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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notification has been published with Vacancy No. 26085201722. A total of 80 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website from 22 August 2026. The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026 up to 1800 Hrs. The Recruitment Test is scheduled to be held on 20 December 2026.

This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates to join the Central Government Group "A" service in a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

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About UPSC & EPFO

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India's premier central recruiting agency for conducting examinations for appointment to the services of the Union Government. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. EPFO is responsible for regulation and management of provident funds, pension schemes, and insurance schemes for the workforce in India. It has a wide network of offices across the country.

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Recruitment Highlights

Feature	Details
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
Vacancy No.	26085201722
Total Vacancies	80
Pay Level	Central Board Group "A", Non-Ministerial (Equivalent to Group 'A' of Central Govt.)
Application Mode	Online
Employment Type	Permanent
Probation Period	1 Year
Headquarters	New Delhi (All India Service Liability)
Official Website	upsconline.nic.in

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	22 August 2026
Online Application Start Date	22 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	11 September 2026 (up to 1800 Hrs)
Recruitment Test Date	20 December 2026

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Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies
UR	29
EWS	08
OBC	18
SC	15
ST	10
Total	80

Note: 03 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates.

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PwBD Reservation Details

S.No	PwBD Type	Suitability	Reservation
(a)	Blindness and Low Vision (B/LV)	Yes	Yes
(b)	Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH)	Yes	Yes
(c)	Locomotor Disability (BL/BA/OL)	Yes	Yes

Note: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) with 40% or above disability are eligible for reservation and concessions.

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Educational Qualification

• Essential: Degree of a recognised University or Equivalent.
• Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration.

Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for candidates otherwise well qualified.

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Age Limit

• Upper Age Limit: 40 years for SC/ST, 35 years for others (as applicable)
• Age relaxation for PwBD: Up to 10 years (subject to maximum age of 56 years)
• Age relaxation for OBC: 3 years (for posts reserved for OBC)
• Age relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years (for posts reserved for SC/ST)
• Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines
• Age relaxation for Central/U.T. Government Servants: Up to 5 years
• Age relaxation for EPFO Employees: Up to 5 years
• Age Cut-off Date: 11 September 2026 (Closing Date)

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Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹25/- (Rupees Twenty Five only)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance.

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Salary & Benefits

• Pay Level: Central Board Group "A", Non-Ministerial (Equivalent to Group 'A' of Central Govt.)
• Pay Scale: As per Central Government pay structure corresponding to Group 'A' post
• Perks & Allowances: As applicable to Central Government Group 'A' officers
• Pension: National Pension System (NPS) w.e.f. 01-01-2004
• Probation: One (01) Year
• Headquarters: New Delhi (All India Service Liability - officers have to serve in any part of India)

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Job Duties

The duties of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner inter alia include:

• Enforcement and Recovery work
• Accounts, Administration, Cash and Legal functions
• Pension and Computer-related work
• Statutory and administrative functions like conducting inquiries
• Settlement of claims
• General Administration
• Maintenance of Cash Book / Reconciliation of Bank Statements
• MIS returns and other related functions

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Selection Process

• Phase I - Recruitment Test (RT): Pen & Paper based Objective Type Test (300 marks)
• Phase II - Interview / Personality Test: (100 marks)
• Weightage: RT - 75% ; Interview - 25%
• Minimum Suitability Marks in Interview:
  • UR/EWS: 50 marks
  • OBC: 45 marks
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks

Recruitment Test Pattern:

Particulars	Details
Duration	2 Hours
Type	Objective Type with Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks	300
Medium	English and Hindi
Negative Marking	Yes (1/3rd deduction for wrong answers)

Syllabus Topics:

• 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

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How to Apply for UPSC Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
2. Create your account and obtain the Universal Registration Number (URN)
3. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details
4. Upload your photograph (uploaded photo + live photo capture required)
5. Upload your signature (sign three times on white paper with black ink)
6. Fill the Post/Vacancy specific module for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
7. Upload required documents in PDF format against each claim
8. Pay the application fee of ₹25/- (if applicable) through online payment gateway
9. Submit the application and note down the Application Number
10. Take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for future reference

Note: Applications without the prescribed fee would not be considered and summarily rejected.

