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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online recruitment applications for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment.
According to the official notification, 80 vacancies have been announced for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post. The online application process started on 22 August 2026, while the last date to submit the application form is 11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
The UPSC APFC Recruitment Test is scheduled to be conducted on 20 December 2026. Candidates shortlisted through the Recruitment Test will be called for an interview.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner |
| Organization | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| Total Vacancies | 80 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Test Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Test + Interview |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Official Portal | UPSC Online Recruitment Application Portal |
The post is a permanent Central Board Group-A, Non-Ministerial post and carries Level-10 pay in the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC.
Candidates can submit the UPSC APFC online application form through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
The notification specifically states that online recruitment applications are invited from 22 August 2026, with the closing time for submission fixed at 1800 hours on 11 September 2026.
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the closing date rather than waiting until the last day.
The application fee is ₹25 for candidates who are required to pay the fee.
Women, SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. OBC, EWS and Unreserved male candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee.
The UPSC APFC Recruitment Test (RT) 2026 is scheduled for:
The Recruitment Test will be conducted by UPSC to shortlist candidates for the interview stage. The notification also states that the date and centres may be changed at the discretion of the Commission, with any changes notified through the UPSC website.
A total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies have been announced.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 29 |
| EWS | 08 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
Out of the total 80 vacancies, 3 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
The UPSC APFC Recruitment Test will be an objective-type examination with multiple-choice questions.
According to Appendix-I of the notification:
The recruitment process consists of:
Recruitment Test → Interview → Final Selection
The notification specifies a proposed 300 marks for the Recruitment Test and 100 marks for the Interview, with the weightage of the two stages in the ratio of 75:25.
Candidates must meet the minimum suitability level at the relevant stages. For the Recruitment Test, the minimum suitability level will be decided by the Commission on a case-to-case basis.
The UPSC APFC Recruitment Test syllabus broadly covers nine major areas.
This section evaluates candidates' understanding of the English language and the workman-like use of words.
Questions can cover Indian culture, heritage and India's freedom movement.
The syllabus includes developmental issues and present trends in the Indian economy.
This area covers important aspects of governance and the Constitution of India.
The syllabus includes General Science and basic knowledge of computer applications.
This section includes elementary mathematics, statistics and general mental ability.
This is an important APFC-specific area covering industrial relations, labour codes and social security in India.
The syllabus includes principles of accountancy, auditing and insurance.
Questions can cover current events of national and international importance.
These nine areas are expressly listed in the UPSC APFC notification's Recruitment Test syllabus.
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the UPSC notification by the closing date of the online application.
The essential educational qualification for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner is:
A Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable.
The notification also makes clear that merely possessing the minimum essential qualification does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be called for interview, as UPSC may adopt shortlisting criteria if the number of applications is large.
The prescribed upper age limit varies according to category:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 35 years |
| OBC | 38 years |
| SC/ST | 40 years |
| PwBD | Up to 56 years, subject to applicable conditions |
The notification specifies 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. PwBD candidates can receive further relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to the maximum age limit of 56 years.
Other age relaxations are available to eligible categories under the rules, including certain concessions for Ex-Servicemen, Central/UT Government employees and EPFO employees.
The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post carries Level-10 pay in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC. The post is a permanent Central Board Group-A, Non-Ministerial post.
The headquarters is New Delhi, and the post carries All India Service liability, meaning officers may be required to serve in any part of India.
Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
The application system involves:
A Universal Registration Number (URN) is generated after registration, while an Application Number is generated for the particular post/vacancy.
Candidates are required to upload the documents supporting their claims, including educational qualification, date of birth and applicable category/relaxation documents.
UPSC APFC 2026 online applications start on 22 August 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
There are 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies.
The UPSC APFC Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
The upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates, with applicable additional relaxations.
Yes. There is a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer.
The Recruitment Test is a 2-hour objective-type examination with multiple-choice questions, conducted in Hindi and English. The RT carries 300 marks, followed by a 100-mark interview.
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