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UPSC APFC Exam 2016: Complete Details
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the exam date, scheme and syllabus for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) position in the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This important recruitment exam is scheduled to be conducted in January 2016.
Exam Details
- Date: 10/01/2016
- Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Duration: 2 hours
Candidates can access the official notification and detailed syllabus by clicking here.
Exam Scheme
The examination follows a structured format designed to assess candidates comprehensively:
- The test duration is two hours
- Medium of examination: English and Hindi
- Question format: Objective type with multiple choice answers
- Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for incorrect answers
- No penalty for questions left unattempted
Syllabus Overview
The comprehensive syllabus covers diverse subjects to evaluate candidates’ knowledge and aptitude:
- General English – To evaluate candidate’s understanding of English language
- Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements and Current Events
- Population, Development and Globalization
- Governance and Constitution of India
- Present trends in Indian Economy
- Accounting and Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance
- Basic knowledge of Computer applications, General Science
- Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
- Social Security in India
