UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 80 Vacancies, Apply from August 22

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the short notification for the recruitment of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) positions within the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for aspirants looking to secure a prestigious position in a central government organization, while according to the notification, a total of 80 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process. Candidates who possess a graduation degree from a recognized university are eligible to participate in this selection drive.

Important Dates for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment

The official notification for the APFC recruitment was issued by UPSC on August 19, 2026. Aspiring candidates should mark their calendars as the online application process is scheduled to commence on August 22, 2026. The commission has provided a specific window for submitting applications through its official online portal, while the final date to complete the application form and submit it's September 11, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues on the portal.

Educational Qualification and Age Limit

To be eligible for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, candidates must hold a graduation degree in any subject or stream from a recognized university or institution, while this broad eligibility criteria allows graduates from various academic backgrounds to apply for these 80 positions. Regarding the age limit, candidates belonging to the General and EWS categories must not exceed the maximum age of 35 years. However, the commission provides age relaxations as per government norms. Candidates from the OBC category are entitled to a 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit, while SC and ST candidates will receive a 5-year relaxation. Also, PwBD candidates may be granted an extra age relaxation of up to 10 years as per the prevailing rules.

Vacancy Details and Salary Structure

The recruitment aims to fill 80 vacancies in total. The distribution of these posts across different categories is as follows: 29 seats are reserved for the General category, 18 for OBC, 15 for SC, and 8 for EWS candidates. Successful candidates who are finally selected for the APFC role will be placed under the Level-10 pay matrix as per the Central Government rules. This ensures a competitive salary along with various other allowances and benefits associated with a high-ranking central government position.

Selection Process and Examination Pattern

The selection of candidates for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post will be conducted in two main stages: a written examination followed by an interview, while the written test will carry a total of 300 marks and will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates will be given a duration of 2 hours to complete the exam. It's important to note that there is a negative marking policy in place, where one-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be shortlisted for the interview stage, which carries 100 marks. The final merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in both the written test and the interview.

Application Fee Details

The application fee for male candidates belonging to the General, EWS, and OBC categories is set at 25 Rupees. In a move to encourage wider participation, the commission has exempted female candidates, as well as candidates from the SC, ST, and PwBD categories, from paying any application fee. Eligible candidates can pay the fee through the prescribed online modes available on the UPSC portal during the application window from August 22 to September 11, 2026.