UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 – Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer & APFC (230 Posts)

Published: 2025-07-29

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for 230 posts in Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under Special Advertisement No. 52/2025. These include 156 Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and 74 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies. Apply online through upsconline.nic.in before 18 August 2025.

Important date

  • Application Start Date: 29 July 2025

  • Online Apply Last Date: 18 August 2025 (23:59 hrs)

  • Exam & Interview schedules: To be announced on official website

Fees

  • General / EWS / OBC categories: ₹25 (per post)

  • Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen: No fee

  • For applying to both posts (EO/AO + APFC), total fee is ₹50 ₹25 + ₹25 if applicable

Age limit

  • EO/AO Posts:

    • UR/EWS: ≤ 30 years

    • OBC: ≤ 33 years

    • SC/ST: ≤ 35 years

    • PwBD: ≤ 40 years

  • APFC Posts:

    • UR/EWS & OBC: ≤ 35 years

    • SC/ST: ≤ 40 years

    • PwBD: ≤ 45 years

Payment Method

Payment Mode - Online

You can make the payment using the following methods: Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Eligibilty

Educational Qualifications

  • EO/AO: Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.

  • APFC: Bachelor’s degree required; preference given to candidates with diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration (desirable).

Nationality

  • Must be a citizen of India

Vaccancy

Post Vacancies Pay Level (7th CPC)
Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer 156 Level-8
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner 74 Level-10
Total 230 —

Relevant reservations apply for OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD categories

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Salary Details

  • EO/AO (Level‑8): Entry basic pay approx. ₹47,600 + allowances

  • APFC (Level‑10): Entry basic pay approx. ₹56,100 + allowances

  • Starting in-hand salary (approx.): ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 based on HRA, DA & other allowances

  • Maximum Pay: Can rise to ₹2+ lakh/month as per pay scale progression and seniority

Note: Promoted employees receive increased benefits and long-term security.

Selection Process

  1. Combined Recruitment Test (CRT): Written examination for both posts (pen-paper mode)

  2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates (for APFC) attend an interview

  3. Final Merit List: Based on aggregate performance in CRT + Interview (if applicable)

  4. Document & Medical Verification: Mandatory before appointment

How to Apply

  1. Visit upsconline.nic.in

  2. Register / Log in to start application

  3. Fill required personal, academic & work details

  4. Upload necessary documents and pay application fee

  5. Submit and print confirmation for future reference

  6. Fee paid per applied post; no fee for exempted categories

Syllabus & Exam Pattern

  • Stage-1 (CRT Written Examination): General Studies, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Service Rules & Labour Laws

  • Stage-2 (Interview): Only for APFC posts; assesses personality, administrative aptitude & domain understanding

Exact exam structure, marking scheme & syllabus details will be available in the official advertisement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025?

A: The last date to submit the online application is 18th August 2025 (11:59 PM).

Q: How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?

A: A total of 230 vacancies have been announced:

156 posts for Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer (EO/AO)

74 posts for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required?

A: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is mandatory for both EO/AO and APFC posts. For APFC, candidates with diplomas in Labour Law, Company Law, or Public Administration are preferred.

Q: What is the application fee for this recruitment?

A: ₹25 for General, EWS, and OBC categories (per post)

No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen and all women candidates

Q: Can I apply for both EO/AO and APFC posts?

A: Yes, eligible candidates can apply for both posts, but must pay the application fee separately for each post (if not exempted).

Q: What is the selection process for UPSC EPFO Recruitment?

A: EO/AO: Written exam only (Combined Recruitment Test)

APFC: Written exam + Interview
Shortlisted candidates will also go through document verification and medical tests.

Q: What is the expected in-hand salary?

A: EO/AO: ₹47,600 basic + allowances → In-hand approx. ₹50,000/month

APFC: ₹56,100 basic + allowances → In-hand approx. ₹60,000/month

Q: Where can I apply online?

A: Apply through the official UPSC portal:
🔗 https://upsconline.nic.in

Q: Is there any age relaxation?

A: Yes. UPSC provides age relaxation as per government norms:

OBC: +3 years

SC/ST: +5 years

PwBD: +10 years

Additional relaxations for Ex-servicemen and departmental candidates

Q: Is the exam conducted online or offline?

A: The exam (CRT) is typically offline (pen-and-paper based), objective-type (MCQ).

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