Q2. When will the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 be conducted?

The pen-and-paper based Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026. The Commission has clarified that the test date and centres may be changed at its discretion and will be notified on the official website before the examination.

Q3. What are the age limit and application fee for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?

The age window is 18 to 35-40 Years (category-wise), reckoned as on 11 September 2026, with OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per rules. The fee is Rs. 25/- for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, all female and PH candidates pay nothing.

Q4. What is the educational eligibility for the APFC post?

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification is essential. A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration, or a PG Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations or Labour Welfare, is desirable and strengthens the candidature.

Union Public Service Commission UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 Advt No. 52/2026 : Apply Online for 80 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: September 14, 2026 3:43 PM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, covering 80 Posts — UR 29, EWS 08, OBC 18, SC 15 and ST 10. Online Recruitment Applications opened on 22 August 2026, and though the advertisement fixed 11 September 2026 (1800 hrs) as the closing date, a subsequent date-extend notice allows submission up to 14 September 2026. The fee is Rs. 25/- for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, all female and PH candidates are fully exempted. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with an age window of 18 to 35-40 Years (category-wise) reckoned as on 11 September 2026. Shortlisting is through a pen-and-paper Recruitment Test on 20 December 2026, followed by interview, document verification and medical examination. Read the official notification and apply only through the UPSC ORA portal linked below on SarkariExam.pro.

Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)

Online Application Begin : 22 August 2026
Closing Date for Submission (Advt No. 52/2026) : 11 September 2026, 18:00 HRS
Extended Last Date for Apply (Date Extend Notice) : 14 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment : 14 September 2026
Recruitment Test (Pen & Paper Mode) : 20 December 2026
Admit Card / Exam City Intimation : Before Exam
Result Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon
Candidates are advised to confirm every date from the official UPSC website before applying.

Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)

General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 25/-
SC / ST / All Female : Rs. 00/-
PH / PwBD : Rs. 00/-
Payment Mode (Online) : Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Fee once paid is not refundable; applications where fee payment is not confirmed stand rejected automatically.

UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit as on 11 September 2026 (आयु सीमा)

Minimum Age : 18 Years (Tentative)
Maximum Age : 35 to 40 Years (Category Wise, as applicable to the post)
Age Relaxation : Extra as per UPSC and Government of India rules (OBC : 3 Years, SC / ST : 5 Years, PwBD : up to 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen and other reserved categories as per regulations).
Only the date of birth entered in the Matriculation / Class 10 certificate is accepted for age computation.
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Total Post (कुल पद)

80 Posts

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 80 Posts

Post Name			Total Post		Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Special Advt No. 52/2026			80		Essential : Bachelor's degree of a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. Desirable : Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration; Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations or Labour Welfare. Working knowledge of the Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and allied social security legislation is an added advantage. Computer literacy and familiarity with office productivity tools as per departmental requirements. Final-year degree candidates must possess the qualifying certificate on or before the closing date prescribed in the advertisement.
Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EPFO)			Notified Separately		Same minimum educational benchmark : Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The 80 vacancies notified under Special Advt No. 52/2026 pertain only to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner; EPFO Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer cycles are advertised separately by the Commission and should be tracked through the individual notice.

UR / General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
29	08	18	15	10	80

Reservation Notes & Post Allocation Rules
Horizontal reservation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other entitled categories is applied as per Government of India instructions and the Commission's advertisement. Vacancies reserved for EWS require an Income & Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority for the financial year prescribed in the notice. Caste / category certificates must be in the Central Government prescribed format; state-issued OBC certificates are not accepted for reservation claims. The Commission reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies, merge or withdraw any vacancy, and to change the test centres at its discretion.

