UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Posts

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. A total of 80 vacancies have been announced under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM. The UPSC has also scheduled the APFC Recruitment Test for 20 December 2026.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The APFC post is a permanent Central Board Group-A, Non-Ministerial post with headquarters at New Delhi and All India Service liability, meaning selected officers may be required to serve anywhere in India.

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

UPSC has announced 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies. The category-wise vacancy distribution is:

• UR: 29
• EWS: 08
• OBC: 18
• SC: 15
• ST: 10
• PwBD: 03 reserved vacancies

The vacancies are subject to the conditions and reservation provisions mentioned in the official UPSC notification.

UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification.

A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is mentioned as a desirable qualification.

Age Limit

The prescribed upper age limit is:

• UR/EWS: 35 years
• OBC: 38 years
• SC/ST: 40 years
• PwBD: Additional relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to the maximum age limit of 56 years.

Other applicable age relaxations are provided in the official notification.

UPSC EPFO APFC Salary 2026

The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post carries Pay Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.

The post is classified as a Central Board Group-A, Non-Ministerial position.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026

The application fee is ₹25 for candidates who are required to pay the fee.

Fee exemption: Female candidates, SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.

OBC, EWS and Unreserved male candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee. Payment can be made through online Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking.

UPSC EPFO APFC Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an Interview.

The Recruitment Test will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode to shortlist candidates for the interview. UPSC has scheduled the APFC Recruitment Test for 20 December 2026.

The weightage is:

• Recruitment Test: 300 marks
• Interview: 100 marks
• Overall Weightage: RT 75% and Interview 25%

The interview suitability standards are 50 marks for General/EWS, 45 marks for OBC and 40 marks for SC/ST/PwBD, out of 100.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern 2026

The Recruitment Test will have the following features:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Question Type: Objective/Multiple Choice Questions
• Medium: English and Hindi
• Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer
• Total Marks: 300

Candidates should carefully read the official notification for detailed examination instructions.

UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus 2026

The APFC Recruitment Test syllabus broadly covers:

1. General English
2. Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
3. Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
4. Governance and Constitution of India
5. General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
6. Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
7. Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India
8. Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
9. Current Events of National and International Importance

These subjects are specified in Appendix-I of the official UPSC notification.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The eligibility of candidates will be determined with reference to the closing date of the online application.

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Open the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
3. Complete the required registration and Universal Registration Number (URN) process.
4. Complete the Common Application Form.
5. Select the APFC recruitment vacancy.
6. Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Carefully check all information before final submission.
10. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

UPSC states that candidates should apply well before the closing date rather than waiting until the last day.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the necessary documents ready, including:

• Educational qualification certificates
• Date of birth proof
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• OBC non-creamy-layer declaration, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Valid photo identity document
• Experience certificates, if applicable
• Other documents supporting claims made in the application

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce relevant original documents and certificates at the interview stage.

Important Links

• Official UPSC Website: Visit UPSC Official Website
• UPSC Online Recruitment Application: Apply Online for UPSC Recruitment
• Official APFC Notification: Download UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Notification