UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out For 80 Posts At upsc.gov.in; Apply From August 22

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the notification regarding Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Recruitment 2026. This notification was published on August 21, 2026, inviting applications for 80 vacancies for the post of APFC.

Online registration will be opened from August 22, 2026, till September 11, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply via the online UPSC application portal at upsc.gov.in.

Recruitment exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026. Candidates who qualify through the written examination will be called for the interview stage.

Direct link to check the official notification

Direct link to apply

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Short notification: August 19, 2026

Detailed notification: August 21, 2026

Application process begins: August 22, 2026

Last date to apply: September 11, 2026

Recruitment Test: December 20, 2026

Interview: October-November 2027, expected

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit their applications, as the registration process requires candidates to provide personal, educational and other required details.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: 80 APFC vacancies announced

According to the notification, UPSC has announced 80 vacancies for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. The category-wise breakup is as follows:

General: 29 posts

EWS: 8 posts

OBC: 18 posts

SC: 15 posts

ST: 10 posts

Three vacancies out of the total are reserved for candidates belonging to the PwBD categories, as per the applicable reservation provisions.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: UPSC EPFO APFC eligibility criteria

Candidates applying for the post must hold a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is listed as a desirable qualification.

The maximum age limit is 35 years for General and EWS candidates, with the age calculated as on the last date of application. Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories according to government rules. The notification does not prescribe a minimum age.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Application fee

Candidates who are required to pay the examination fee will have to pay Rs 25.

However, SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Applicants should carefully check the detailed notification for the prescribed documents, conditions and other requirements before submitting the form.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Steps to apply

Steps that the candidates need to take after opening the window of application include:

Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: They have to go to the section of recruitment/application and click on Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Recruitment 2026.

Step 3: They have to do the registration process and provide the necessary information regarding their personal and contact details.

Step 4: They have to login and fill the APFC application form with educational qualification and other details.

Step 5: They have to upload the documents, photo and signature in the prescribed format where required.

Step 6: They have to pay the application fee, if any.

Step 7: They have to check the details very carefully before submitting the application form.

Step 8: Finally, they have to submit the application form.

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UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: APFC syllabus gets a change

One of the notable changes in this year's recruitment is in the syllabus. Labour Laws has been replaced by Labour Codes in the APFC syllabus.

The examination will cover areas including General English, Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements, developmental issues and current trends in the Indian economy, governance and the Constitution of India, General Science and basic computer applications.

Other subjects include:

Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability

Industrial Relations

Labour Codes and Social Security in India

Principles of Accountancy

Auditing and Insurance

Current national and international events

Candidates preparing for the examination should take note of the syllabus change and plan their preparation accordingly.

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Selection process

The selection process will consist of two stages:

Recruitment Test

Interview

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Recruitment Test will proceed to the interview stage. The final selection will be made in accordance with the rules and conditions prescribed by UPSC.

The detailed official notification can be checked on the UPSC website before applying. Candidates should read the eligibility conditions and application instructions carefully to avoid errors during registration.

Published on: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 01:18 PM IST