Introduction

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a special notification for the recruitment of 80 vacancies for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline can apply online starting from 22 August 2026 until 11 September 2026 via the official website upsconline.nic.in. Below is the complete step-by-step guide covering eligibility, pay scale, selection process, and direct application links.

📌 Overview Table

🎓 Post Wise Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Desirable Qualification: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or meet standard Government of India eligibility criteria.

💰 Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Pay Scale: Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- per month.
• Classification: Central Board Group ‘A’, Non-Ministerial (Equivalent to Group ‘A’ post of Central Government).
• Perks & Benefits: Standard Central Government allowances (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance) plus coverage under the National Pension System (NPS).

⏳ Age Limit

• Cutoff Date for Age: 11 September 2026 (Closing date of online application).
• General (Male): Upper age limit is 35 years.
• General (Female): Upper age limit is 35 years.
• OBC: Upper age limit is 38 years (3 years relaxation).
• SC / ST: Upper age limit is 40 years (5 years relaxation).
• PwBD: Relaxation up to 10 years (Maximum age limit: 56 years).
• EPFO / Central Govt Employees: Up to 5 years relaxation as per rules.

📝 Selection Process

The selection for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner will be conducted in two stages with a weightage ratio of 75:25:

1. Pen & Paper-based Recruitment Test (RT): 2-hour objective offline exam carrying 300 marks. Every wrong answer carries a penalty of 1/3rd mark.
2. Personality Test / Interview: Evaluated out of 100 marks with category-wise minimum suitability criteria (UR: 50 marks, OBC: 45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks).

💳 Application Fee

📅 Important Dates

❓ How to Apply Online

1. Go to the official UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.
2. Complete the Account Creation and Universal Registration (URN) process.
3. Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) with your basic details, educational background, live photo capture, and signature upload.
4. Access the vacancy-specific module and select Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.
5. Pay the application fee of ₹25 online (if applicable).
6. Re-check all details and click on Submit.
7. Save and print out the generated application form for future reference.

🔗 Important Direct Links

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