UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 80 Posts
📌 Short Information
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 notification for 80 posts under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026. The vacancies are available in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. Eligible graduate candidates can apply online from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026. Selection will be based on the Recruitment Test followed by an Interview. Candidates should check the complete eligibility and recruitment conditions before applying online. Candidates can check Sarkari Mauka regularly for the latest UPSC EPFO APFC exam date, admit card, result and interview updates.
UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 80 Posts
📅 Important Dates
- Detailed Notification Release 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
- Recruitment Test Date: 20 December 2026
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Interview Date: To Be Notified
- Result Date: To Be Notified
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: 25/-
- SC / ST Candidates: 0/-
- PwBD Candidates: 0/-
- All Female Candidates: 0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
🎓 Eligibility
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | Degree of a recognized University or equivalent qualification. |
Desirable Qualification
Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration from a recognized institution is desirable.
🎂 Age Limit as On: 11 Sep, 2026
Age Limit as on 11 September 2026:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years |
| SC / ST | 40 Years |
Additional age relaxation for eligible PwBD, Central Government employees and other eligible categories will be applicable according to Government of India and UPSC rules.
📋 Vacancy Details
UPSC has announced a total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 29 |
| EWS | 08 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
Out of the total vacancies, 03 posts are reserved for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as specified in the official advertisement.
Pay Scale
Pay Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
📝 How to Fill Application Form
Eligible candidates can apply online for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
- Complete the required registration process if not already registered.
- Fill in the Common Application Form with personal, educational and category details.
- Find Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
- Complete the post-specific application details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational qualification and category documents.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Check all entered information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 11 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Candidates should read Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 carefully before submitting the application. Sarkari Mauka will also provide further updates related to the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test, admit card, result and interview.
✅ Selection Process
The UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner selection process consists of a Recruitment Test followed by an Interview.
- Recruitment Test (RT)
- Interview
- Document Verification as applicable
- Final Selection
Recruitment Test
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper Based Recruitment Test |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 300 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Negative Marking | One-third mark deducted for each wrong answer |
Recruitment Test Syllabus
The Recruitment Test broadly covers General English, Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements, Current Events and Developmental Issues, Indian Polity and Economy, General Accounting Principles, Industrial Relations and Labour Codes, General Science and Computer Applications, General Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude, and Social Security in India.
Interview
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Recruitment Test will be called for Interview. The Interview carries 100 marks.
Final Selection
The Recruitment Test and Interview carry weightage in the ratio of 75:25 for final selection.
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