The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment of 230 vacancies for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment. The short notification was published in the Employment News Paper on 26th July 2025.
Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s degree can apply online through the UPSC online application portal from 29th July to 18th August 2025. This article provides comprehensive details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates.
Post Names Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officer (EO/AO), Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Total Vacancies 230 (EO/AO: 156, APFC: 74) Age Limit EO/AO: Up to 30 years; APFC: Up to 35 years (Relaxation applicable) Pay Scale Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) for EO/AO; Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) for APFC Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in any stream (Desirable: Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration for APFC) Selection Process Written Exam, Interview, Document Verification, Medical Examination Last Date to Apply 18/08/2025 (23:59 Hours) Job Location Across India
Post Name UR SC ST OBC EWS Total Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) 78 23 12 42 01 156 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) 32 07 – 28 07 74 Total 110 30 12 70 08 230
✔️ EO/AO: Pay Level-8 (₹47,600–1,51,100) as per 7th CPC + Allowances ✔️ APFC: Pay Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) as per 7th CPC + Allowances ✔️ Additional benefits: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other Central Government perks
Age Limit (as on 18/08/2025):
✔️ EO/AO: Maximum 30 years ✔️ APFC: Maximum 35 years ✔️ Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, EPFO Employees: 5 years, PwD (General): 10 years, PwD (OBC): 13 years, PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualifications:
✔️ EO/AO: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university ✔️ APFC: Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university. Desirable: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.
✔️ Written Exam: Objective-type Recruitment Test (300 marks, 2 hours) covering multiple subjects (details below). ✔️ Interview: Personality test (100 marks) to assess suitability for the role. ✔️ Document Verification: Verification of educational, caste, and other certificates. ✔️ Medical Examination: To ensure fitness for service.
Section Marks Duration Part A: General English and Vocabulary 300 2 Hours Part B: - Indian Culture, Freedom Movements, Current Events - Population, Development, Globalization - Constitution of India - Current Trends in Indian Economy - Accounting, Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance - Basic Computer Applications, General Science - Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, General Mental Ability - Social Security in India Included in 300 – Interview 100 –
✅ UPSC EPFO Application Fee:
Category Fee General/OBC/EWS ₹25/- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Nil
Payment Method: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or offline (SBI Challan).
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✔️ Visit the UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in from 29/07/2025 (12:00 PM). ✔️ Register by providing a valid email ID and mobile number to receive login credentials. ✔️ Log in and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and professional details. ✔️ Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature, and certificates (e.g., caste certificate, if applicable). ✔️ Pay the application fee online or via SBI Challan by 18/08/2025 (23:59 Hours). ✔️ Submit the application and download the confirmation page for reference.
Event Date Notification Release 22/07/2025 Online Application Start 29/07/2025 (12:00 PM) Online Application Deadline 18/08/2025 (23:59 Hours) Tentative Exam Date 30/11/2025
1. How to apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025? Apply online via upsconline.nic.in from 29/07/2025 (12:00 PM) to 18/08/2025 (23:59 Hours), upload required documents, pay the fee, and submit the form.
2. What is the eligibility for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025? Bachelor’s Degree in any stream; age up to 30 years for EO/AO, 35 years for APFC (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EPFO employees).
3. What is the selection process? Written Exam, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
4. What is the last date to apply? 18/08/2025 (23:59 Hours).
5. How many vacancies are available? 230 posts: EO/AO (156), APFC (74).
