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UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Your Gateway to a Prestigious Government Career
The wait is finally over for government job aspirants! The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026, announcing a total of 80 vacancies for the highly sought-after post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.
Quick Overview
- Exam Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post Name: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
- Advertisement No.: Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026
- Department: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
- Total Vacancies: 80 Posts
- Job Location: All India
- Application Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality/Citizenship
A Candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. A certificate of eligibility must be issued by the Government of India for categories (b), (c), (d) and (e).
Education Qualification
- Degree of a recognized University or Equivalent
- Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of the cutoff date, 11th September 2026.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 25
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Nil
Selection Process
Candidates will have to clear three stages to secure the APFC post:
- Stage 1: Recruitment Test (RT) – Offline objective-type examination comprising multiple-choice questions
- Stage 2: Personal Interview – Shortlisted candidates after qualifying the Recruitment Test
- Final Selection – Merit list prepared with 75% weightage to Recruitment Test and 25% to Interview marks
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process or log in using existing credentials
- Go to Active Advertisements section and select the APFC Recruitment 2026 notification
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details
- Upload required documents in prescribed format and file size
- Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or SBI payment mode
- Review all details before final submission
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page
Important Dates
- Short Notice: 19th August 2026
- Detailed EPFO 2026 Notification Release Date: 21st August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 22nd August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11th September 2026
