UPSC EPFO 2026 · Notification & recruitment
UPSC EPFO Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply
The latest UPSC EPFO notice is "Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722)", published 22 August 2026 (online applications open). Applications closed on 11 September 2026.
Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.
UPSC EPFO 2026 important dates
Applications closed on 11 September 2026.
| 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)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
UPSC EPFO vacancy 2026
Vacancies: 80 (UR 29, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10, EWS 8; 3 reserved for PwBD)
- Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour & Employment
- Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC; Central Board Group 'A', permanent
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.
UPSC EPFO APFC vacancies (Special Advertisement No. 52/2026)
The advertisement lists eighty vacancies of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (Vacancy No. 26085201722). Three of them are reserved for persons with benchmark disability: one each for blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, and locomotor disability.
Probation is one year. The headquarters is New Delhi, and the post carries All India Service liability: officers have to serve in any part of India.
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 29 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| EWS | 8 |
| Total | 80 |
The category rows add up to the printed total of 80. PwBD: 3 (included, not additional).
UPSC EPFO eligibility summary
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)).
- Essential: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent
- Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration
UPSC EPFO 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.
UPSC EPFO selection process
- Recruitment Test (RT): pen-and-paper, objective multiple-choice, 2 hours, 300 marks
- Interview: 100 marks
- Final weightage of RT and interview in the ratio 75:25
How to apply for UPSC EPFO (APFC)
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Apply online on the UPSC portal
Apply at upsconline.nic.in/ora. Registering on the Online Application Portal generates a Universal Registration Number (URN). For this advertisement the window was 22 August to 11 September 2026 (6 pm).
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Fill your details carefully
Candidates are shortlisted for interview on the basis of the information provided in the online application, and eligibility in every respect is judged on the closing date.
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Pay the fee
₹25 by Visa/Master/RuPay credit or debit card, UPI or internet banking. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt; OBC, EWS and unreserved men must pay. The fee is non-refundable.
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Print your application
After submitting, take a printout of the application. Requirements for the interview stage are intimated separately.
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Appear in the Recruitment Test
The RT is scheduled for 20 December 2026 at 84 centres listed in the advertisement. Bring a black ball pen for the OMR sheet.
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Get help if needed
UPSC helpline: 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 (10 am – 5:30 pm on working days during the application window), email upscsoap@nic.in.
UPSC EPFO official links
- Official notice (PDF): Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722) (published 22 August 2026 (online applications open))
- Official website: upsc.gov.in (the only place to apply)
Check the official notice before applying: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/AdvtNo-52-2026-Special-Engl-210826.pdf
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for UPSC EPFO?
Online application opens: 22 August 2026, as per the notice published on 22 August 2026 (online applications open). Applications are made only on upsc.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC EPFO?
80 (UR 29, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10, EWS 8; 3 reserved for PwBD), according to the Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722).
What is the application fee for UPSC EPFO?
₹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. (as per the Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Vacancy No. 26085201722)).
How many vacancies are there in the latest UPSC EPFO advertisement?
Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 lists 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies: UR 29, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10 and EWS 8, with 3 reserved for PwBD.
What is the application fee for UPSC EPFO?
₹25. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt.