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

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026

UPSC EPFO APFC application form can be filled out online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora. Applicants must complete the Account Creation, Universal Registration (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and post/vacancy-specific application module. Candidates must provide the required personal, educational, and other details and upload the documents as specified by UPSC.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026

How to Submit UPSC EPFO APFC Application Form 2026

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

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Complete the account creation and Universal Registration (URN) process.
3. Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
4. Select the UPSC EPFO APFC post and complete the post/vacancy-specific application.
5. Fill in the required personal, educational, and other details accurately.
6. Upload the required photograph, live photograph, signature, and supporting documents as per the prescribed specifications.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Download and retain a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference.

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

The total number of UPSC EPFO APFC vacancies 2026 is 80. The 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): 03

Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil all eligibility parameters as of the closing date for submission of the online application.

Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 35 years for General/EWS candidates.
• Age Relaxation:
  • OBC: Up to 38 years
  • SC/ST: Up to 40 years
  • PwBD Candidates: Up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age of 56 years.

Educational Qualification

• Mandatory: Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• 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: Recruitment Test (RT): A pen-and-paper-based objective examination consisting of multiple-choice questions.
• Stage 2: Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Recruitment Test are called for an interview.
• Final Weightage: The final merit is based on the Recruitment Test and Interview in a 75:25 ratio.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern 2026

The Recruitment Test is a pen-and-paper-based objective examination:

• Total Marks: 300 Marks
• Time Duration: 2 Hours
• Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium: English and Hindi
• Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect response. No penalty is applied for an unanswered question.

Key Subject Areas Covered

• General English
• Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movements
• Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
• Governance and Constitution of India
• General Science & Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Elementary Mathematics, Statistics & General Mental Ability
• Industrial Relations, Labour Codes & Social Security in India
• Principles of Accountancy, Auditing & Insurance
• Current Events of National and International Importance

UPSC EPFO APFC Salary Structure

Selected candidates are appointed as Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Central Board Group ‘A’, Non-Ministerial post. The post is permanent and carries the corresponding Group ‘A’ pay level. The headquarters is New Delhi, and the post carries All India Service liability, requiring officers to serve in any part of India. The probation period is one year.