UPSC EPFO Salary 2023
Mar 15, 2023, 16:45 IST
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the recruitment process for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) every year. The EPFO is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It is responsible for providing social security to the employees in the organized sector. The EPFO offers various positions with attractive salaries to the candidates who clear the recruitment process. In this article, we will discuss the UPSC EPFO salary structure in detail.
UPSC EPFO 2023 Posts
The EPFO offers various positions for the candidates who clear the UPSC EPFO recruitment process. These positions include:
There are two different positions for which the UPSC EPFO examination is conducted:
- Enforcement Officer (EO)
- Accounts Officer (AO)
The roles and responsibilities of these positions are as follows:
- Enforcement Officer (EO)
The Enforcement Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with various labour laws related to provident fund, pension, and insurance schemes. They inspect establishments to ensure that they comply with the relevant laws, and take action against violators. They also assist in resolving disputes related to these schemes.
- Accounts Officer (AO)
The Accounts Officer is responsible for maintaining the accounts of the provident fund, pension, and insurance schemes. They ensure that the contributions made by employees and employers are accurately recorded and that the funds are invested in accordance with the regulations. They also manage the disbursement of benefits to members of the schemes.
EPFO Salary Structure
The UPSC EPFO 2023 salary structure is based on the 7th Pay Commission. The 7th Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India to revise the salary structure of the Central Government employees. The EPFO also adopted the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. The salary structure of the EPFO is as follows:
- Pay Scale
The pay scale of the EPFO is based on the level of the position. The levels are divided into Group "A", Group "B", and Group "C". The pay scale ranges from Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 2,18,200.
- Basic Pay
The basic pay is the fixed amount of salary that an employee receives. The basic pay of an EPFO officer is calculated based on the pay scale and the level of the position. The basic pay ranges from Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 2,18,200.
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
The Dearness Allowance is an additional amount of salary that is provided to the EPFO officers to compensate for the inflation. The DA is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The DA is revised twice a year (January and July). The current DA is 17%.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
The House Rent Allowance is provided to the EPFO officers who do not have a government accommodation. The HRA is calculated based on the location of the posting. The HRA ranges from 8% to 24% of the basic pay.
- Transport Allowance (TA)
The Transport Allowance is provided to the EPFO officers to compensate for their transportation expenses. The TA is calculated based on the level of the position. The TA ranges from Rs. 3,600 to Rs. 7,200 per
Medical Allowance: The Medical Allowance is provided to the EPFO officers to cover their medical expenses. The Medical Allowance is fixed at Rs. 500 per month.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
The Leave Travel Concession is provided to the EPFO officers to cover their travel expenses when they take leave. The LTC is provided once in two years and it covers the travel expenses of the officer and their family.
- Contributory Provident Fund (CPF)
The CPF is a retirement benefit that is provided to the EPFO officers. The CPF is deducted from the salary of the officer and it is matched by the employer. The CPF is currently fixed at 12% of the basic pay.
- Medical Allowance
The medical allowance for UPSC EPFO Officer is provided as a part of the salary package. This amount is provided to meet the medical expenses incurred by the officer and their family members.
UPSC EPFO 2023 Salary Increament
| Post Name | Years of Service | Pay Band |
| Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer | -- | PB-2; 9300-34800 plus GP 4800 [Level 8] |
| Assistant PF Commissioner | 7 Years (In proposed Recruitment rules for APFC, it is 5 years) | PB-3; 15,600- 39,100 plus GP 5400/ [Level 10] |
| Regional PF Commissioner-II | 5 Years | PB-3; 15,600- 39,100 plus GP 6600 [Level 11] |
| Regional PF Commissioner-I | 5 Years | PB-3; 15,600- 39,100 plus GP 7600 [Level 12] |
| Additional Central PF Commissioner | 6 Years | PB-4; 37,400- 67,000 plus GP 8700 [Level 13] |
EPFO Officer Job Profile
The EPFO officers have a diverse job profile that includes the following responsibilities:
- Administration of the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Compliance and enforcement of the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Inspection of establishments to ensure compliance with the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Handling grievances and complaints related to the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Providing information and assistance to the stakeholders of the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Conducting awareness programs and seminars on the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Providing inputs for policy formulation related to the EPF and EPS schemes.
- Maintaining the records and data related to the EPF and EPS schemes.
- EPFO Officer Recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is pensionable salary in epfo?
Ans. The pensionable salary in the UPSC EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organization) refers to the basic salary and dearness allowance (DA) of an employee. This means that the employee's contributions to the EPFO are calculated based on their basic salary and DA, and the pension benefits they receive after retirement are also based on this amount.
Q2. What is the salary of epfo enforcement officer?
Ans. The salary of an UPSC EPFO officer varies between Rs 43,600 to 55,200.
Q3. What is the starting salary of EPFO?
Ans. The starting salary of an UPSC EPFO officers is 43,600 with additional benefits.
