UPSC EPFO EO/AO/APFC Recruitment 2025
UPSC EPFO EO/AO/APFC Recruitment 2025
Post date : 26 July 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Recruitment Advertisement (Special Advt. No. 52/2025) for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) — inviting applications for Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts. This blog gives you everything you need: important dates, number of posts and category-wise vacancy snapshot, application fee, age limit & eligibility, documents required, step-by-step how to fill the online form, selection method, exam pattern & syllabus highlights, plus 5 FAQs at the end. All facts below are taken from the official notification and reputable exam portals; check the citations after major sections for source details.
UPSC EPFO EO/AO/APFC 2025 Start
UPSC EPFO EO/AO/APFC Vacancy Detail
Important Dates
- Notofication Date : 22 July 2025
- Application Start Date : 29 July 2025
- Application Last Date : 22 August 2025
- Last Date For Fee payment : 22 August 2025
- Correction Date : Notify Soon
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Notify Soon
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Applicaton Fee
- For General / OBC / EWS / Other State : ₹ 25/-
- For SC / ST / PH Candidates : ₹ 00/-
- For All Category Female Candidates : ₹ 00/-
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- Mobile Wallet
Age limite As On 01 August 2025
- Minimun Age : 30 Years.
- Maximun Age : 35 Years.
Age Relaxation:
- For more detail read the notification
Total Posts
- 230 Posts
Vacancy Detail
| Post | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO) | 156 |
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | 74 |
| Total | 230 |
Vacancy Detail Category-Wise
| Category | EO/AO | APFC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 78 | 32 | 110 |
| SC | 23 | 07 | 30 |
| ST | 12 | - | 12 |
| OBC | 42 | 28 | 70 |
| EWS | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| Total | 156 | 74 | 230 |
Post Name And Eligibility Criteria
Post Name | Eligibility Criteria | |
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Documents Required
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Photo | Passport-size coloured photograph (with white background). |
| Signature | Candidate’s signature scanned in required size (JPEG/PNG). |
| Identity Proof (Any One) |
👉 Must be valid and in the candidate’s name. |
| Educational Certificates |
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| Caste / Reservation Certificate |
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| Domicile Certificate/Other Certificates |
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How To Fill Online Form
Follow these simple steps to successfully fill out the online application form:
Universal Registration (URN) on UPSC portal: If you don’t have URN, do the one-time registration at
upsconline.nic.in→ “ONE TIME REGISTRATION”. Save URN and password.Login with URN and proceed to “Apply Online” → find the Special Advertisement No.52/2025 link for EPFO posts.
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Stage-1 form (Part I): Enter personal details, category, educational qualifications, contact details. Upload photo & signature as per specs. Save & preview.
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Pay fee (if applicable): Choose payment mode (SBI challan, netbanking, card, UPI). After successful payment, obtain fee receipt / challan number. If fee exempt, ensure you tick the exemption box and upload supporting doc (if required).
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Stage-2 form (Part II): Additional details, optional choices (if any), declaration. This sometimes opens after Part I is accepted. Review every field — no edits allowed after final submission in most cases.
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Print / Save: After final submission, download the PDF of the submitted application and take a printout for future reference. Save payment confirmation.
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Corrections: UPSC sometimes provides a limited correction window; follow official instructions if announced.
💡 Ensure that all details are correct before submitting the form, as no changes will be allowed after final submission.
Mode of selection
Selection stages :
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Stage I — Recruitment Test (RT) / Written examination (pen & paper, offline OMR): Objective-type MCQ paper. 300 marks, 120 questions, 2 hours duration. Each question carries 2.5 marks (so 120 × 2.5 = 300). Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong response. Paper is bilingual (Hindi & English), except where English test is in English only.
Stage II — Personality Test (Interview): 100 marks. Candidates are shortlisted to interview based on written exam performance and cutoffs. Final selection is based on combined score: Written (RT) 75% weightage + Interview 25% weightage (i.e., out of total 400 marks).
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Some Useful Important Questions
Q1: Can I apply for both EO/AO and APFC together?
A: The notification allows candidates to apply for one or both posts. If applying for both, fee rules (if any) will apply as per the form instructions; many portals note a combined fee if applying for both — check the form before final payment.
Q2: What is the cut-off pattern / weightage between written and interview?
A: Written Recruitment Test carries higher weightage — typically 75% of final marks (i.e., 300 marks written) while Interview carries 25% (100 marks). Candidates must clear minimum interview qualifying marks as notified.
Q3: Is the written exam online or offline?
A: The Recruitment Test (RT) is offline (pen & paper / OMR based). Duration is 2 hours for 120 MCQs.
Q4: Are women / SC / ST candidates exempt from fee?
A: Yes — SC, ST, PwBD and all women candidates are exempt from paying the application fee. General/OBC/EWS male candidates pay ₹25. Always verify exemptions on the official form.
Q5: Where will final appointments be posted and what is the pay scale?
A: EPFO posts follow Government of India pay scales (APFC often Level-10 and EO/AO in similar managerial scales). Posting is across EPFO offices; exact pay matrix & allowances are listed in the official notification. Check the notification and EPFO recruitment circular for pay & posting rules.
