The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment. Online applications started on 22 August 2026, and the last date has been extended to 14 September 2026 (6:00 PM) under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Apply Start Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 11 September 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Extended Last Date to Apply | 14 September 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 September 2026 |
| Age Limit As On | 11 September 2026 |
| Recruitment Test Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
Vacancy Details
UPSC is recruiting for 80 APFC posts. Three posts are horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates.
| Category | No. of Posts |
| General (UR) | 29 |
| EWS | 08 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. A Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration is desirable, not a substitute for the degree. No essential work experience is required.
Applicants should be Indian citizens and must meet all eligibility conditions as on the prescribed date.
Age Limit (As On 11 September 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| UR / EWS | Maximum 35 years |
| OBC | Maximum 38 years |
| SC / ST | Maximum 40 years |
UPSC allows age relaxation for PwBD, EPFO employees, and other eligible categories as per government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹25 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / All Female | ₹0 (Nil) |
Pay the fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Salary
The APFC post is in Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500). The post is covered under the National Pension System (NPS). Selected candidates will be on probation for one year.
Selection Process
UPSC will select candidates through the following stages:
- Written Recruitment Test (RT)
- Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
Apply online only through the UPSC portal before 14 September 2026, 6:00 PM.
- Visit the UPSC online application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) / Universal Registration if you do not already have an account.
- Log in and open the application for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (Advt. No. 52/2026).
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee if it applies to you.
- Review the form, submit it, and save or print a copy for future use.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Apply well before the extended deadline and keep a copy of your submitted form. Check the UPSC website regularly for the admit card and further updates.
