The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications for direct recruitment by selection to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 provides 80 vacancies for APFC. The post is permanent, Group-A, Non-Ministerial and carries Level-10 pay in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates must possess a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable. The online application window is from 22 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM. The Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026. Selection consists of a Recruitment Test followed by Interview, with final merit based on the prescribed 75:25 weightage between the Recruitment Test and Interview.
| Educational Qualification | Degree of a recognised University or equivalent qualification. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Qualification | Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration. |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age - UR/EWS | 35 years |
| Maximum Age - OBC | 38 years |
| Maximum Age - SC/ST | 40 years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable age relaxation is available to PwBD, eligible Government employees, Ex-Servicemen and other categories according to UPSC and Government of India rules. |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | 11 September 2026, the closing date of the online application. |
| Allowances and Benefits | Admissible Central Government allowances and benefits are applicable according to the rules in force. |
| Nature of Post | The Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post is a permanent Group-A, Non-Ministerial post. |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Service Liability | The post carries All India Service Liability and candidates may be posted anywhere in India according to EPFO requirements. |
| Probation | The selected candidate is ordinarily subject to a probation period of one year. |
| Pension | Employees are governed by the applicable Central Government pension/National Pension System provisions. |
| Duties of APFC | The APFC may handle enforcement-related statutory and administrative functions under EPFO laws and regulations. |
| Duties of APFC | The post involves recovery-related work and supervision of recovery proceedings. |
| Duties of APFC | Functions may include accounts, cash management, maintenance of cash books and reconciliation of bank statements. |
| Duties of APFC | The officer may perform general administration and office management functions. |
| Duties of APFC | The role may involve legal, pension and related EPFO functions. |
| Duties of APFC | The officer may handle computer-related work, MIS returns and other information-management functions. |
| Duties of APFC | The duties may include conducting inquiries and settlement of provident-fund claims. |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | The closing date of the online application is used for determining eligibility including age and qualification, unless otherwise specified by UPSC. |
| Original Documents | Candidates must produce original certificates and supporting documents whenever required by UPSC. |
| False Information | Candidates are responsible for the correctness of information supplied in the application. Incorrect or suppressed information may result in cancellation of candidature or other action under the applicable rules. |
| Application Centre | Recruitment Test centres are allotted by UPSC subject to availability and applicable instructions. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner | 80 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 29 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 8 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 18 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 3 |
Qualification: Degree of a recognised University or equivalent qualification. Desirable qualification includes Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration.
Maximum age is 35 years for UR/EWS candidates, 38 years for OBC candidates and 40 years for SC/ST candidates. Applicable additional age relaxation is available to eligible PwBD, Government employee, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per UPSC/Gove
21 August 2026
22 August 2026
11 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM
20 December 2026
To be announced separately by UPSC
To be announced
Candidates appear in the Recruitment Test conducted by UPSC. The test is objective type and is used for shortlisting candidates for interview.
Candidates are shortlisted for interview on the basis of performance in the Recruitment Test and the criteria prescribed by UPSC.
Candidates shortlisted through the Recruitment Test are called for interview/personality assessment.
Final merit is prepared using the prescribed 75:25 weightage between the Recruitment Test and Interview.
Original certificates and supporting documents are verified as prescribed by UPSC.
Appointment is subject to fulfilment of all prescribed eligibility, document verification and service conditions.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix. Basic pay starts at Rs.56,100 per month and the Level-10 pay matrix extends to Rs.1,77,500. |
Pay Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. Basic pay starts at approximately Rs.56,100 per month and the Level-10 pay matrix extends to Rs.1,77,500, besides admissible Centr
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