Reservation Notes & Post Allocation Rules

Horizontal reservation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other entitled categories is applied as per Government of India instructions and the Commission's advertisement.
Vacancies reserved for EWS require an Income & Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority for the financial year prescribed in the notice.
Caste / category certificates must be in the Central Government prescribed format; state-issued OBC certificates are not accepted for reservation claims.
The Commission reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies, merge or withdraw any vacancy, and to change the test centres at its discretion.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Recruitment Test - Pen & Paper Objective Type) : Scheduled for 20 December 2026. The multiple choice question paper is designed to assess General English, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy and Social Security in India, Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, General Accounting Principles, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Current Events. Exact question count, section-wise marks and duration shall be as per the official scheme of the Recruitment Test. Negative Marking : A penalty for incorrect answers is applied as per the Commission's scheme for objective Recruitment Tests; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Stage 2 (Interview / Personality Test) : Candidates shortlisted on Recruitment Test merit are called for an interview that judges administrative aptitude, knowledge of social security law and general awareness. The number of candidates called is a fixed multiple of the advertised vacancies. Stage 3 (Document Verification) : Original certificates of age, education, category and PwBD status are verified against the claims made in the Online Recruitment Application. Stage 4 (Medical Examination) : Final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per EPFO and Government of India standards. Centres and dates of the Recruitment Test are subject to change at the discretion of the Commission and will be notified on the website before the test.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Recruitment Test - Pen & Paper Objective Type) : Scheduled for 20 December 2026. The multiple choice question paper is designed to assess General English, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy and Social Security in India, Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, General Accounting Principles, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Current Events. Exact question count, section-wise marks and duration shall be as per the official scheme of the Recruitment Test.
Negative Marking : A penalty for incorrect answers is applied as per the Commission's scheme for objective Recruitment Tests; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Stage 2 (Interview / Personality Test) : Candidates shortlisted on Recruitment Test merit are called for an interview that judges administrative aptitude, knowledge of social security law and general awareness. The number of candidates called is a fixed multiple of the advertised vacancies.
Stage 3 (Document Verification) : Original certificates of age, education, category and PwBD status are verified against the claims made in the Online Recruitment Application.
Stage 4 (Medical Examination) : Final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per EPFO and Government of India standards.
Centres and dates of the Recruitment Test are subject to change at the discretion of the Commission and will be notified on the website before the test.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification
Matriculation (Class 10) certificate and marksheet as proof of date of birth. Bachelor's degree marksheets, final passing certificate and university-issued consolidated transcript. Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma certificates in Company Law, Labour Laws, Public Administration or Personnel Management, if claimed as desirable qualification. Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the file size and dimension prescribed in the online portal. Valid Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma. Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport) matching the details entered in the application. Experience certificates from previous employers, wherever relevant to the post applied for.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification

Matriculation (Class 10) certificate and marksheet as proof of date of birth.
Bachelor's degree marksheets, final passing certificate and university-issued consolidated transcript.
Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma certificates in Company Law, Labour Laws, Public Administration or Personnel Management, if claimed as desirable qualification.
Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the file size and dimension prescribed in the online portal.
Valid Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma.
Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport) matching the details entered in the application.
Experience certificates from previous employers, wherever relevant to the post applied for.

How to Fill UPSC EPFO APFC Online Form 2026
Open the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal or click the direct Apply Online link given below on SarkariExam.pro. Read Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 completely, especially the eligibility, age and fee clauses, before starting registration. Complete the one-time registration using an active mobile number and a valid personal email ID. Select the post, fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address exactly as they appear in your certificates. Upload the scanned photograph, signature and any supporting documents in the prescribed format and size. Preview every field carefully; most fields lock after the first successful submission. Remit the Rs. 25/- fee online (exempted categories are auto-skipped) and wait for the payment confirmation page. Submit the form, download the generated application PDF and preserve the fee receipt until the final result is declared.

How to Fill UPSC EPFO APFC Online Form 2026

Open the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal or click the direct Apply Online link given below on SarkariExam.pro.
Read Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 completely, especially the eligibility, age and fee clauses, before starting registration.
Complete the one-time registration using an active mobile number and a valid personal email ID.
Select the post, fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address exactly as they appear in your certificates.
Upload the scanned photograph, signature and any supporting documents in the prescribed format and size.
Preview every field carefully; most fields lock after the first successful submission.
Remit the Rs. 25/- fee online (exempted categories are auto-skipped) and wait for the payment confirmation page.
Submit the form, download the generated application PDF and preserve the fee receipt until the final result is declared.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

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Frequently Asked Questions (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)

Official answers regarding eligibility, age criteria, fees, and schedule (पात्रता, तिथियां एवं चयन प्रक्रिया)

Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 fixed 11 September 2026 (1800 hrs) as the closing date, but the Commission's date-extend notice now permits online submission and fee payment up to 14 September 2026. Complete the form well before the deadline to avoid portal congestion.

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Union Public Service Commission UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner APFC Recruitment 2026 Advt No. 52/2026 : Apply Online for 80 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: September 14, 2026 3:43 PM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Special Advt No. 52/2026	80	Essential : Bachelor's degree of a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. Desirable : Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration; Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations or Labour Welfare. Working knowledge of the Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and allied social security legislation is an added advantage. Computer literacy and familiarity with office productivity tools as per departmental requirements. Final-year degree candidates must possess the qualifying certificate on or before the closing date prescribed in the advertisement.
Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EPFO)	Notified Separately	Same minimum educational benchmark : Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The 80 vacancies notified under Special Advt No. 52/2026 pertain only to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner; EPFO Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer cycles are advertised separately by the Commission and should be tracked through the individual notice.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Special Advt No. 52/2026

Essential : Bachelor's degree of a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable : Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration; Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations or Labour Welfare.
Working knowledge of the Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and allied social security legislation is an added advantage.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office productivity tools as per departmental requirements.
Final-year degree candidates must possess the qualifying certificate on or before the closing date prescribed in the advertisement.

Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer
(EPFO)

Notified Separately

Same minimum educational benchmark : Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
The 80 vacancies notified under Special Advt No. 52/2026 pertain only to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner; EPFO Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer cycles are advertised separately by the Commission and should be tracked through the individual notice.

