UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 – 80 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Date & Selection Process
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. A total of 80 vacancies have been announced under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
The online application process started on 22 August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 11 September 2026. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026
📌 UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Department | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| Post Name | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Advertisement No. | Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 80 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Test | 20 December 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Test + Interview |
The 2026 recruitment notification confirms 80 APFC vacancies under EPFO.
🚨Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification | 19 August 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | 21 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Test | 20 December 2026 |
| Interview | To Be Announced |
The detailed notification was issued on 21 August 2026, with applications opening on 22 August and closing on 11 September 2026.
📮 UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026
UPSC has announced a total of 80 vacancies for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 29 |
| EWS | 08 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
Out of the total vacancies, 3 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per the prescribed provisions.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
- The degree can be in any discipline, subject to fulfillment of the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
- A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable, but it is not mandatory.
🎂 Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
| UR / EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC | Relaxation as per rules |
| SC / ST | Relaxation as per rules |
| PwBD | Additional relaxation as applicable |
💰 Salary
The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post comes under Pay Matrix Level-10 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Salary Details
Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other government benefits/allowances as per rules.
💳 Application Fee
The application fee is kept at ₹25 for candidates who are required to pay it.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS Male | ₹25 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
| All Female Candidates | No Fee |
The fee can be paid through the prescribed online payment methods. The fee once paid is generally non-refundable.
🏆 Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two major stages:
1️⃣ Recruitment Test
Candidates will first appear for the UPSC Recruitment Test (RT).
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2️⃣ Interview
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Recruitment Test will be called for the Interview/Personality Test.
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3️⃣ Final Selection
The final merit will be prepared on the basis of the prescribed weightage of the Recruitment Test and Interview.
📝 Exam Pattern 2026
The Recruitment Test is an important stage of the selection process.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Offline / OMR Based |
| Question Type | Objective / MCQ |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marks per Question | 2.5 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 of marks for wrong answer |
| Medium | English & Hindi, wherever applicable |
The Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
📚 UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus 2026
The APFC Recruitment Test covers various subjects related to general awareness, social security, labour administration, accounting and other areas.
Important Subjects
- General English
- Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
- Developmental Issues and Current Trends in the Indian Economy
- Governance and Constitution of India
- General Science
- Basic Computer Applications
- Elementary Mathematics
- Statistics
- General Mental Ability
- Industrial Relations
- Labour Codes
- Social Security in India
- Principles of Accountancy
- Auditing and Insurance
- Current National and International Events
A notable change in the 2026 syllabus is that Labour Codes have replaced the earlier broader Labour Laws terminology.
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