UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the short notification for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026, announcing 80 vacancies for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. The indicative notice was issued on August 19, 2026, under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, with the detailed advertisement and online application link opening on the UPSC ORA portal shortly after.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates preparing to apply should note the following schedule:
- Notification released: August 19, 2026
- Online application starts: August 22, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 11, 2026
Applications must be submitted through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal, and candidates are advised to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) in advance to avoid delays closer to the deadline.
UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy Breakup 2026
A total of 80 APFC posts have been announced under this recruitment cycle, with the following category-wise distribution:
- UR: 29
- EWS: 8
- OBC: 18
- SC: 15
- ST: 10
- Includes 3 vacancies reserved for PwBD candidates
The APFC post is a Group A Gazetted position, placed at Level 10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026
Candidates should check the following requirements before applying:
- Educational qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India (or meet other nationality provisions specified in the detailed advertisement)
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years for UR/EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates, as on the cut-off date, with relaxations applicable as per government norms
Candidates are advised to go through the detailed advertisement carefully once released, since it will carry the complete eligibility conditions, application fee, exam pattern, and syllabus.
Selection Process for APFC Post
Selection for the APFC post will be based on a two-stage process:
- Recruitment Test (written examination)
- Interview/Personality Test
Only candidates who clear the Recruitment Test will be shortlisted for the interview, and the final merit list will be prepared based on combined performance in both stages.
How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 online by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website and go to the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) section
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
- Log in using the OTR ID and select the APFC post under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online, wherever applicable
- Submit the form and save a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date, since portal traffic tends to increase closer to the closing date and last-minute technical issues can affect submission.