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Documents Required

• Matriculation/10th Standard Certificate indicating Date of Birth
• Degree Certificate (Graduation) or Provisional Certificate with all mark sheets
• Equivalency Certificate (if claiming equivalent qualification)
• Experience Certificates in prescribed proforma (with duration, pay, duties performed)
• SC/ST/OBC Caste Certificate in prescribed proforma
• OBC Creamy Layer Declaration (for OBC candidates)
• PwBD Certificate (40% or above disability) in prescribed proforma
• Age Relaxation Documents (if applicable)
  • Ex-Servicemen Certificate
  • Central/U.T. Government Employee Certificate
  • EPFO Employee Certificate (if applicable)
• Name Change Documents (if applicable - marriage/divorce etc.)
• Any other certificate in support of claims made in the application
• Photo ID Card (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving License)

Note: Documents must be uploaded in PDF format. All certificates should be in prescribed proforma as available on UPSC website.

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Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.
• The closing date (11 September 2026) is the date for determining eligibility in every respect.
• No correction/alteration/modification in any field is allowed after submission.
• Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw applications after submission.
• Candidates must provide valid and active Email ID as all correspondence will be made through Email only.
• Use black ball pen only for marking answers in the OMR sheet.
• Mobile phones, pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth devices or any communication devices are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
• Face authentication will be mandatory at the examination venue/Interview Hall.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
• Candidates are advised to apply online well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
• The Commission may adopt shortlisting criteria to restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on:
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Higher educational qualifications than minimum prescribed
  • Higher experience in the relevant field
  • Recruitment Test
• The post carries All India Service liability. Officers have to serve in any part of India.
• N.P.S. (National Pension System) applicable w.e.f. 01-01-2004.

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Recruitment Test Centres

The Recruitment Test will be held at 84 centres across India including:

• Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Ajmer, Aligarh, Almora, Alwar, Ananthapuramu
• Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur
• Chandigarh, Chennai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Coimbatore, Cuttack
• Dehradun, Delhi, Dharamshala, Dharwad, Dispur
• Faridabad, Gangtok, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Gaya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gurugram, Gwalior
• Hanumakonda, Hisar, Hyderabad
• Imphal, Indore, Itanagar
• Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Jorhat
• Kannur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Kozhikode
• Lucknow, Ludhiana
• Madurai, Mandi, Meerut, Mumbai, Mysuru
• Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai
• Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Prayagraj, Puducherry, Pune
• Raipur, Rajkot, Ranchi
• Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Siliguri, Srinagar, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Surat
• Thane, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupati
• Udaipur
• Varanasi, Vellore, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam

Note: Allotment of Centres will be on "first-apply-first allot" basis. Candidates are advised to apply early.

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Important Links

Description	Link
Official UPSC Online Application Portal	Click Here
Official UPSC Website	Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF	Click Here
EPFO Official Website	Click Here

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Contact Details

• Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Helpline Number: 011-24041001 / 011-40303444
• Email: upscsoap@nic.in
• Official Website: upsconline.nic.in
• Helpline Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (All working days during application window)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026?

• The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026 up to 1800 Hrs.

2. What is the total number of vacancies for this recruitment?

• A total of 80 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.

3. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

• The application fee is ₹25/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from payment of fee.

4. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

• The selection process includes a Recruitment Test (Objective Type - 300 marks) followed by an Interview/Personality Test (100 marks). Weightage is 75:25 ratio.

5. What is the age limit for this post?

• The upper age limit is 35 years for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. Age relaxation is applicable for PwBD (10 years), OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and other categories as per government rules.

6. What educational qualification is required?

• Candidates must have a Degree from a recognised University or Equivalent. Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration is desirable.

7. When is the Recruitment Test scheduled?

• The Recruitment Test is scheduled to be held on 20 December 2026.

8. Is there negative marking in the Recruitment Test?

• Yes. There will be a penalty of one-third (1/3rd) marks for every wrong answer.

9. Is the post permanent?

• Yes, the post is permanent with a probation period of 1 year. It is a Central Board Group "A" Non-Ministerial post.

10. Can I apply if I am in Government service?

• Yes, persons already in regular Government service can apply but they are required to submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department in writing.

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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official UPSC Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026 Notification (Vacancy No. 26085201722). Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, and dates are as per the official advertisement. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by the Union Public Service Commission shall prevail. Keep checking the official UPSC website for updates on examination dates and other recruitment-related information.