czUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. A total of 80 vacancies are available, offering an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a Group ‘A’ Gazetted post.
The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 online application process will begin on 22 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 September 2026. On this page, aspirants can find all important details of UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026, including the short notification and application link. The detailed advertisement will be the authoritative source once released.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
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Organization |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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| Department |
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Total Vacancies |
80 (including 03 for PwBD) |
| Advertisement No. |
Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Age Limit |
Max. 35 Years (UR/EWS) | 38 Years (OBC) | 40 Years (SC/ST) as on 11.09.2026 |
| Pay Scale |
Level-10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Desirable Diploma |
| Application Fee |
₹25 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Female) |
| Selection Process |
Recruitment Test + Interview |
| Job Location |
All Over India |
| Last Date |
11 September 2026 |
✅ UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Category-wise Vacancies:
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Category |
Vacancies |
|---|---|
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UR |
29 |
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EWS |
08 |
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OBC |
18 |
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SC |
15 |
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ST |
10 |
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Total |
80 (03 reserved for PwBD) |
✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Essential – Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Desirable – Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.
- Age Limit (as on 11.09.2026): Maximum 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST. Further relaxation of up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Minimum age is generally 18 years.
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for reserved categories.
✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Salary 2026:
Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Basic Pay starting from ₹56,100/- approximately) + Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits as applicable to Central Government employees.
✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
- Recruitment Test (Written Examination)
- Interview / Personality Test
Note: The detailed selection procedure will be available in the full advertisement. As per previous patterns, written test carries higher weightage followed by interview.
✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern (As per Previous Notification):
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Written Examination |
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| Section | Marks | Duration |
| Part A: General English and Vocabulary | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Part B: Indian Culture, Freedom Movements, Current Events, Population & Development, Globalization, Constitution of India, Current Trends in Indian Economy, Accounting & Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance, Basic Computer Applications, General Science, Elementary Mathematics & Statistics, General Mental Ability, Social Security in India | ||
| Interview / Personality Test | 100 | – |
✅ UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026:
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹25/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or SBI Challan
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Date |
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Indicative Advertisement Released |
19 August 2026 |
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Online Application Start Date |
22 August 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
11 September 2026 |
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Crucial Date for Age Limit |
11 September 2026 |
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Detailed Advertisement |
To be notified |
✅ Important Links:
| UPSC EPFO APFC Short Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 (Open from 22/08/2026) | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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✅ How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. No other mode will be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official UPSC ORA portal upsconline.nic.in.
➢ Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered (using valid email ID and mobile number).
➢ Step 3: Log in and select the recruitment for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner under Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details.
➢ Step 5: Upload scanned photograph, signature and other documents as per the prescribed format.
➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
➢ Step 7: Submit the application form before 11 September 2026 and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts are available (UR-29, EWS-08, OBC-18, SC-15, ST-10), including 03 for PwBD.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026.
What is the age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age as on 11.09.2026 is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST. Additional relaxation of up to 10 years is available for PwBD candidates.
What is the educational qualification required for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Desirable: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration.
What is the selection process for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?
Direct Recruitment by Selection – typically Recruitment Test (Written) followed by Interview/Personality Test. Detailed procedure will be in the full advertisement.
What is the application fee for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?
₹25 for General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates.
How to apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC ORA portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026.