- UPSC APFC 2026 — live updates
- Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancy breakup
- UPSC APFC eligibility and age limit 2026
- UPSC APFC application fee 2026 and payment mode
- Important dates for the EPFO APFC recruitment 2026
- UPSC APFC exam pattern and syllabus 2026
- APFC salary, probation and job profile
- How to apply for UPSC APFC 2026 online
- Important Links
UPSC APFC 2026 80 posts recruitment is open. The Union Public Service Commission has advertised eighty Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation under Advertisement No. 52-2026 (Special), Vacancy No. 26085201722. Applications open on 22.08.2026 and close at 1800 hrs on 11.09.2026, and the pen-and-paper Recruitment Test is already fixed for 20.12.2026. The direct apply link is in the Important Links table at the end of this page.
UPSC APFC 2026 — live updates
Latest update: The application window has not opened yet as of this notice — it starts 22.08.2026 on the UPSC ORA portal.
Last checked: 21.08.2026 at 23:10 IST.
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancy breakup
All eighty posts are for a single cadre, so there is no post-wise split to study — only the category reservation matters when you judge your chances.
| Vacancy question | Official figure |
|---|---|
| How many APFC posts in total | 80 vacancies in EPFO, Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| UR seats in APFC 2026 | 29 |
| OBC seats | 18 |
| SC seats | 15 |
| ST seats | 10 |
| EWS seats | 08 |
| PwBD reservation | 03 of the 80, across blindness/low vision, deaf, locomotor and allied categories |
| Advt number and vacancy number | Advt. No. 52-2026 (Special), Vacancy No. 26085201722 |
UPSC APFC eligibility and age limit 2026
The educational bar is deliberately low — any graduate qualifies — which is why the age limit and the shortlisting criteria do most of the filtering. Note that eligibility is judged as on the closing date, not the date you apply.
| Eligibility question | What the advertisement states |
|---|---|
| Minimum qualification for APFC | Degree of a recognised University or equivalent |
| Desirable qualification | Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration |
| Age limit for UR and EWS | 35 years |
| OBC age limit | 38 years |
| SC ST age limit | 40 years |
| PwBD age relaxation | Up to 10 further years, subject to a maximum age of 56 years |
| Ex-servicemen relaxation | Five years, if continuous Armed Forces service after attestation is not less than six months |
| Which date decides eligibility | The closing date for the online application, 11.09.2026 |
UPSC APFC application fee 2026 and payment mode
The fee is token-sized, and a large share of applicants pay nothing at all. Read the exemption row carefully before paying.
| Fee question | Official position |
|---|---|
| How much is the APFC application fee | Rs 25 |
| Who gets fee exemption | Women of any community, plus SC, ST and PwBD candidates |
| How to pay the fee | Visa, Master or RuPay credit and debit cards, UPI, or internet banking of any bank |
| Fee payment deadline | Up to the closing date and time of the application window |
| Is the fee refundable | No. It is not refunded and cannot be carried to another selection |
Important dates for the EPFO APFC recruitment 2026
The Commission has published the test date inside the advertisement itself, which is unusual and useful — you get roughly four months of preparation time from the closing date.
| Date question | Official schedule |
|---|---|
| When was the notification out | 21.08.2026 |
| When does apply online start | 22.08.2026 on the UPSC ORA portal |
| Last date to apply | 11.09.2026 at 1800 hrs |
| When is the APFC exam date | 20.12.2026, pen and paper Recruitment Test |
| When is the APFC interview | To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates |
UPSC APFC exam pattern and syllabus 2026
The Recruitment Test only shortlists you for the interview, but it carries three times the interview’s weight in the final merit, so it decides the selection in practice.
| Exam pattern question | What Appendix-I lays down |
|---|---|
| APFC exam duration and format | Two hours, objective type with multiple choice answers |
| Paper language | Both English and Hindi |
| Negative marking | One-third of the marks of that question for every wrong answer; unmarked questions carry no penalty |
| Total marks of RT and interview | 300 marks for the Recruitment Test, 100 marks for the interview |
| Weightage in final merit | 75:25 between the Recruitment Test and the interview |
| Interview qualifying marks | 50 and above for General and EWS, with lower thresholds for reserved categories |
| APFC syllabus topics | General English; Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements; Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy; Governance and Constitution of India; General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications; Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability; Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India; Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance; Current Events of National and International Importance |
APFC salary, probation and job profile
This is a permanent Group A post with an All India transfer liability, so weigh the posting reality alongside the pay level.
| Job question | Official detail |
|---|---|
| What is the APFC salary | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC |
| Is APFC a permanent Group A post | Permanent, Central Board Group A, Non-Ministerial |
| Probation period | One year |
| APFC posting and transfer liability | New Delhi, with All India Service liability to serve anywhere in India |
| Pension scheme | NPS, applicable with effect from 01.01.2004 |
| APFC job profile | Enforcement, recovery, accounts, administration, cash, legal, pension and computer work, including inquiries, claim settlement and reconciliation of bank statements |
How to apply for UPSC APFC 2026 online
Applications are accepted only through the Commission’s Online Recruitment Application portal. Do not wait for the last evening — the window shuts at 1800 hrs, not midnight.
- Open the UPSC ORA portal linked in the Important Links section below, from 22.08.2026 onwards.
- Complete the one-time registration if you do not already hold an ORA account.
- Select Advertisement No. 52-2026 (Special) and Vacancy No. 26085201722 for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.
- Fill in your particulars exactly as they appear on your documents, since wrong information can lead to rejection at computer-based shortlisting and even debarment.
- Pay the Rs 25 fee by card, UPI or internet banking, unless you fall in an exempted category.
- Submit the application before 1800 hrs on 11.09.2026 and save a printout for the interview stage.
Important Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Apply online on the UPSC ORA portal | Open UPSC ORA application portal |
| Download Advertisement No. 52-2026 (Special) PDF | Download official advertisement PDF |
| UPSC recruitment advertisements page | Open UPSC advertisements page |
| UPSC official website | Visit upsc.gov.in |
| EPFO official website | Visit epfindia.gov.in |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 hub page |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many APFC vacancies are there in UPSC Advt 52-2026?
Eighty Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies in EPFO, under Vacancy No. 26085201722.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC APFC 2026?
11.09.2026 at 1800 hrs. The window opens on 22.08.2026 on the UPSC ORA portal.
What is the UPSC APFC 2026 exam date?
The pen and paper Recruitment Test is fixed for 20.12.2026 in the advertisement itself.
What qualification is needed for APFC?
A degree of a recognised University or equivalent. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable, not compulsory.
What is the age limit for UPSC APFC 2026?
35 years for UR and EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC and ST, judged as on 11.09.2026.
Is there any age relaxation for PwBD candidates?
Yes, up to 10 further years, subject to a maximum age of 56 years.
How much is the APFC application fee?
Rs 25. Women of any community, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates, pay no fee.
Is there negative marking in the APFC Recruitment Test?
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer. Unmarked questions carry no penalty.
How many marks does the APFC Recruitment Test carry?
300 marks for the Recruitment Test and 100 marks for the interview, weighted 75:25 in the final merit.
What is the salary of an Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner?
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC, with one year of probation.
Where will an APFC be posted?
Headquarters is New Delhi, but the post carries All India Service liability, so officers may serve anywhere in India.
Can I apply offline for UPSC APFC 2026?
No. Applications are accepted only online through the Commission's Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora/.