UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 Out: Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online

UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026:The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the direct recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious administrative career opportunity in Group 'A' service with competitive pay scales and benefits.

The total number of vacancies is Eighty (80). Applications are accepted online through UPSC ORA from 22nd August, 2026 to 11th September, 2026. Advertisement reference is Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 and Vacancy No. 26085201722.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Overview

The primary details regarding the upcoming Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026 drive are highlighted below:

UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the official notification PDF for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) on its website, upsc.gov.in, soon. The short notification outlines the 80 expected vacancies. Check the official  short notice below:

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026

UPSC EPFO APFC application form can be filled out online via the One Time Registration (OTR) platform on upsconline.nic.in. Applicants must register, complete their personal and educational details, upload a recent photograph and signature, and select preferred exam centres. Click the button below to apply:

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026 (Active Soon)

How to Submit UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026

Candidates must submit their UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026 online through the official portal:

1. Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal (upsconline.nic.in).

2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you have not registered previously.

3. Log in using your registered Email ID / Mobile Number / OTR ID.

4. Select the link for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026.

5. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details accurately.

6. Upload required documents, including photograph, signature, and category certificates according to specifications.

7. Pay the applicable application fee online or through cash deposit at any SBI branch.

8. Submit the application form and download a printout of the confirmation page for record.

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

The total expected count under the UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026 drive is around 80 seats. The expected category-wise distribution of UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancies is provided below:

• Unreserved (UR): 29

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 18

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 15

• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 10

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 08

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Reserved as per government norms

Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates must fulfil all eligibility parameters as of the cut-off date specified in the official notification:

Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 35 years for General / EWS candidates.

• Age Relaxation:

• SC / ST: 5 years

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

• PwBD Candidates: 10 to 15 years

• EPFO Employees & Central Government Servants: Up to 5 years

Educational Qualification

• Mandatory: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution.

• Desirable: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process 

The selection process for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner consists of two sequential stages:

• Stage 1: Combined Recruitment Test (RT): An offline pen-and-paper objective examination consisting of multiple-choice questions.

• Stage 2: Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the written examination are called for an interview session.

• Final Weightage: The final merit list is prepared by combining marks scored in the Recruitment Test and Interview in a 75:25 ratio.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern 2026

The offline written examination tests general awareness, aptitude, and professional subjects:

• Total Questions: 120 Questions

• Total Marks: 300 Marks

• Time Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

• Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Negative Marking: 1/3 of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect response.

Key Subject Areas Covered

• General English

• Indian Culture, Heritage, Freedom Movements & Current Events

• Population, Development and Globalisation

• Governance and Constitution of India

• Present Trends in Indian Economy

• Principles of Accounting, Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws & Insurance

• Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications & General Science

• Elementary Mathematics, Statistics & General Mental Ability

• Social Security in India

UPSC EPFO APFC Salary Structure

Selected candidates are appointed in Pay Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix:

• Pay Scale: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500

• Basic Entry Pay: ₹56,100

• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical Facilities as per Central Government rules.