UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026: Exam Date, Eligibility, Salary

UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 has been released for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The application window has closed, and UPSC has now announced the APFC Recruitment Test for December 20, 2026. The recruitment is being conducted under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.

The APFC post is a Group A position under EPFO. The selection process consists of a Recruitment Test followed by an interview. Candidates preparing for the exam can now focus on the December 20 test and the prescribed syllabus.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The table below covers the post, vacancy count, exam date, salary, application status and other important recruitment details.

The application process ran from August 22 to September 14, 2026. With the application window over, the immediate focus is the Recruitment Test scheduled for December 20.

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

UPSC has notified 80 APFC vacancies under the 2026 recruitment. The vacancies have been distributed across the reserved and unreserved categories.

The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

The recruitment is for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts in EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility Criteria 2026

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution is required for the APFC post. The notification specifies the prescribed qualification and age conditions for applicants.

Age Limit

The upper age limit varies according to the category.

The applicable age relaxation is provided under the rules mentioned in the recruitment notification.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026

The application fee was different according to the applicant category. The payment was made online during the application process.

The application deadline was September 14, 2026, so fresh applications are no longer being accepted for this recruitment.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date and Pattern 2026

The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test will be conducted on December 20, 2026. The test will be held in offline mode and will contain objective-type questions.

The examination structure is given below.

The final selection gives 75% weightage to the Recruitment Test and 25% to the interview.

UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus 2026

The UPSC EPFO APFC syllabus covers general studies along with subjects directly related to labour administration and social security.

Important areas include:

• General English
• Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement
• Indian Economy and developmental issues
• Governance and Constitution
• General Science
• Basic Computer Applications
• Elementary Mathematics
• Statistics
• General Mental Ability
• Industrial Relations
• Labour Codes
• Social Security in India
• Accountancy
• Auditing
• Insurance
• National and international current affairs

The combination of general studies and professional subjects makes syllabus coverage important for preparation for the December examination.

UPSC EPFO APFC Salary 2026

The APFC post is placed at Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The basic pay scale ranges from INR 56,100 to INR 1,77,500. Other applicable Central Government allowances are provided according to the rules.

The actual monthly amount received will depend on applicable allowances, posting location, and statutory deductions.

UPSC EPFO APFC Selection Process 2026

The recruitment has two main stages:

• Recruitment Test: Objective-type written examination.
• Interview: Candidates qualifying in the Recruitment Test are shortlisted for the interview.
• Final Merit: Recruitment Test carries 75% weightage, and interview carries 25%.

The Recruitment Test is therefore the first major stage for applicants who have completed the application process.

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