UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026 Begins for 80 Posts, Check Fee

UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026 has started for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts. The Union Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 80 vacancies in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation.

Eligible candidates can submit the application form through the UPSC online application portal. The application window will remain open until September 11, 2026. The recruitment test is scheduled to be conducted on December 20, 2026.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Highlights

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

The recruitment drive will fill 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts in EPFO. The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below:

The vacancies are subject to the conditions and reservation provisions mentioned in the official recruitment notification.

UPSC EPFO APFC Important Dates 2026

The official notification states that the Recruitment Test for APFC posts will be conducted on December 20, 2026.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for the UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment are required to pay the prescribed application fee. Female candidates, SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates are exempt from paying the application fee, as specified by UPSC. Other candidates should check the official notification for the applicable fee before submitting the form.

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit the application form:

• Visit the official UPSC website.
• Open the online recruitment application portal.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
• Log in using the registered credentials.
• Select UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026.
• Enter the required personal and educational details.
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Check all details carefully.
• Submit the application form.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should submit the application before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

UPSC EPFO APFC Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes a Recruitment Test followed by an interview. The Recruitment Test will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates shortlisted through the test will be called for the interview stage.

The UPSC notification states that the Recruitment Test will be used to shortlist candidates for interviews for the APFC posts.

UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the APFC post should hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution.

The prescribed maximum age limit is 35 years for General and EWS candidates, with relaxation applicable to eligible reserved categories as per government rules.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 FAQs