UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 (80 Posts)
- Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 Years (for General / UR / EWS candidates)
- Age Calculation Base Date: Calculated as of 11 September 2026 (the closing date of online application).
- Category-wise Upper Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years (Up to 38 Years)
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 40 Years)
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years (Up to 45 Years)
- Employees of EPFO / Central Govt Servants: Up to 5 years relaxation as per Govt rules.
| Post Designation | Total Vacancies | Essential Educational Eligibility & Desirable Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Group ‘A’ (Non-Ministerial) |
80 Posts | • Essential Qualification: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. • Desirable Qualification: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration. • Category Seat Breakup: UR: 29 | EWS: 08 | OBC: 18 | SC: 15 | ST: 10 (including 03 PwBD seats). |
| Total Available Seats | 80 Posts | Pay Scale: Level-10 in Pay Matrix (7th CPC) + Standard Central Allowances |
Pay Structure: Pay Level 10 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Approx. gross salary ₹ 1,06,000+ per month plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and Medical Benefits).
Complete Selection Methodology:
1. Recruitment Test (RT): Offline Pen & Paper (OMR) objective test (120 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours duration).
2. Personal Interview: Comprehensive interview carrying 100 marks.
3. Weightage Ratio: Recruitment Test (RT) and Interview carry a 75:25 weightage for final merit selection.
4. Document Verification & Medical: Scrutiny of certificates followed by pre-appointment medical checkup.
- Visit the official UPSC Online Application portal: upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) process if not already registered on the UPSC portal.
- Log in with your OTR ID / Email ID / Mobile No. along with OTP / Password.
- Locate the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC).
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and preferred examination centers.
- Upload required documents:
- Recent scanned passport-size photograph & signature
- Valid Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if claiming fee exemption/relaxation
- Pay the nominal application fee of ₹25/- online (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted).
- Review the complete application summary, submit the form, and download a copy of the final application for your records.
The online application window will remain open until 11 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
A total of 80 vacancies have been announced for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) post.
Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible to apply.
The post is classified as Group ‘A’ and carries Pay Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.