UPSC EPFO 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
UPSC EPFO Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
UPSC EPFO age limit: Not more than 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) or 40 years (SC/ST) (age counted on Closing date of online application (11 September 2026)), as per the official notice published 22 August 2026 (online applications open).
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
UPSC EPFO age limit and relaxation
Age limit
Not more than 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) or 40 years (SC/ST) (as on Closing date of online application (11 September 2026))
Educational qualification
- Essential: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent
- Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (at least 40% disability) | Up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age of 56 on the closing date |
| Ex-servicemen and commissioned officers | 5 years (subject to conditions) |
| Central / UT government servants | Up to 5 years |
| Employees of EPFO | Up to 5 years |
Application fee
₹25, by Visa/Master/RuPay credit or debit card, UPI or internet banking; non-refundable. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt. OBC, EWS and unreserved male candidates have no exemption.
Source: Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722) (published 22 August 2026 (online applications open)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
The upper age limit is 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST. The date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect is the closing date of the online application, 11 September 2026.
The essential qualification is a degree of a recognised university or equivalent. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable. You will need your degree/diploma certificate as proof of the qualification claimed, and your Matriculation/10th certificate as proof of date of birth.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (at least 40% disability) | Up to 10 years (maximum age 56 on the closing date) |
| Ex-servicemen and commissioned officers | 5 years, subject to conditions |
| Central / UT government servants | Up to 5 years |
| Employees of EPFO | Up to 5 years |
Relaxations combine: SC/ST government employees up to 10 years and SC/ST PwBD up to 15 years; OBC government employees up to 8 years and OBC PwBD up to 13 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for UPSC EPFO?
Not more than 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) or 40 years (SC/ST), counted as on Closing date of online application (11 September 2026), as per the Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for UPSC EPFO?
Essential: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent. Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration.
What is the age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC?
35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST, counted on the closing date (11 September 2026). PwBD candidates get up to 10 years more, subject to a maximum of 56.
What qualification is needed for APFC?
A degree of a recognised university or equivalent. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable.