📌 Overview & Notification Details
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) ne Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) ke liye Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) ke 80 posts ka recruitment announce kiya hai. Ye recruitment 2026 ke liye hai aur exam ka schedule "PW" (Preliminary/Written) ke roop mein diya gaya hai. Notification ka official reference number, release date aur detailed guidelines UPSC ki official website par milenge. Is post ke liye candidates ko strict eligibility criteria, online application process, aur multi‑stage selection process ko dhyan se follow karna hoga.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Total Vacancies | 80 |
| Organising Body | UPSC (on behalf of EPFO) |
| Eligibility | Graduate, Age 21‑32 (relaxations applicable) |
| Application Mode | Online (through UPSC portal) |
| Application Fee | ₹250 (General), ₹125 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Exam Pattern | Pre‑Written (PW) – Objective + Descriptive |
| Final Selection | Written Exam + Interview |
| Last Date to Apply | TBD |
| Exam Date | PW – TBD |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post Title | Category | Number of Posts |
|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | General | 40 |
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | OBC | 20 |
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | SC/ST/PWD | 20 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years, Maximum 32 years as on 1st August 2026 (relaxations as per Govt. rules) |
| Educational Qualification | Any recognized university/college se Graduate (10+2+3) with minimum 55% marks (SC/ST/PWD – 50%). |
| Domicile | All India (central recruitment) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|
| General/UR | ₹250 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| OBC | ₹250 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| SC/ST/PWD | ₹125 | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
Selection process 2 stages mein hoti hai:
- Stage I – Written Examination (PW): Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) + Descriptive Paper. Total marks 300, duration 3 hours. Syllabus EPFO ki core functions, Labour Laws, General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English.
- Stage II – Interview/Personality Test: Written exam qualify karne ke baad candidates ko interview ke liye call kiya jayega. Interview 100 marks ka hota hai, jisme communication skill, analytical ability, aur EPFO ke role ke liye suitability assess ki jati hai.
Final merit list written exam + interview ke combined score se decide hoti hai.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in) and navigate to “Recruitment” section.
- Find the notification titled “UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026” and click on “Apply Online”.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. OTP verification ke baad login karein.
- Fill in personal details – name, DOB, address, education, and category.
- Upload scanned documents (passport size photo, signature, scanned certificates) as per the prescribed size (JPEG/PNG, max 200 KB each).
li>Pay the application fee through the available payment gateway (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
- After successful payment, review the application summary and click “Submit”.
- Submit ke baad aapko ek confirmation email aur SMS milega jisme Application Number mention hoga. Is number ko future reference ke liye safe rakhein.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size photograph (recent, white background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
- Scanned signature (black ink on white background)
- Graduation mark sheet & degree certificate (PDF/JPEG, 200 KB max)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) – if applicable
- Age proof (birth certificate / passport)
- Domicile certificate – not required for All India recruitment but keep handy if requested
- Any other document mentioned in the official notification (e.g., experience certificate if any)