UR / General

EWS

OBC

Total

Reservation Notes & Post Allocation Rules
Horizontal reservation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other entitled categories is applied as per Government of India instructions and the Commission's advertisement. Vacancies reserved for EWS require an Income & Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority for the financial year prescribed in the notice. Caste / category certificates must be in the Central Government prescribed format; state-issued OBC certificates are not accepted for reservation claims. The Commission reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies, merge or withdraw any vacancy, and to change the test centres at its discretion.

Reservation Notes & Post Allocation Rules

Horizontal reservation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other entitled categories is applied as per Government of India instructions and the Commission's advertisement.
Vacancies reserved for EWS require an Income & Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority for the financial year prescribed in the notice.
Caste / category certificates must be in the Central Government prescribed format; state-issued OBC certificates are not accepted for reservation claims.
The Commission reserves the right to alter the number of vacancies, merge or withdraw any vacancy, and to change the test centres at its discretion.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Recruitment Test - Pen & Paper Objective Type) : Scheduled for 20 December 2026. The multiple choice question paper is designed to assess General English, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy and Social Security in India, Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, General Accounting Principles, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Current Events. Exact question count, section-wise marks and duration shall be as per the official scheme of the Recruitment Test. Negative Marking : A penalty for incorrect answers is applied as per the Commission's scheme for objective Recruitment Tests; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Stage 2 (Interview / Personality Test) : Candidates shortlisted on Recruitment Test merit are called for an interview that judges administrative aptitude, knowledge of social security law and general awareness. The number of candidates called is a fixed multiple of the advertised vacancies. Stage 3 (Document Verification) : Original certificates of age, education, category and PwBD status are verified against the claims made in the Online Recruitment Application. Stage 4 (Medical Examination) : Final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per EPFO and Government of India standards. Centres and dates of the Recruitment Test are subject to change at the discretion of the Commission and will be notified on the website before the test.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Recruitment Test - Pen & Paper Objective Type) : Scheduled for 20 December 2026. The multiple choice question paper is designed to assess General English, Indian Polity & Constitution, Economy and Social Security in India, Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, General Accounting Principles, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Current Events. Exact question count, section-wise marks and duration shall be as per the official scheme of the Recruitment Test.
Negative Marking : A penalty for incorrect answers is applied as per the Commission's scheme for objective Recruitment Tests; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Stage 2 (Interview / Personality Test) : Candidates shortlisted on Recruitment Test merit are called for an interview that judges administrative aptitude, knowledge of social security law and general awareness. The number of candidates called is a fixed multiple of the advertised vacancies.
Stage 3 (Document Verification) : Original certificates of age, education, category and PwBD status are verified against the claims made in the Online Recruitment Application.
Stage 4 (Medical Examination) : Final appointment is subject to medical fitness as per EPFO and Government of India standards.
Centres and dates of the Recruitment Test are subject to change at the discretion of the Commission and will be notified on the website before the test.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification
Matriculation (Class 10) certificate and marksheet as proof of date of birth. Bachelor's degree marksheets, final passing certificate and university-issued consolidated transcript. Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma certificates in Company Law, Labour Laws, Public Administration or Personnel Management, if claimed as desirable qualification. Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the file size and dimension prescribed in the online portal. Valid Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma. Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport) matching the details entered in the application. Experience certificates from previous employers, wherever relevant to the post applied for.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification

Matriculation (Class 10) certificate and marksheet as proof of date of birth.
Bachelor's degree marksheets, final passing certificate and university-issued consolidated transcript.
Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma certificates in Company Law, Labour Laws, Public Administration or Personnel Management, if claimed as desirable qualification.
Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the file size and dimension prescribed in the online portal.
Valid Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma.
Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport) matching the details entered in the application.
Experience certificates from previous employers, wherever relevant to the post applied for.

How to Fill UPSC EPFO APFC Online Form 2026
Open the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal or click the direct Apply Online link given below on SarkariExam.pro. Read Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 completely, especially the eligibility, age and fee clauses, before starting registration. Complete the one-time registration using an active mobile number and a valid personal email ID. Select the post, fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address exactly as they appear in your certificates. Upload the scanned photograph, signature and any supporting documents in the prescribed format and size. Preview every field carefully; most fields lock after the first successful submission. Remit the Rs. 25/- fee online (exempted categories are auto-skipped) and wait for the payment confirmation page. Submit the form, download the generated application PDF and preserve the fee receipt until the final result is declared.

How to Fill UPSC EPFO APFC Online Form 2026

Open the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal or click the direct Apply Online link given below on SarkariExam.pro.
Read Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 completely, especially the eligibility, age and fee clauses, before starting registration.
Complete the one-time registration using an active mobile number and a valid personal email ID.
Select the post, fill personal details, educational qualifications and communication address exactly as they appear in your certificates.
Upload the scanned photograph, signature and any supporting documents in the prescribed format and size.
Preview every field carefully; most fields lock after the first successful submission.
Remit the Rs. 25/- fee online (exempted categories are auto-skipped) and wait for the payment confirmation page.
Submit the form, download the generated application PDF and preserve the fee receipt until the final result is declared.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.