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| Recruiting authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 11 Sept 2026 |
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- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website upsconline.nic.in/ora. A total of 80 vacancies have been announced through the UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026.
- Candidates aged up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST who have a degree from a recognised university or equivalent are eligible to apply for these Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies. The online application process for UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 will start on 22 August 2026 and will remain open until 11 September 2026 up to 1800 hrs.
- Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
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UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 Overview
- The full name of the recruiting body is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), commonly referred to as UPSC. This notification, published as Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, covers recruitment by selection to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which functions under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The table below summarises the key details of UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026.
UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Candidates planning to apply for UPSC APFC Vacancy 2026 should note the following schedule.
- The prescribed closing date for submission of the online application is also the date for determining candidates' eligibility in every respect.
UPSC APFC Vacancy 2026 Details
- A total of 80 vacancies are notified for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. The category-wise break-up is given below.
- Of the 80 posts, three vacancies are reserved for candidates with benchmark disability (PwBD), covering categories such as blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, and specified locomotor disabilities, as detailed in the official notification.
UPSC APFC Qualification
- Essential Qualification: A degree of a recognised university or equivalent.
- Desirable Qualification: A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.
- The Commission may relax these qualifications at its discretion for otherwise well-qualified candidates, and the notification specifies criteria the Commission may use for shortlisting if the number of applications is large, including preference for desirable qualifications or relevant experience.
UPSC APFC Age Limit
- Additional age relaxation is available for Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers, Central/UT Government employees, and EPFO employees (up to 5 years), as per the concessions listed in the official notification.
UPSC APFC Application Fee
- Fee can be paid online using a Visa/Master/RuPay Credit or Debit Card, UPI, or internet banking. The fee, once paid, is not refunded or carried forward to any other examination.
UPSC APFC Salary
- The post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The post is permanent and classified as Central Board Group "A", Non-Ministerial, equivalent to Group-A of the Central Government at the corresponding pay level. The probation period is one year, and the post carries All India Service liability, meaning selected officers may be required to serve anywhere in India.
UPSC APFC Selection Process
- Selection to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner is made through a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by a Personality Test/Interview.
- The syllabus for the Recruitment Test broadly covers General English, Indian Culture and Heritage, developmental issues and the Indian economy, governance and the Constitution of India, general science and computer applications, elementary mathematics, statistics and mental ability, industrial relations and labour codes, principles of accountancy, auditing and insurance, and current events of national and international importance.
- The Recruitment Test will be held at 84 designated centres across India, including cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Lucknow, with the full list published in the official notification. Centre allotment follows a first-apply-first-allot basis, subject to a ceiling on candidates per centre (except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur).
Important Instructions
- A candidate must be a citizen of India, or fall under the specific categories of Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees, or persons of Indian origin migrated from certain countries, as defined in the notification.
- All correspondence from the Commission will be made through the registered e-mail ID, so candidates must provide a correct and active e-mail address.
- Persons already in regular Government service must submit a declaration that they have informed their Head of Office/Department of their application.
- Mobile phones and other electronic/communication devices are strictly banned inside the examination/interview venue.
- Candidates will undergo mandatory face authentication at the examination venue/interview hall.
- Furnishing false particulars or suppressing material information can lead to rejection of candidature and debarment from future examinations or Government employment.
- Candidates are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the ID document for verification.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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- Candidates who have completed a degree from a recognised university can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Central Government Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for opportunities in the labour and social security sector can check the latest Government Jobs in EPFO and other Central Government Jobs. Applicants interested in administrative and officer-level positions can also explore Assistant Commissioner Government Jobs and other UPSC Recruitment opportunities matching their qualification.
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Q1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies have been announced.
Q4. What is the qualification required for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates should possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
- The maximum age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
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