UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 80 Vacancies
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Updated: Aug 26, 2026
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 PDF for filling 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies within the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Aspirants looking for a prestigious Group A central government career can review the critical dates, distribution of posts, selection stages, and complete eligibility criteria detailed below.
For complete preparation insights, candidates can also explore the UPSC EPFO APFC Official Syllabus 2026 to map out their study journey effectively.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Overview
The following table summarizes key highlights regarding the Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
Particulars
Details
Recruitment Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Department
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Post Name
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Advertisement No.
Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026
Category
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies
80
Online Application Date
22nd August to 11th September 2026
Application Mode
Online
Selection Process
Recruitment Test and Interview
Salary
Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500
Pay Scale
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Probation Period
1 Year
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Short Notice
19th August 2026
Detailed EPFO 2026 Notification Release Date
21st August 2026
Online Application Start Date
22nd August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
11th September 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Vacancy Breakdown
Category
Vacancies
UR (Unreserved)
29
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
8
OBC (Other Backwards Classes)
18
SC (Scheduled Caste)
15
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
10
Total
80
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must ensure they fulfill the required educational qualification, age limits, and nationality rules before submitting their applications.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or institution in any discipline.
Age Limits and Relaxation
The standard age limit is 18 to 35 years as of 11 September 2026. Upper age relaxations apply as follows:
Category
Upper Age Limit
UR/EWS
35 years
OBC
38 years
SC/ST
40 years
PwBD
Up to 10 years additional relaxation, as applicable
Nationality Requirements
(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹25/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Female
Nil
Mode of Payment
Online
How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Form Online?
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t registered before.
Locate and select the APFC vacancy link listed under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
Enter personal, educational, and category details accurately in the application form.
Upload a scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the prescribed size and format.
Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway (where applicable).
Review, submit the form, and download/print a copy for future reference.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Candidates are selected through a Recruitment Test and Interview. The final merit list weightage is distributed as 75% for the Recruitment Test and 25% for Interview marks.
Recruitment Test Pattern
Particulars
Details
Total Questions
120
Maximum Marks
300
Exam Duration
2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Question Type
Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Mode of Exam
Offline
Negative Marking
1/3 of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each incorrect answer
UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus Topics
General English- To evaluate a candidate’s understanding of the English language & workman- like use of words.
Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements.
Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy.
Governance and Constitution of India.
General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications.
Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability.
Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India.
Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance.
Current Events of National and International Importance
Salary Structure
Particulars
Details
Post
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Pay Level
Level-10
Pay Commission
7th CPC
Pay Scale
Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500
Basic Entry Pay
Rs 56,100
Allowances
DA, HRA, TA and other applicable allowances
Job Type
Group A, Central Government
UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Centre List
S. No.
Centre
S. No.
Centre
1
Mumbai
43
Agartala
2
Jaipur
44
Kochi
3
Lucknow
45
Gwalior
4
Bengaluru
46
Patna
5
Varanasi
47
Dharamshala
6
Hyderabad
48
Surat
7
Chandigarh
49
Jabalpur
8
Pune
50
Imphal
9
Kolkata
51
Aligarh
10
Dehradun
52
Raipur
11
Nagpur
53
Gangtok
12
Ahmedabad
54
Kozhikode
13
Ranchi
55
Bareilly
14
Delhi
56
Tirupati
15
Bhubaneswar
57
Jodhpur
16
Kanpur
58
Shillong
17
Chennai
59
Udaipur
18
Jammu
60
Gaya
19
Bhopal
61
Mysuru
20
Thiruvanthapuram
62
Ghaziabad
21
Guwahati
63
Cuttack
22
Agra
64
Vijaywada
23
Visakhapatnam
65
Alwar
24
Indore
66
Madurai
25
Meerut
67
Kohima
26
Srinagar
68
Faridabad
27
Jorhat
69
Coimbatore
28
Nashik
70
Siliguri
29
Ajmer
71
Hisar
30
Ludiana
72
Itanagar
31
Prayagraj
73
Navi Mumbai
32
Vellore
74
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)
33
Rajkot
75
Ananthapura
34
Dharwad
76
Panaji (Goa)
35
Gorakhpur
77
Port Blair
36
Tiruchurapalli
78
Mandi
37
Aizawl
79
Thane
38
Jamshedpur
80
Sambalpur
39
Kannur
81
Almora
40
Kota
82
Dispur
41
Gurgaon
83
Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
42
Madurai
84
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies have been announced under the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026.
The online application process has been started on 22nd August 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 11th September 2026.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or institution. The degree can be in any discipline unless otherwise specified by UPSC.
The upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC candidates, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. Applicable relaxation is also provided to PwBD and other eligible categories as per government rules.
UR/OBC/EWS male candidates have to pay ₹25, while SC/ST/PwBD and female candidates are exempted from the application fee.
The selection process includes a Recruitment Test (RT), Interview, and Document Verification.
The APFC post carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.