New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially opened applications for the EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Recruitment 2026, offering 80 vacancies in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
According to UPSC’s Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, the online application process began on August 22, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Commission’s online recruitment portal until 6:00 PM on September 11, 2026.
UPSC EPFO APFC 2026: Vacancy Details
UPSC has announced a total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts.
The category-wise distribution is:
- UR: 29 posts
- EWS: 8 posts
- OBC: 18 posts
- SC: 15 posts
- ST: 10 posts
Of the total vacancies, three posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
The APFC position is a permanent Group ‘A’, Non-Ministerial post in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates applying for the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 must possess a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
UPSC has also listed a Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration as a desirable qualification, though it is not the essential educational requirement.
The recruitment therefore provides an opportunity for graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds who meet the age and other eligibility requirements.
Age Limit for APFC Recruitment
The upper age limits specified by UPSC are:
- UR/EWS: 35 years
- OBC: 38 years
- SC/ST: 40 years
Eligible PwBD candidates can receive further age relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years.
Other applicable relaxations will be provided according to government and UPSC rules.
Salary and Job Profile
Candidates selected as Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners will be appointed at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The responsibilities of an APFC include work related to:
- Enforcement
- Recovery
- Accounts
- Administration
- Legal matters
- Pension
- Settlement of claims
- Cash and bank reconciliation
- Management information systems
The position carries All India Service liability, meaning selected officers may be posted anywhere in the country. The headquarters of the post is New Delhi.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the recruitment are required to pay an application fee of ₹25.
However, female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempt from paying the application fee.
The fee can be paid online using debit card, credit card, UPI or internet banking. OBC, EWS and unreserved male candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee.
Recruitment Test Scheduled for December 20
UPSC has also announced the date of the recruitment test.
A pen-and-paper-based Recruitment Test (RT) will be conducted on December 20, 2026, to shortlist candidates for the interview stage.
The test will be:
- Two hours in duration
- Objective-type with multiple-choice questions
- Available in both English and Hindi
- Subject to negative marking
For every incorrect answer, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. There will be no penalty for unanswered questions.
What Will the APFC Exam Cover?
The recruitment test syllabus includes several important areas, such as:
- General English
- Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
- Indian Economy and developmental issues
- Governance and Constitution of India
- General Science
- Basic Computer Applications
- Mathematics, Statistics and Mental Ability
- Industrial Relations and Labour Codes
- Social Security in India
- Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
- National and International Current Affairs
The Recruitment Test will carry 300 marks, while the interview will carry 100 marks.
UPSC has specified a 75:25 weightage between the Recruitment Test and interview in the final selection process.
Important Dates Candidates Should Remember
Applications officially opened on August 22, 2026, while the final deadline for submitting the online recruitment application is September 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
The Recruitment Test is scheduled to take place on December 20, 2026.
UPSC has also advised applicants to apply early, as examination centres are generally allotted on a first-apply-first-allotment basis once capacity limits at individual centres are reached.
Candidates should carefully read the complete official notification before applying and ensure that all information and supporting documents submitted in the application are accurate.
With 80 Group A vacancies, the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 is expected to attract significant interest among aspirants seeking a career in the central government and India’s social security administration.
Source – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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