Latest Update: UPSC EPFO 2025 Apply notification has been released, covering recruitment for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) with a total of 230 vacancies—156 for EO/AO and 74 for APFC.

Key Takeaways

  • UPSC EPFO 2025 Apply notification announced.
  • Application window: 29 July to 18 August 2025.
  • 230 vacancies across EO/AO and APFC posts.
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree, age limit 30 (EO/AO) and 35 (APFC).
  • Selection through written test and interview.
  • Application fee: ₹25 for General/OBC, exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Female.
  • Salary as per Level‑8 (EO/AO) and Level‑10 (APFC) of 7th CPC.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification release Late July 2025
Application begins 29 July 2025 (12 PM)
Application deadline 18 August 2025 (11:59 PM)
Tentative Exam Date 30 November 2025

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹25
SC / ST / PwBD / Female ₹0 (No Fee)
Payment Mode: Online via net banking, card, or SBI challan.

Age Limit

Post Maximum Age
Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO / AO) 30 Years
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) 35 Years
Age Relaxation Applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Total Posts

Post Name

EO/AO & APFC

Total Vacancies

230

Department

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement Details
Nationality Indian citizen (or specified exceptions such as Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugee, PIO).
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Experience Desirable but not mandatory.

Vacancy Details

Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer
156
Asst. Provident Fund Commissioner
74
Total
230

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Phase 1: Recruitment Test

Parameter Details
Exam Type Objective Type (MCQs)
Total Questions 120
Maximum Marks 300
Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking Yes, applicable for wrong answers.

Phase 2: Interview / Personality Test

Candidates shortlisted from the Recruitment Test will be called for an Interview/Personality Test. The final merit list will be based on the combined scores of the written test and the interview.

Syllabus Highlights

Subjects Include: General English and comprehension, Indian polity, economy, labour laws, General accounting principles, Industrial relations and social security, Current affairs, general science.

Selection Process

The selection for the UPSC EPFO posts will be conducted in the following stages:

  1. Written Recruitment Test: An objective-type examination to shortlist candidates.
  2. Interview / Personality Test: Assessment of the candidate’s suitability for the role.
  3. Final Merit List: Prepared based on the combined weightage of scores from both stages.

Salary Structure (7th CPC)

EO / AO: Pay Level-8 (approx. ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) per month.

APFC: Pay Level-10 (approx. ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) per month.

Plus standard government allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA.