| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name of Post | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner |
| No of Posts | 80 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25/- |
| Start Date | 22nd August 2026 |
| Last Date | 11th September 2026 |
UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the recruitment of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts under Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. Candidates with Graduation may apply for these posts latest by 11th September 2026.
Interested
and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official
notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and
application procedure to be followed.
Vacancy Details
Name of post: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
No of posts: 80 posts
No of posts: 80 posts
Cadre: Central Board Group- “A”, Non-Ministerial
Category-wise vacancy:
Category-wise vacancy:
- UR: 29
- EWS: 8
- OBC: 18
- SC: 15
- ST: 10
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Category-wise upper age limit is as mentioned below.
- UR/ EWS: 35 years
- OBC: 38 years
- SC/ ST: 40 years
- PwBD: 45 years
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from recognised university or institute.
Desirable: Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| UR/ OBC | Rs 25/- |
| Female/ SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
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Selection Process
A recruitment test (RT) followed by interview will be conducted to select suitable candidates for the posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.
| Stages of selection process | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Test (RT) | An objective type test with total marks of 300 and multiple choice questions with 2 hours duration, conducted both in English and Hindi will be held. Wrong answers attract a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. |
| Interview | 100 marks |
| Weightage (RT : Interview) | 75 : 25 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview | General/ EWS: 50 and above; OBC: 45 and above; SC/ST/PwBD: 40 and above (out of 100) |
| Exam centres in Assam | Dispur and Jorhat |
Syllabus of UPSC APFC Vacancy
The syllabus of the Test broadly comprises the following topics:-
i. General English- To evaluate a candidate’s understanding of English language & workman- like use of words.
ii. Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements.
iii. Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy.
iv. Governance and Constitution of India.
v. General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications.
vi. Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability.
vii. Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India.
viii. Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance.
ix. Current Events of National and International Importance.
i. General English- To evaluate a candidate’s understanding of English language & workman- like use of words.
ii. Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements.
iii. Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy.
iv. Governance and Constitution of India.
v. General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications.
vi. Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability.
vii. Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India.
viii. Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance.
ix. Current Events of National and International Importance.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official UPSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for UPSC recruitment.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process by clicking "New Registration".
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of UPSC APFC Posts 2026
- Starting date to apply online: 22nd August 2026
- Last date to apply online: 11th September 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment is 22nd August 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment is 11th September 2026.
How many posts are vacant under UPSC Recruitment?
The number of vacant posts under UPSC Recruitment is 80.
