online is 11th September 2026.

QHow many posts are vacant under UPSC EPFO Recruitment?

The number of vacant posts is 80, for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.

QWhat is the eligibility for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognised university. Age limit varies by category: UR/EWS 35, OBC 38, SC/ST 40, PwBD 45 years.

QWhat is the selection process for UPSC EPFO 2026?

Selection is through a Recruitment Test (RT) of 300 marks followed by an Interview of 100 marks, with a weightage of 75:25 respectively.

Apply Online Now – UPSC EPFO 2026 | Last Date: 11 Sep 2026
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