UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notification under Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026. UPSC is recruiting for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC website during the notified application window.

This recruitment is for a total of 80 vacancies for the APFC post, with reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) as part of the category-wise distribution. The online application process will remain open from 2026-08-22 to 2026-09-11. Applications must be submitted online only via the UPSC application portal. Selection is conducted through Direct Recruitment by Selection, which includes a Recruitment Test (RT)/written examination, followed by an interview, document verification, and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) must possess “Any Graduate” qualification. The notification indicates that graduation from a recognized university is required.

Age Limit

The age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 35 years, with the upper age limit varying by category. The crucial date for determining eligibility is the closing date for submission of the online application, which is 2026-09-11. Category-wise maximum age limits are: UR/EWS up to 35 years, OBC up to 38 years, and SC/ST up to 40 years.

The notification also states that age relaxation is available for PwBD candidates, with the maximum relaxation up to 10 years for vacancies identified as suitable and/or reserved for PwBD candidates, as detailed in the detailed advertisement.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSC application portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
2. Before filling the form, read the detailed Recruitment Advertisement and the “Instructions and Additional Information to candidates for Recruitment by Selection” available on upsc.gov.in.
3. Register and complete the online application form by entering personal details, educational details, and category information as required.
4. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the advertisement/instructions.
5. Pay the application fee online, wherever applicable, based on your category.
6. Review all entered details carefully and submit the application before the closing date.
7. After submission, save and print the confirmation/acknowledgement page for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

After selection, candidates will be placed in a Group “A” gazetted post within EPFO. The pay will be as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, corresponding to Level-10 in the Pay Matrix for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC).

Selection Process

The selection for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 is carried out through Direct Recruitment by Selection. The stages include a Recruitment Test (RT)/written examination, followed by an interview, document verification, and a medical examination.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online application on or before 2026-09-11 to avoid last-minute issues.