The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the application process for recruitment to 80 posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The detailed recruitment notification was issued on August 21, 2026, and the online application process began on August 22, 2026.
Eligible candidates can apply until September 11, 2026. The examination will be conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode, while the examination date has not yet been announced by UPSC.
The recruitment details are as follows:
- Recruiting organisation: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Organisation: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
- Post: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
- Total vacancies: 80
- Application mode: Online
- Application start date: August 22, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 11, 2026
- Examination mode: Offline, pen-and-paper
- Examination date: To be announced later
A total of 80 vacancies have been announced for the APFC post. The category-wise distribution is:
- Unreserved (UR): 29 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 8 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 18 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 15 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 10 posts
- Total: 80 posts
Reservation and other provisions related to the posts will apply according to the provisions specified in the official notification. Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying.
Candidates applying for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university or institution. Graduate candidates can apply for the recruitment.
Candidates should check the official notification for the detailed educational qualification, required conditions and other eligibility criteria before submitting their applications. Meeting the degree requirement alone may not be sufficient, and candidates must fulfil all prescribed conditions.
The maximum age limit for General and EWS category candidates applying for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post is 35 years.
Candidates belonging to reserved and other eligible categories will receive relaxation in the maximum age limit according to government rules. The specified age relaxations include:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- EPFO employees and Central/Union Territory government employees: Up to 5 years, subject to applicable conditions
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities: 10 years
The rules concerning calculation of age and age relaxation will apply according to the official recruitment notification.
Candidates for the APFC post will be selected through the prescribed recruitment process. The written examination will be an important stage of the selection process.
The examination will be conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode. UPSC will announce the examination date, detailed examination schedule and other necessary instructions later. Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for updates.
Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website. Applicants will need to enter their personal information and educational details and upload the required documents during the application process.
The application process is as follows:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the relevant recruitment and online application section.
- Click on the application link for EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the registration process and enter the required information.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Check all details entered in the application form before submitting it.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, according to the prescribed procedure.
- Submit the application before September 11, 2026.
- Download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates should check the official notification for the eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation, fee and other applicable conditions before applying.
