EPFO APFC recruitment 2026 (Advt 52/2026)
UPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 has 80 posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. There is no EO/AO advertisement in 2026 so far.
| Advertisement | UPSC Special Advt No. 52/2026 (Vacancy No. 26085201722) |
|---|---|
| APFC posts | 80 — UR 29, EWS 8, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10 (3 PwBD within) |
| Pay | Level 10, Group 'A' |
| Applications | 22 Aug – 11 Sep 2026 (closed) |
| Recruitment Test | 20 December 2026 |
| EO/AO 2026 | No advertisement so far |
Eligibility
- APFC: degree of a recognised university; a diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable
- APFC age: up to 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST)
- EO/AO: bachelor's degree in any subject
- EO/AO age (2025): up to 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC/ST), 40 (PwBD)
Relaxations: PwBD 10 years (up to 56), EPFO employees and Central Government servants up to 5 years, ex-servicemen 5 years. Fee ₹25 per post; no fee for SC, ST, PwBD and women.
EPFO APFC & EO/AO exam pattern
Both posts use the same Recruitment Test format, followed by an interview.
| Maximum marks | 300 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Questions | Objective MCQs, all equal marks — 120 questions as reported |
| Negative marking | ⅓ of the marks for each wrong answer; no penalty for unanswered |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Interview | 100 marks |
|---|---|
| Weightage | RT : Interview = 75 : 25 |
| Min. interview marks | 50 (UR/EWS), 45 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
EPFO APFC syllabus 2026
The nine topics listed in UPSC Advt 52/2026. The 2025 advertisement used the same list for both APFC and EO/AO.
General English
Understanding of the English language and workmanlike use of words.
Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
Governance and Constitution of India
General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India
The 2025 syllabus said "Labour Laws"; 2026 says "Labour Codes".
Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
Current Events of National and International Importance
EPFO APFC & EO/AO vacancies over the years
UPSC usually advertises both posts together. The 2026 advertisement is for APFC only.
| Cycle | APFC (Level 10, Group A) | EO/AO (Level 8, Group B) | Recruitment Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advt 52/2026 | 80 posts | Not advertised | 20 Dec 2026 (APFC) |
| Advt 52/2025 | 74 posts | 156 posts | 30 Nov 2025 (combined) |
| Advt 51/2023 | 159 posts | 418 posts | 2 Jul 2023 |
EPFO APFC & EO/AO cut-off 2023
Cut-offs for Advt 51/2023 (Recruitment Test on 2 July 2023), the latest cycle with published cut-offs. RT out of 300; final (RT + interview) out of 400.
| Category | APFC RT | APFC final | EO/AO RT | EO/AO final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 178.33 | 257.50 | 138.33 | 212.83 |
| EWS | 176.68 | 241.83 | 134.18 | 195.83 |
| OBC | 178.33 | 246.18 | 138.33 | 205.83 |
| SC | 156.68 | 224.33 | 123.33 | 184.50 |
| ST | 151.68 | 230.83 | 120.00 | 180.33 |
As published in UPSC's cut-off notices for the 159 APFC and 418 EO/AO posts. Cut-offs for the 2025 cycle are released after its final result.
EPFO APFC & EO/AO — common questions
When is the EPFO APFC 2026 exam?
UPSC will hold the Recruitment Test for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (Advt 52/2026) on 20 December 2026.
How many APFC vacancies are there in 2026?
80 posts: UR 29, EWS 8, OBC 18, SC 15 and ST 10, including 3 for PwBD candidates. Applications closed on 11 September 2026.
Is there an EPFO EO/AO recruitment in 2026?
Not so far. The 2026 UPSC advertisement covers APFC only. The last EO/AO recruitment was Advt 52/2025 with 156 posts and a combined test on 30 November 2025.
What is the EPFO APFC exam pattern?
A 2-hour objective Recruitment Test for 300 marks in English and Hindi, with one-third negative marking. Shortlisted candidates face a 100-mark interview; the test and interview are weighted 75:25.
What is the EPFO APFC syllabus?
General English; Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements; Developmental Issues and Indian Economy; Governance and Constitution; General Science and Computers; Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and Mental Ability; Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security; Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance; and Current Events.
What was the EPFO APFC cut-off?
In the 2023 Recruitment Test the APFC cut-offs out of 300 were UR 178.33, EWS 176.68, OBC 178.33, SC 156.68 and ST 151.68. For EO/AO, UR was 138.33.
What is the age limit for EPFO APFC?
35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST, with further relaxation for PwBD, EPFO employees, Central Government servants and ex-servicemen.
Sources: UPSC Special Advt 52/2026 · UPSC Special Advt 52/2025 · UPSC Special Advt 51/2023. Last checked 27 October 2026.