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UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025: 230 Vacancies for EO/AO & APFC Roles
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unveiled a notable recruitment initiative for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). A total of 230 positions have been announced across the roles of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). This presents an excellent career prospect for individuals seeking employment within EPFO. The official announcement, bearing Advt. No. 52/2025, has been released, and qualified applicants are invited to apply online through the official UPSC website.
UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025: Quick Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Enforcement Officer (EO) / Accounts Officer (AO) & Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Advertisement No. | 52/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 230 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start Date | 29/07/2025 |
| Application End Date | 18/08/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates to Remember 🗓️
- Online Application Period Begins: 29/07/2025
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 18/08/2025
Application Charges
- General / OBC / EWS Categories: Details to be announced shortly
- SC / ST Categories: No application fee
- PWBD / Female Candidates: Exempt from fee
- Payment Method: Online transaction
Age Criteria (as of 01/08/2025)
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years
- Upper Age Limit for EO/AO: 30 Years
- Upper Age Limit for APFC: 35 Years
- Relaxation in age will be granted according to government norms.
Breakdown of Vacancies
| Category | EO / AO Posts | APFC Posts |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 78 | 32 |
| SC | 23 | 07 |
| ST | 12 | – |
| OBC | 42 | 28 |
| EWS | 01 | 07 |
| PwBD | 09 | 03 |
| Total Posts | 156 | 74 |
Qualification Criteria 🎓
For Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO)
Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any field from an accredited university or institution.
For Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Possession of a Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent credential is mandatory.
Examination Pattern 📝
- The selection examination will have a duration of two hours.
- Each question in the test will hold equivalent marks.
- The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- The examination will be conducted in both Hindi and English languages.
- Incorrect responses will incur a penalty; one-third (1/3) of the marks allocated for that specific question will be subtracted.
Syllabus Overview
For Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO)
- General English
- Indian Freedom Struggle
- Current Events and Developmental Issues
- Indian Polity & Economy
- General Accounting Principles
- Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
- General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications
- General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
- Social Security in India
For Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
- General English
- Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movements & Current Events
- Population, Development, and Globalization
- Governance and Constitution of India
- Present Trends in Indian Economy
- Accounting and Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance
- Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications, General Science
- Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, and General Mental Ability
- Social Security in India
How to Apply
- The online application platform will open on the official UPSC website beginning 29/07/2025.
- Submissions for applications are accepted only via the online method.
- Upon successful completion of registration, a unique online Registration Number will be issued. Candidates are advised to retain this number for all subsequent communications.
- Possessing a valid E-mail ID is essential for the application process.
- The final date for submitting online applications is 18/08/2025.
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