{"id":435,"date":"2026-08-22T16:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T16:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/?p=435"},"modified":"2026-08-22T16:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T16:23:37","slug":"upsc-epfo-apfc-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/22\/upsc-epfo-apfc-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026- 80 Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UPSC has announced 80 vacancies for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour &amp; Employment. The post is Group A, Gazetted and carries Level-10 pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications will be accepted online from 22 August to 11 September 2026 through the UPSC ORA portal. The Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jobfikar-social-buttons\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb8RUcTL7UVP8lTViB3M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udfe2 Join WhatsApp\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Jobfikar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udd35 Join Telegram\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.jobfikar-social-buttons {\ndisplay:flex;\ngap:10px;\nmargin:20px 0;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nflex:1;\npadding:11px 10px;\nborder-radius:6px;\ncolor:#fff;\ntext-align:center;\ntext-decoration:none;\nfont-weight:600;\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:first-child {\nbackground:#128C4A;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:last-child {\nbackground:#1687B8;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:767px) {\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nfont-size:13px;\npadding:10px 6px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruiting Body<\/td><td>UPSC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organisation<\/td><td>EPFO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advertisement No.<\/td><td>Special Advt. No. 52\/2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancies<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job Type<\/td><td>Central Government<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Level<\/td><td>Level-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start Date<\/td><td>22 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date<\/td><td>11 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment Test<\/td><td>20 December 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Status<\/td><td>Open<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selection: Direct Recruitment by Selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000640-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000640-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000640-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000640.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Event<\/td><td>Date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Application Begins<\/td><td>22 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>11 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment Test<\/td><td>20 December 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card<\/td><td>To be announced by UPSC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should complete the application well before the closing date rather than waiting for the final day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacancy Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UPSC has announced 80 APFC vacancies in EPFO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Vacancies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UR<\/td><td>29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recruitment also includes PwBD reservation as per the conditions mentioned in the official advertisement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Qualification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates must have a Bachelor\u2019s Degree from a recognised university\/institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any recognised Bachelor\u2019s Degree \u2192 Eligible, subject to the other conditions of the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Relaxation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Relaxation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC\/ST<\/td><td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD &amp; Other Eligible Categories<\/td><td>As per Government rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age Limit:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The maximum age is 35 years for candidates under the standard age limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jobfikar-social-buttons\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb8RUcTL7UVP8lTViB3M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udfe2 Join WhatsApp\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Jobfikar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udd35 Join Telegram\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.jobfikar-social-buttons {\ndisplay:flex;\ngap:10px;\nmargin:20px 0;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nflex:1;\npadding:11px 10px;\nborder-radius:6px;\ncolor:#fff;\ntext-align:center;\ntext-decoration:none;\nfont-weight:600;\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:first-child {\nbackground:#128C4A;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:last-child {\nbackground:#1687B8;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:767px) {\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nfont-size:13px;\npadding:10px 6px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary \/ Pay Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">APFC is placed in Pay Level-10 under the 7th CPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Level<\/td><td>Level-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Structure<\/td><td>7th CPC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Allowances<\/td><td>asper applicable rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Actual monthly in-hand salary can vary after applicable allowances and deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application fee is \u20b925 for candidates who are required to pay it. Eligible exempted categories should follow the fee rules given by UPSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruitment Test \u2192 Interview \u2192 Final Selection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates shortlisted through the Recruitment Test are called for the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXAM PATTERN <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The APFC Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Objective\/MCQ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking<\/td><td>1\/3 mark for each wrong answer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final merit is prepared using both stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Stage<\/td><td>Weightage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruitment Test<\/td><td>75%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can submit the application through the UPSC ORA portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.Open the UPSC online application portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.Complete the registration and log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.Select Special Advertisement No. 52\/2026 \u2013 APFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.Enter your personal, educational and category details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.Upload the required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.Pay the applicable fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.Check the form carefully and submit it by 11 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.Save the final application for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Graduation certificate and marksheets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.10th certificate\/DOB proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Category\/EWS certificate, if applicable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.PwBD certificate, if applicable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Valid ID proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Recent photograph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Signature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Other documents specified by UPSC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job location <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">APFC officers may be posted at EPFO offices anywhere in India, depending on organisational requirements. Candidates should be ready to serve at the location allotted by EPFO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importants link<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>link<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC Official Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/\">Click here <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\/ora\/\">Click here <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPSC Recruitment Advertisements<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/recruitment\/recruitment-advertisement\">Click here <\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>APFC Recruitment Notification \u2013 Advertisement No. 52\/2026<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/AdvtNo-52-2026-Special-Engl-210826.pdf\">Click here <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information on JobFikar.com is provided to help candidates understand the recruitment process in a simple manner. 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