UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 Released, Apply Online for 80 Posts From August 22
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the direct recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the direct recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 offers a Group A administrative career opportunity with competitive pay scales and benefits, with a total of 80 vacancies on offer.
Applications will be accepted online through UPSC ORA from August 22, 2026 to September 11, 2026. The advertisement reference is Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, with Vacancy No. 26085201722.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| User Department | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Expected Vacancies | Around 80 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Release Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Start Date for Online Application | August 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | September 11, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 2 to 3 weeks before the exam |
| Selection Stages | Written Recruitment Test (75%) + Interview (25%) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Notification And Application Form
UPSC will release the official notification PDF for the APFC post on its website, upsc.gov.in, soon. The short notification outlines the 80 expected vacancies.
The application form can be filled out online via the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on upsconline.nic.in. Applicants must register, complete personal and educational details, upload a recent photograph and signature, and select preferred exam centres. EPFO PF Withdrawal Rules Changed: How Much Money Can Members Withdraw From Their PF Account?
How To Apply Online
- Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal (upsconline.nic.in)
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if not already registered
- Log in using registered Email ID, Mobile Number or OTR ID
- Select the link for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
- Fill in personal, educational and contact details accurately
- Upload required documents, including photograph, signature and category certificates as per specifications
- Pay the applicable application fee online or through cash deposit at any SBI branch
- Submit the application form and download a printout of the confirmation page for records
Vacancy Breakup
The total expected count under the UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026 drive is around 80 seats, with the following category-wise distribution:
- Unreserved (UR): 29
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 18
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 10
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 08
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Reserved as per government norms
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil all eligibility parameters as of the cut-off date specified in the official notification. EPFO Higher Pension: Where Things Stand on Pending Claims, Processing and Arrears.
Age Limit:
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years for General/EWS candidates
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 3 years; PwBD Candidates - 10 to 15 years; EPFO Employees and Central Government Servants - up to 5 years
Educational Qualification:
- Mandatory: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution
- Desirable: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration
Selection Process
The selection process for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner consists of two sequential stages. Stage 1 is a Combined Recruitment Test (RT), an offline pen-and-paper objective examination with multiple-choice questions. Stage 2 is a Personal Interview for candidates shortlisted from the written examination. The final merit list is prepared by combining marks scored in the Recruitment Test and Interview in a 75:25 ratio.
Exam Pattern
The offline written examination tests general awareness, aptitude and professional subjects:
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 300
- Time Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 1/3 of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect response
Key subject areas covered include General English, Indian Culture and Heritage, Freedom Movements and Current Events, Population, Development and Globalisation, Governance and Constitution of India, Present Trends in Indian Economy, Principles of Accounting, Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws and Insurance, Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications and General Science, Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability, and Social Security in India.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates are appointed in Pay Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, with a pay scale ranging from INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500. The basic entry pay is INR 56,100, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical Facilities as per Central Government rules.
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