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UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced recruitment for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). A total of 80 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive.
The online application process begins on August 22, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply until September 11, 2026. The examination will be conducted offline—in pen-and-paper mode. The exam date has not yet been announced.
Key details of the recruitment at a glance:
**Details** | **Information**
Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Organization | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Post | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Total Vacancies | 80
Mode of Application | Online
Application Start Date | August 22, 2026
Last Date to Apply | September 11, 2026
Mode of Examination | Offline, pen-and-paper mode
Exam Date | To be announced later
Official Website | upsc.gov.in
**How are the 80 vacancies distributed across categories?**
This recruitment drive comprises a total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts. The category-wise distribution of posts is as follows:
Unreserved: 29 posts
EWS: 8 posts
OBC: 18 posts
SC: 15 posts
ST: 10 posts
Total: 80 posts
Candidates should note that the details of the posts and reservation provisions are subject to the terms specified in the official recruitment notification.
**What is the application period?**
The application process for UPSC APFC recruitment will commence on August 22. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to apply.
Application Start Date: August 22, 2026
Last Date to Apply: September 11, 2026
Exam Date: Not yet announced
Mode of Exam: Offline, pen-and-paper based
The Commission will separately release the exam date and other important updates regarding the recruitment.
**What are the educational qualifications for the APFC post?**
Candidates for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner must hold a degree from a recognized university.
However, before applying, candidates should carefully review the complete educational qualifications and other conditions specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
What is the maximum age limit, and who is eligible for relaxation?
The maximum age limit is set at 35 years for candidates belonging to the Unreserved and EWS categories. Candidates from reserved categories and other eligible groups will be granted age relaxation in accordance with government rules.
The key age relaxations are as follows:
Category | Age Relaxation
SC/ST | 5 years
OBC | 3 years
EPFO employees and Central/Union Territory government employees | 5 years*
Persons with benchmark disabilities | 10 years
*This relaxation is subject to applicable conditions.
How will the selection take place? Written exam first—what follows?
The selection process for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner will include a written examination. This will be followed by the prescribed recruitment process and necessary verification procedures.
The examination is scheduled to be conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode. Detailed dates for the exam and other instructions will be issued by the UPSC at a later stage.
How to apply? Fill out the form using these simple steps
Applications for the UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment must be submitted online.
Visit the official UPSC website.
Navigate to the section related to recruitment/applications.
Go to the application link for the UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment 2026.
Complete the registration process and enter the required personal and educational details.
Upload the prescribed documents (e.g., photograph, signature, proof of identity, etc.).
Carefully review all the information entered in the form.
Submit the application before the deadline.
Download a copy of the submitted application form and save it for future reference.
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