The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened applications for 80 posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted central government job, released under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026. Graduates looking for a stable, high-responsibility government career can apply online between 22 August and 11 September 2026.

Below is a breakdown of the notification — eligibility, important dates, vacancy breakup, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, and how to actually get the form submitted without a last-minute scramble.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026

Candidates are advised to submit their application early rather than waiting for the last date, since exam centres are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis (more on this below).

APFC Vacancy Details 2026 (Category-Wise)

A total of 80 vacancies have been announced, distributed across categories as follows:

Out of these, 3 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — one each under the categories of Blindness/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Locomotor Disability. Only candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible for this reservation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Desirable (not mandatory): A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.

Age Limit (as on 11 September 2026)

Additional age relaxation is available for Ex-Servicemen, Central/UT Government employees, and existing EPFO employees (up to 5 years), as per standard government rules.

Citizenship

Applicants must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Selection Process

The selection for APFC 2026 involves the following stages:

1. Recruitment Test (RT) — a written objective-type exam
2. Interview (Personality Test)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

To qualify for the interview stage, candidates must meet the minimum suitability marks (out of 100) for their category:

Exam Pattern: UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test

UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus 2026

The Recruitment Test covers the following topics:

1. General English
2. Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
3. Developmental Issues and Current Trends in the Indian Economy
4. Governance and the Constitution of India
5. General Science and Basic Computer Applications
6. Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
7. Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India
8. Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
9. Current Affairs — National and International

Since this exam has a strong focus on labour laws and economics, candidates from a commerce or law background may find certain sections easier, but the paper is designed to be attempted by graduates from any stream.

Recruitment Test Centres

The exam will be conducted at 84 centres across India, including major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Chandigarh, Pune, and Ahmedabad.

Important: Except for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur, every centre has a limited seat capacity, allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis. Once a centre fills up, later applicants will need to choose from the remaining options. Applying early improves your chances of getting your preferred exam city.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed at Level-10 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). The APFC post is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position with a one-year probation period. The job carries All India Service liability, meaning officers can be posted anywhere in the country, with headquarters at New Delhi.

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026

1. Visit the official UPSC application portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you’re a first-time applicant.
3. Log in and select Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 (APFC, EPFO) under the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) section.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
5. Capture a live photograph and upload your signature (signed three times in black ink on plain white paper, as per the format specified on the portal).
6. Upload supporting documents in PDF format — Class 10 certificate for date of birth, degree/marksheet, category certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant proof.
7. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
8. Review the form carefully, submit it, and download the confirmation printout.

Note: Once submitted, the application form cannot be edited or withdrawn — double-check every entry before final submission.

Application Fee

Fees once paid are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying, and to keep checking the official UPSC website for admit card and further updates.

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