UPSC EPFO 2026 · post details
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Recruited through the UPSC EPFO Recruitment Test (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner / Enforcement Officer–Accounts Officer). Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Level 10 (7th CPC pay matrix)
Age limit
Up to 35 years
Classification
Central Board Group 'A', Non-Ministerial
Vacancies
80 (UR 29, EWS 8, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) | Level 10 (7th CPC pay matrix) | Central Board Group 'A', Non-Ministerial | Up to 35 years |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree of a recognised university or equivalent. Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration.
Age limit
Up to 35 years as on Closing date of online application (11 September 2026), with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
UPSC EPFO 2026 important dates
| Online application opens | 22 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 11 September 2026 (6 pm) |
| Recruitment Test (pen and paper) | 20 December 2026 (may be changed by notice on the website) |
| Interview | To be announced separately |
Source: Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722) (published 22 August 2026 (online applications open)). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) through UPSC EPFO?
Level 10 (7th CPC pay matrix) in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, as printed in the Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722). In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) 2026?
Up to 35 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)?
Degree of a recognised university or equivalent. Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration.
How many Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies are there?
80 (UR 29, EWS 8, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10), as per the Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722).