UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Exam – Syllabus, Exam Pattern, PYQ’s & Study Material
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APFC Syllabus
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam / Recruitment | UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruiting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Organisation | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India |
| Post | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Advertisement Number | Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Vacancy Number | 26085201722 |
| Total Vacancies | 80 Posts |
| Category-wise Vacancies | UR – 29 | EWS – 08 | OBC – 18 | SC – 15 | ST – 10 |
| PwBD Reservation | 03 Posts |
| Post Classification | Central Board Group ‘A’, Non-Ministerial |
| Nature of Post | Permanent |
| Pay Level | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Educational Qualification | Degree of a recognised University or Equivalent |
| Desirable Qualification | Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration |
| Age Limit |
UR/EWS – 35 years OBC – 38 years SC/ST – 40 years |
| PwBD Age Relaxation | Up to 10 years, subject to maximum age limit of 56 years |
| Application Start Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 11 September 2026 at 6:00 PM |
| Recruitment Test Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Recruitment Test Mode | Pen & Paper Based Recruitment Test (RT) |
| Question Type | Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | Not specified in the UPSC advertisement |
| Recruitment Test Duration | 2 Hours |
| Recruitment Test Marks | 300 Marks |
| Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
| Final Weightage | Recruitment Test – 75% | Interview – 25% |
| Medium of Test | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 of the marks assigned to the question for every wrong answer |
| Unanswered Question | No penalty if no answer is marked |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Test (RT) + Interview |
| Probation | One (01) Year |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Service Liability | All India Service Liability |
| Recruitment Test Centres | 84 Centres across India |
| Official Notification | 📄 View Official UPSC Notification |