UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organisation: Union Public Service Commission, for Employees Provident Fund Organisation
• Advertisement Number: Special Advertisement No. 52/2026
• Post Name: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
• Total Vacancies: 80
• Application Mode: Online
• Last Date to Apply: 11 September 2026, 1800 hours

Important Dates

The closing date for the application is also the date used to determine every candidate's eligibility, including age and qualifications. Interview dates for shortlisted candidates will be announced separately.

Application Fee

Candidates other than women, SC, ST and PwBD applicants must pay a fee of Rs 25 using a Visa, Master or Rupay credit or debit card, UPI, or internet banking. There is no fee exemption for OBC, EWS or unreserved male candidates, and they must pay the full amount. Women candidates and those belonging to SC, ST or PwBD categories, from any community, do not have to pay any fee. Once paid, the fee is not refunded and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

Vacancy Details

All 80 vacancies (Vacancy No. 26085201722) are for the single post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. The category-wise break-up is given below.

Of these 80 posts, 3 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), covering candidates with blindness or low vision, deafness or hard of hearing, and specific categories of locomotor disability. PwBD candidates need a disability of 40 percent or more to claim reservation and related relaxations, and the notification lists exactly which disability sub-categories are considered suitable and eligible for this post.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A candidate must hold a degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is listed as desirable, meaning it is not compulsory but may count in favour of a candidate if the Commission needs to shortlist applicants for interview.

Citizenship

Applicants must be citizens of India, or fall under specific categories such as subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who settled in India before 1 January 1962, or persons of Indian origin who migrated from certain listed countries with the intention of settling permanently in India. Candidates in the latter categories need an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on the closing date for submission of applications, 11 September 2026.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get an additional age relaxation of up to 10 years over the normal limit, subject to a maximum age of 56 years on the closing date. Separate relaxations also apply to Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers, Central and Union Territory Government employees, and existing EPFO employees, as detailed in the official notification.

Pay Scale

The post carries pay at Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. It is a permanent Group A, Non-Ministerial post equivalent to Group A of the Central Government at the corresponding pay level, with a probation period of one year and headquarters at New Delhi. The post carries All India Service liability, meaning selected officers can be posted anywhere in the country.

Selection Process

Selection to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner is made through a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by a personal interview. The Recruitment Test carries 300 marks and the interview carries 100 marks. While deciding the final result, the weightage given to the Recruitment Test and the interview is in the ratio of 75:25.

To qualify, a candidate must reach the minimum level of suitability in the interview stage, which is 50 marks for UR and EWS, 45 marks for OBC, and 40 marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, out of a total of 100 interview marks. Where a Recruitment Test is held, candidates must also meet a minimum level of suitability in the RT itself, decided by the Commission on a case to case basis.

Exam Pattern

The Recruitment Test will be of two hours duration, held in both English and Hindi, and will consist entirely of objective type multiple choice questions carrying equal marks. There is negative marking of one third of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer, though a question left blank does not attract any penalty.

The broad syllabus for the Recruitment Test covers the following areas:

• General English
• Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
• Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
• Governance and Constitution of India
• General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
• Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
• Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India
• Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
• Current Events of National and International Importance

The test will be conducted at 84 centres nationwide, including Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Patna, Jaipur, Chandigarh and many other cities. Centres are allotted on a first apply first allot basis, and once a centre reaches its capacity it is frozen for further applicants, so candidates hoping for a particular centre are advised not to wait until the last date.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the Commission's portal. The process is spread across four modules, three of which are common to all UPSC recruitments and can be filled anytime, while the fourth is specific to this vacancy.

1. Go to the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in and select the option to create a new account for the APFC recruitment.
2. Fill in the Universal Registration Number profile with personal, contact and identity details. This URN stays common for all UPSC recruitment applications.
3. Complete the Common Application Form with educational, category and other general details that apply across UPSC recruitments.
4. Open the fourth module meant specifically for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancy and enter the details asked for this post.
5. Upload a clear photograph, complete the live photo capture and upload three signatures made on plain white paper as instructed on the portal.
6. Pay the Rs 25 fee through card, UPI or internet banking if you do not fall under the fee exempted categories of women, SC, ST or PwBD candidates.
7. Review all entries carefully, submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference, since no correction is allowed after submission.

Candidates get a one-time facility to edit their URN profile later, though changes made after a submission will not reflect in an already submitted application. Using an Aadhaar card as the identity document is recommended for smoother verification.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready in PDF format, to be uploaded against each claim made in the application:

• Matriculation or 10th standard certificate, or its mark sheet, showing date of birth
• Degree or diploma certificate as proof of educational qualification, or a provisional certificate with mark sheets if the final certificate is not yet issued
• Caste certificate in the prescribed proforma for SC, ST or OBC candidates, along with a non creamy layer declaration for OBC candidates
• Disability certificate in the prescribed proforma for PwBD candidates, issued by a duly constituted Medical Board
• Experience certificates, if any experience is being claimed, mentioning duration, pay and nature of duties
• Documents supporting any claim for age relaxation, such as Ex-Servicemen or Government employee certificates

General Rules

Candidates cannot withdraw their application once it is submitted, and no correction is allowed after submission, so all details should be checked carefully beforehand. Furnishing false information or suppressing material facts can lead to rejection of candidature and debarment from future UPSC examinations or Central Government employment. Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices and similar electronic items are strictly banned inside the examination or interview hall, and face authentication is mandatory for all candidates at the venue. The e-Admit Card will be issued only through the Commission's website before the Recruitment Test; no admit card is sent by post or email. For any query regarding the application process, candidates can contact the Commission's helpline at 011-24041001 or 011-40303444, or write to upscsoap@nic.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 About

The Union Public Service Commission has issued Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 to fill 80 posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The recruitment is done by selection through the Commissions online portal.

Q2. How Many Vacancies Are Announced For Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner

There are 80 vacancies in total, divided as UR-29, EWS-8, OBC-18, SC-15 and ST-10. Out of these 80 posts, 3 vacancies are reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities.

Q3. What Is The Last Date To Apply Online For APFC 2026

The online application window opened on 22 August 2026 and will close at 1800 hours on 11 September 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date.

Q4. What Educational Qualification Is Required For The APFC Post

Candidates need a degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable but not compulsory.

Q5. What Is The Age Limit For UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026

The upper age limit is 35 years for UR and EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC candidates and 40 years for SC and ST candidates, as on the closing date. Candidates with benchmark disabilities get a further relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age of 56 years.

Q6. Is There An Application Fee For This Recruitment

General, OBC and EWS male candidates must pay a fee of Rs 25 through Visa, Master, Rupay Card, UPI or internet banking. Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwBD categories are exempt from the fee.

Q7. What Is The Selection Process For APFC 2026

Selection is through a pen and paper Recruitment Test followed by an interview. The Recruitment Test carries 300 marks and the interview carries 100 marks, and the two are weighted in a 75:25 ratio while deciding the final result.

Q8. Where Will The Recruitment Test Be Held

The Recruitment Test will be conducted at 84 centres across India, including cities such as Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Bhopal and Patna. Centres are allotted on a first apply first allot basis, so candidates are advised to apply early.

Source

This article is based on Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 issued by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees Provident Fund Organisation.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes based on the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the original advertisement on the Union Public Service Commission's website before applying, since the notification remains the final authority in case of any discrepancy.