Recruitment for 80 APFC Posts in UPSC EPFO; Applications Open Today
UPSC EPFO has released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFC). A total of 80 vacancies will be filled under this recruitment drive. The online application process for these posts has commenced today.
UPSC has issued the notification for recruiting Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFC) within the EPFO. A total of 80 vacancies are to be filled. The online application process began today, August 22. Eligible candidates can apply via the UPSC online application portal. The deadline for applications is September 11, up to 6:00 PM. According to UPSC, the recruitment examination for the APFC posts is scheduled for December 20, 2026.
Recruitment for 80 EPFO Posts
A total of 80 vacant posts are to be filled under the UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment 2026. These include 29 posts for the General category, 8 for EWS, 18 for OBC, 15 for SC, and 10 for ST candidates. Three of the total posts are reserved for the PwBD category. Candidates selected for this post will work with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The APFC post falls under Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission’s pay matrix.
Check Important Application Dates
A short notification for the APFC recruitment was released on August 19, followed by the detailed notification on August 21. The application process began today, August 22. Candidates can submit their online applications until September 11. The recruitment exam is scheduled for December 20, 2026. Candidates will be selected based on a recruitment test and an interview.
Who is Eligible for These Posts?
For the APFC post, candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university. The notification lists a diploma in Company Law, Labour Law, or Public Administration as a desirable qualification. The maximum age limit is 35 years for General and EWS category candidates; it is 38 years for OBC candidates and 40 years for SC and ST candidates. Age will be calculated based on the application deadline. Reserved categories will also be eligible for age relaxation. Regarding the application fee, candidates required to pay must remit ₹25; however, SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates are exempted from the fee.
Revised Syllabus for APFC Recruitment Exam
The syllabus for the APFC recruitment exam has been revised. The notification replaces ‘Labour Law’ with ‘Labour Codes’. Additionally, the exam covers General English, Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements, Development Issues, Current Trends in the Indian Economy, Governance, and the Indian Constitution. The syllabus also includes General Science, Basic Computer Applications, Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, General Mental Ability, Industrial Relations, Labour Codes, and Social Security in India. Furthermore, questions related to Principles of Accountancy, Auditing, Insurance, and national and international events will be asked.
How to Apply for UPSC EPFO
- To apply, candidates must first visit the UPSC application portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Next, complete the ‘Universal Registration’ process by creating an account.
- After registering, log in and fill in personal and educational details.
- Then, upload the required documents and pay the fee.
- Carefully review all information before finally submitting the form.
- Finally, after submitting the form, download and retain the confirmation page.
