UPSC EPFO APFC Last Date Today: Apply for 80 Posts by 6 PM

The UPSC EPFO APFC last date 2026 is today, September 14, 2026. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) recruitment under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

Eligible candidates can now submit their UPSC EPFO APFC application form until 6 PM on September 14, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts. Candidates who have not yet completed the application process should submit the form and applicable fee before the revised deadline.

The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 selection process will include a Recruitment Test followed by an interview. The Recruitment Test is scheduled for December 20, 2026.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Highlights

The key details of the recruitment are given below for candidates who are planning to apply on the last date.

The table highlights the most important UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment details, including the revised deadline, vacancies and upcoming exam date. Candidates should complete the form before the closing time.

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

A total of 80 vacancies have been announced for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post. The category-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:

The APFC post is a Group A position under EPFO. Candidates selected for the post will receive salary under Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with the basic pay ranging from INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500.

UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility 2026

Candidates applying for the UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment must fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by UPSC.

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• Age Limit: The prescribed upper age limit for APFC is 35 years, subject to applicable relaxations.
• Candidates should check the detailed notification for category-wise age relaxation and other eligibility conditions before submitting the form.

Applicants should ensure that all information entered in the application matches their official documents. Incorrect or incomplete information may result in rejection.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online form.

The application fee can be paid through the available online payment methods. The official notification states that OBC, EWS and unreserved male candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee, while SC, ST, women and PwBD candidates are exempted.

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026

Candidates who have not submitted their application can follow these steps:

1. Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Complete the required registration process.
3. Log in and select the APFC recruitment application.
4. Enter personal, educational and other required details.
5. Upload the necessary documents, photograph and signature.
6. Pay the applicable application fee.
7. Check all details carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the application before 6 PM on September 14, 2026.
9. Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final minutes because technical issues or payment delays may affect the submission process. The revised deadline is September 14, 2026, at 6 PM.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026

• After the application process, eligible candidates will appear for the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test.
• The examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 20, 2026.
• The Recruitment Test will be used to shortlist candidates for the interview stage.
• The interview schedule will be announced separately by UPSC.

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