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  • Updated May 14, 2026 11:36 AM
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UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026

  • UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026 is released for the Enforcement Officer (EO) and Accounts Officer (AO) Recruitment Test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It covers nine major subjects including General English, Indian Freedom Struggle, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, General Accounting Principles, Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, General Science & Computer Applications, Quantitative Aptitude & Mental Ability, and Social Security in India.

Overview of UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026

AspectDetails
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam NameUPSC EPFO EO/AO Recruitment Test 2026
PostsEnforcement Officer (EO) / Accounts Officer (AO)
Vacancies391 (Tentative)
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen & Paper)
Type of QuestionsObjective (MCQs)
Total Questions120
Total Marks (Written)300
Duration2 Hours
Negative Marking1/3rd mark
Selection ProcessWritten Test + Interview (100 Marks)
Official Websitewww.upsc.gov.in

UPSC EPFO EO AO Exam Pattern 2026

SubjectNo. of QuestionsMarks
General English120300
  • Key Points:
  • The written exam is of 300 marks.
  • Each correct answer carries 2.5 marks.
  • 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers.
  • Medium: English & Hindi.

Full UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026 (Section-wise in Table)

SubjectDetailed Topics
General EnglishPhrase replacement, Reading Comprehension, Sentence/Para Completion, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Phrases/Idioms, Spellings, Synonyms/Antonyms
Indian Freedom StruggleBritish Expansion in India, Early Structure of British Raj, Economic Impact of British Rule, Social & Cultural Developments, Social & Religious Reform Movements, Indian Response to British Rule, Birth of Indian Nationalism, Origins of Modern Politics, Industrialization, Struggle for Independence under Gandhi Ji, Labour Movements
Current Events and Developmental IssuesNational and International Current Affairs, Developmental Issues, Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Schemes
Indian Polity and EconomyIndian Constitution, Political System, Governance, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, Sustainable Development, Indian Economy, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Demographics
General Accounting PrinciplesPrinciples of Accounting, Analysing & Recording Transactions, Adjustments & Financial Statements, Accounting Cycle Completion, Subsidiary Ledgers, Special Journals
Industrial Relations & Labour LawsSocial Security Laws: EPF & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952, ESI Act 1948, Labour Welfare Fund Act, Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, Employee’s Compensation Act 1923 Working Hours & Conditions: Factories Act 1948, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946, Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, Contract Labour Act 1970, Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act 1979 Equality & Women Empowerment: Equal Remuneration Act 1976, Maternity Benefits Act 1961 Prohibitive Labour Laws: Bonded Labour Abolition Act 1976, Child Labour Act 1986 Employment & Training: Apprentices Act 1961, Industrial Disputes Act 1947, Trade Unions Act 1926, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Payment of Wages Act 1936, Payment of Bonus Act 1965
General Science & Knowledge of Computer ApplicationsBasic concepts of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Computer fundamentals, MS Office, Internet & Networking, Computer Applications
General Mental Ability & Quantitative AptitudeNumber Systems, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest, Arithmetic Problems, Logical Reasoning, Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
Social Security in IndiaConcept & History of Social Security, Constitutional Provisions, Government Schemes related to Social Security, EPFO-related Laws and Schemes, Related Labour Legislations
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Q1. What is UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026?

  • UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026 includes nine subjects: General English, Indian Freedom Struggle, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, General Accounting Principles, Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, General Science & Computer Applications, Quantitative Aptitude & Mental Ability, and Social Security in India.

Q4. What is the selection process for UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2026?

  • The selection process consists of a Written Test (300 marks) followed by an Interview (100 marks).
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