UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Posts

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF has been officially released for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour & Employment. Graduate candidates looking for UPSC Jobs 2026, Group A Government Jobs, or Sarkari Naukri updates can apply online from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026. Detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, salary details, and the direct apply link are provided below.

About UPSC & EPFO

The Union Public Service Commission is India's central recruiting agency for premier civil services and Group-A/B posts under the Government of India. This notification covers recruitment by selection to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which functions under the Ministry of Labour & Employment and manages retirement savings for India's organised-sector workforce. Since Group-A gazetted vacancies through UPSC come with strong career progression, this Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner drive is a highly sought-after opportunity for graduates aiming for a stable, pan-India administrative career.

UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

The closing date of the online application is also the date used for determining candidates' eligibility in every respect, including age and qualification.

UPSC APFC Vacancy Details 2026

The category-wise vacancy distribution for UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 is given in the table below:

Of the 80 posts, 3 vacancies are reserved for candidates with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), covering categories such as blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, and specified locomotor disabilities, as detailed in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner must hold a degree from a recognised university or equivalent. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration is desirable, though not mandatory. The Commission may relax these qualifications at its discretion for otherwise well-qualified candidates, and reserves the right to use desirable qualifications or relevant experience for shortlisting if a large number of applications are received.

Age Limit

Additional age relaxation is available for Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers, Central/UT Government employees, and EPFO employees (up to 5 years), as detailed in the official notification.

UPSC APFC Salary Details & Pay Scale

The post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner carries the following pay:

The probation period is one year, and the post carries All India Service liability, meaning selected officers may be required to serve anywhere in India.

Selection Process

Selection for UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 is made through the following stages:

• Recruitment Test (RT) — Objective Type, 300 Marks, 2 Hours
• Personality Test / Interview — 100 Marks

The Recruitment Test is conducted in English and Hindi, with wrong answers attracting a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. The RT and Interview carry a combined weightage of 75:25, and the minimum qualifying marks in the Interview are 50 for General/EWS, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD (out of 100). The syllabus broadly covers General English, Indian Culture and Heritage, the Indian economy and governance, the Constitution of India, general science and computer applications, elementary mathematics and mental ability, industrial relations and labour codes, accountancy/auditing/insurance principles, and current events. The RT will be held at 84 designated centres across India, including Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Lucknow.

Application Fee

The fee, once paid, is neither refunded nor carried forward to any other examination.

Required Documents for Online Application

• Recent Photograph + Live Photo Capture
• Signature Signed Three Times on Plain White Paper
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (PwBD, if applicable)
• Valid, Active Email ID (all correspondence is sent here)
• Aadhaar Card (recommended ID document for verification)

How to Apply Online for UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in/ora and create an account, completing the Universal Registration to receive a Universal Registration Number (URN).
2. Fill in the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal, educational, and category details, and upload a photograph along with a live photo capture.
3. Upload a signature signed three times on plain white paper, as per the prescribed format.
4. Complete the post/vacancy-specific module for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner within the application window.
5. Upload supporting documents (proof of date of birth, educational qualification, category certificate, disability certificate, etc.) as applicable.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable, and submit the form before the closing date.
7. Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.

Applications cannot be withdrawn, and no correction or alteration is allowed after final submission. Candidates already in regular Government service must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department of their application, and are advised to apply well in advance rather than waiting for the closing date.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links