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UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 80 Posts
📅 Published:
07 Sep 2026
📌 Short Information
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. The recruitment is being conducted under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 22 August to 11 September 2026 through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal. Candidates must have a Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. The APFC post is a permanent Group 'A', Non-Ministerial post with Pay Level-10 under the 7th CPC.
UPSC has also announced the APFC Recruitment Test date. The Pen & Paper based Recruitment Test will be held on 20 December 2026 to shortlist candidates for the Interview.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 80 Posts
Advt. No. 52/2026
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📅 Important Dates
- Detailed Notification Date: 21 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 22 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11 September 2026, 06:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 11 September 2026, 06:00 PM
- Recruitment Test Date: 20 December 2026
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Interview Date: Notify Later
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ?25/-
- SC / ST: ?0/-
- PwBD: ?0/-
- All Category Female: ?0/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Internet Banking
🎓Eligibility
Essential Qualification
Candidates must have a Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable Qualification
Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration.
Experience
No mandatory experience has been prescribed as an Essential Qualification for the APFC post in the advertisement.
🎂 Age Limit as On: 11 Sep, 2026
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years |
| SC / ST | 40 Years |
- Age Calculation Date: 11 September 2026
- PwBD candidates are eligible for further relaxation up to 10 years, subject to the maximum age limit of 56 years.
- Other age relaxation will be applicable to eligible candidates as per UPSC / Government of India rules.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | 29 | 08 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 80 |
PwBD Reservation
Out of the total 80 vacancies, 03 vacancies are reserved for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as specified in the official notification.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th Central Pay Commission.
Post Details
- Post Type: Permanent
- Classification: Central Board Group 'A', Non-Ministerial
- Probation Period: 01 Year
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Service Liability: All India
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How to Fill Application Form
- Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Create an account if you are using the new UPSC Online Application Portal for the first time.
- Complete the Universal Registration and Common Application Form details.
- Open the recruitment-specific application for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in EPFO.
- Enter the required personal, educational, category and other details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Check all entered information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application on or before 11 September 2026 at 06:00 PM.
- After submission, save the Application Number and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
✅ Mode of Selection
Selection Process
- Recruitment Test (RT)
- Interview
- Document / Eligibility Verification
- Medical Examination as prescribed
- Final Selection
Recruitment Test Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Pen & Paper Based Recruitment Test |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Recruitment Test Marks | 300 Marks |
| Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer |
Recruitment Test & Interview Weightage
- Recruitment Test: 75%
- Interview: 25%
Recruitment Test Syllabus
- General English
- Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
- Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
- Governance and Constitution of India
- General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
- Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
- Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India
- Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
- Current Events of National and International Importance
Interview Minimum Suitability Marks
- General / EWS: 50 Marks
- OBC: 45 Marks
- SC / ST / PwBD: 40 Marks
🔗 Links for This Recruitment
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Check Recruitment Advertisement | Click Here |
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| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the UPSC EPFO APFC online application is 11 September 2026 up to 06:00 PM. |
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026? Ans: UPSC has announced a total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation. |
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Q3. What is the qualification for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026? Ans: Candidates must have a Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification. A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable. |
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Q4. What is the UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026? Ans: UPSC will conduct the Pen & Paper based APFC Recruitment Test on 20 December 2026. |
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Q5. What is the selection process for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026? Ans: Candidates will be shortlisted through the Recruitment Test followed by Interview and prescribed verification. The Recruitment Test and Interview carry 75% and 25% weightage respectively. |