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UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 — 80 Posts

UPSC has invited online applications for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in EPFO — 80 posts (Special Advt 52/2026). Apply online 22/08/2026 to 11/09/2026 (18:00 hrs). Recruitment Test on 20/12/2026.

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Quick overview

Vacancies: 80
Age limit: UR/EWS 35 years; OBC 38 years; SC/ST 40 years (further relaxation for PwBD / departmental as per notice)
Application fee: ₹25+
Pay scale: Level-10 (7th CPC)
Last date: 11 Sept 2026
Location: India

Exam / event: 20 Dec 2026
Apply mode: Online
Advt / CEN: Special Advertisement No. 52/2026

Important dates

One timeline — no hunting through tables.

22/08/2026
Application Begin
11/09/2026 (18:00 hrs)
Last Date for Apply Online
20/12/2026
Recruitment Test (RT)
As scheduled after RT
Interview

Posts / cadres

Roles covered under this notice.

Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)80 posts

Job profile

Summary — verify details in the official PDF / portal.

APFC is a Group A post in EPFO (Ministry of Labour & Employment). Duties cover PF / pension administration and related field or HQ work. Confirm exact cadre duties from the official advertisement.

Who can apply

Confirm full criteria in the official notification.

Age: UR/EWS 35 years; OBC 38 years; SC/ST 40 years (further relaxation for PwBD / departmental as per notice) Calculate age →

Other eligibility

✓Degree from a recognised University or equivalent
✓Desirable: Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration

Selection process

Clear one stage to move to the next.

Online application (UPSC ORA)

Submit form on upsconline.nic.in by 11/09/2026, 18:00 hrs.

Recruitment Test

Written RT scheduled on 20/12/2026.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates called for interview as per UPSC schedule.

How to apply

Short steps — follow the official form for exact fields and fees.

1Read Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 carefully (vacancy, age, fees).
2Register / login on the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
3Fill the APFC application, upload documents and pay fee if applicable.
4Submit before 11/09/2026, 18:00 hrs and save the confirmation page.

Official link: Open on official website

Documents to keep ready

Scan quality and KB limits are in the official notification.

✓Recent passport-size photograph (as per KB / dimension rules)
✓Signature / left-hand thumb impression scan (if asked)
✓ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter / DL) details for the form
✓Educational certificates and mark sheets
✓Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificate (if claiming reservation)
✓Valid email ID and mobile number for OTPs

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

Fix these before you pay the fee — most rejections are document formatting, not eligibility.

Photo / signature size wrong
Boards reject files outside the KB or pixel limits in the notice.
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Age calculated on the wrong cut-off date
Use the “age as on” date from the notification, not today’s date.
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Incomplete document set
Missing caste / EWS / experience proofs often fail at DV, not at apply time.
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Fee paid but form not submitted
Always download the confirmation / application PDF after successful payment.
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FAQs

Quick answers visitors usually look for.

What is the last date for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026?

Online applications close on 11/09/2026 at 18:00 hrs.

How many vacancies?

80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts (UR-29, EWS-08, OBC-18, SC-15, ST-10; PwBD-03 horizontal).

When is the exam?

Recruitment Test is scheduled on 20/12/2026.

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