The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for direct recruitment by selection to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment, under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Organisation | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| Post Name | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner |
| Vacancy Number | 26085201722 |
| Total Vacancies | 80 |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Probation Period | One year |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Service Liability | All India Service Liability |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release | 22/08/2026 |
| Online Application Begin | 22/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11/09/2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Recruitment Test | 20/12/2026 |
| Recruitment Test Admit Card | Before the examination |
| Interview Date | To Be Announced Separately |
| Final Result | To Be Announced |
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 29 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 08 |
| Other Backward Class | 18 |
| Scheduled Caste | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
PwBD Reservation
Three of the 80 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) having a disability of 40% or above.
| PwBD Category | Reserved Posts | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Blindness and Low Vision | 01 | B, LV |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 01 | D, HH |
| Locomotor Disability and Specified Disabilities | 01 | Identified suitable categories |
| Autism, Intellectual Disability, SLD and Mental Illness | 00 | As specified in the notification |
| Multiple Disabilities | 00 | As specified in the notification |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 years |
| OBC | 38 years |
| SC / ST | 40 years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years’ relaxation, subject to maximum age of 56 years |
The age and eligibility conditions are determined with reference to the prescribed closing date for submission of the online application.
Educational Qualification
- Degree of a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable Qualification
- Diploma in Company Law.
- Diploma in Labour Laws.
- Diploma in Public Administration.
The desirable qualifications may be used for shortlisting if the number of applications is large. Possession of the essential qualification alone does not guarantee a call for interview.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates | ₹25 |
| Female Candidates of Any Category | No Fee |
| SC / ST Candidates | No Fee |
| PwBD Candidates | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI / Internet Banking |
The application fee is non-refundable. OBC, EWS and Unreserved male candidates are not eligible for fee exemption.
Duties and Job Profile
The APFC is responsible for statutory, enforcement and administrative functions within EPFO. The duties may include:
- Enforcement of provident-fund laws and related provisions.
- Recovery of dues and supervision of recovery proceedings.
- Maintenance and supervision of accounts.
- Administration and general office management.
- Cash management, cash-book maintenance and bank reconciliation.
- Conducting inquiries.
- Settlement of provident-fund claims.
- Handling legal, pension and computer-related work.
- Preparation and monitoring of MIS returns.
Service Conditions
| Post Status | Permanent |
| Service | Central Board Group A, Non-Ministerial |
| Probation | One year |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Posting | Any part of India under All India Service Liability |
| Pension | National Pension System applicable from 01/01/2004 |
Selection Process
- Pen-and-paper based Recruitment Test.
- Shortlisting for interview based on the Recruitment Test and application details.
- Interview.
- Document verification.
- Final selection and appointment.
Candidates must meet the minimum suitability standard at both the Recruitment Test and interview stages where the Recruitment Test is used for shortlisting.
Interview Suitability
| Category | Minimum Interview Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 50 out of 100 |
| OBC | 45 out of 100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 40 out of 100 |
Recruitment Test
| Test Date | 20/12/2026 |
| Test Mode | Pen-and-paper based |
| Purpose | Shortlisting candidates for interview |
| Scheme and Syllabus | As given in Appendix-I of the notification |
| Centre Allocation | First-apply-first-allot basis, subject to capacity |
Recruitment Test Centres
The Recruitment Test will be conducted at 84 centres, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Patna, Prayagraj, Jaipur, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Ranchi, Srinagar and other listed cities.
Candidates should apply early because most centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis. The Commission may change a centre or date at its discretion, and requests for a change of centre will not ordinarily be entertained.
Documents Required
- Matriculation or Class 10 certificate showing date of birth.
- Degree certificate or provisional degree with complete mark sheets.
- Equivalent-qualification order, where applicable.
- Valid caste certificate for SC, ST or OBC reservation.
- OBC non-creamy-layer declaration, where applicable.
- EWS certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD disability certificate, where applicable.
- Age-relaxation certificate, where applicable.
- Government employee certificate or NOC, where applicable.
- Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable.
- Professional registration or other supporting documents, where claimed.
- Recent photograph and signature as specified in the portal instructions.
Online Registration Modules
- Create an account on the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
- Complete Universal Registration and obtain the Universal Registration Number.
- Complete the Common Application Form.
- Complete the post-specific APFC application module.
- Upload the required documents and photographs.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the form and retain the Application Number and URN.
The URN remains common to the candidate’s UPSC recruitment applications, while the Application Number is specific to the post or vacancy.
How to Apply Online
- Visit upsconline.nic.in/ora.
- Read the portal instructions before beginning the application.
- Create an account or log in using existing registration details.
- Complete the Universal Registration and Common Application Form.
- Select Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, Vacancy No. 26085201722.
- Enter personal, educational, category and identity details.
- Upload the photograph, live photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay ₹25 if applicable.
- Preview and submit the application before 6:00 PM on 11 September 2026.
- Download and retain the final application, Application Number and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Title | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Online Recruitment Application | Click Here |
| Official UPSC Website | Click Here |
| Download PDF | Click Here |
| Advertisement | Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Recruitment Test Date | 20/12/2026 |
| Admit Card | To Be Released |
| Interview Date | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1. How many APFC vacancies are available?
There are 80 vacancies for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. - Q2. What is the advertisement number?
The recruitment is notified under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026. - Q3. What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 6:00 PM on 11 September 2026. - Q4. When will the Recruitment Test be held?
The pen-and-paper Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026. - Q5. What is the educational qualification?
Candidates require a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. - Q6. What is the APFC age limit?
The maximum age is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. - Q7. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹25 for applicable male candidates; female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt. - Q8. What is the pay level?
The post carries Level-10 pay in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. - Q9. Is the posting limited to New Delhi?
No. Although the headquarters is New Delhi, the post carries All India Service Liability.