UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026 OUT, Written Exam on 20 Dec for 80 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 80 vacancies for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' & Provident Fund Organisation. The selection process includes a written exam and an interview/personality test. The selected candidates will get basic pay of Rs. 56,100 (Level-10 under the 7th CPC). 

Eligible candidates who have submitted their applications successfully now have to appear for the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a written test for which the UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026 has been announced. The written exam is scheduled to be conducted on 20 December 2026.

UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026: Overview

Candidates with a bachelor's degree (graduation) in any stream who are not older than 35 years are eligible for UPSC APFC post.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026 Out

As the application process is over, the Union Public Service Commission will now conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a written test, to recruit eligible candidates for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies. The UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026 for the written test has been announced officially. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on 20 December 2026. The complete exam details, like the exam venue, exam time, reporting time, and more, will be released along with the admit cards. 

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The recruitment test will be conducted on 20th December 2026, and the admit cards will be released in December 2026.

UPSC EPFO APFC Official Notification 2026 PDF

The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC EPFO Notification 2026 for APFC posts under Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 at www.upsc.gov.in. The detailed notification has been released with complete details regarding the UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026, such as eligibility criteria, selection process, registration dates, educational qualifications, age limit, and more. 

UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 PDF (Official)- Click to Download

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026

The Employees & Provident Fund Organisation is going to fill 80 posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) through an official notification. The category-wise vacancies are as follows:

What is the eligibility for the UPSC EPFO APFC Exam?

Candidates who are willing to apply for the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 must ensure they meet the required eligibility criteria before applying. The Union Public Service Commission has specified the UPSC APFC Eligibility Criteria 2026 in terms of educational qualification and age limit, for which the details have been mentioned below. 

Nationality/Citizenship

• The candidate must be a citizen of India. or
• (i) A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
  (ii) A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  (iii) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specific countries (like Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries, etc.) with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Educational Qualification (as on 11/09/2026)

• Essential: A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
• Desirable: A diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration.

Age Limit (as on 11/09/2026)

The upper age limit for all categories is as follows- .

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?

Follow the given steps to apply online for UPSC APFC Recruitment 2026.

1. Click the link for the UPSC APFC Online Application Form.
2. As the new tab opens, click “Apply Now”.
3. On the next page, check for the declaration at the bottom of the page, “Yes, I agree".
4. Fill in the personal details.
5. Finally, agree to the declaration and submit Part I of the UPSC APFC Officer Online Application Form.
6. Go to Part II of the form and fill in the payment details (except for fee-exempted candidates), selection of examination centre, upload of photograph, signature, photo identity card document, and declaration.
7. Verify all the credentials and then click Submit.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026

The candidates have to pay the required online application fee to submit their UPSC APFC Application Form. 

UPSC EPFO APFC Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post comprises two main stages: 

• Written Exam: This is the first stage, conducted offline as a pen-and-paper-based exam consisting of objective multiple-choice questions.
• Interview/Personality Test: Candidates who clear the Recruitment Test are called for the interview stage.

UPSC APFC Exam Pattern 2026 

The Recruitment Test (RT) will be an offline exam (pen-and-paper-based) consisting of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

1. The exam questions will be in both Hindi and English.
2. There will be objective-type questions with multiple-choice answers. The medium of the test will be both Hindi and English.
3. There is a negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to each question.
4. If no answer is marked for a question, there will be no penalty for that question.
5. PwD candidates shall be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in the RT and the facility of a scribe.

UPSC EPFO APFC Salary

An Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) receives a basic monthly pay of Rs. 56,100 under Pay Level 10, after being recruited via the UPSC EPFO Exam. The gross monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,15,679, resulting in an in-hand take-home pay of around Rs. 1,06,896 after standard deductions. 

UPSC APFC Salary Structure- Click to Check

UPSC APFC Cut Off

The cut-off for UPSC APFC depends on the number of vacancies, difficulty level, and total applicants. Based on the most recent completed cycle:

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Analysis

Candidates must go through the previous year's exam analysis as it helps to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level of questions that could be asked in the upcoming exam. Last time, the exam was held in 2023 and the important points of the exam. 

The difficulty level of the overall exam varied from moderate to difficult. There was a mix of questions based on factual knowledge, conceptual understanding, and analytical skills. The exam included one-liners, multiple statements, and a match-the-column. 60% of the paper was lengthy and consumed maximum time, due to which candidates could not attempt the complete exam. 

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Exam Centre List

Candidates have to make choice for their preferred exam centres while filling their application forms. The Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) for APFC posts will be conducted across the following 84 centers which are enlisted below.