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EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 153 Promotional Posts

EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 153 Promotional Posts

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO LDCE Notification 2026 for Conducting the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the post of Lower Division Clerk /Junior Secretariat Assistant at epfindia.gov.in. A total of 153 vacancies have been announced through the EPFO LDC/ JSA Recruitment 2026.

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The online application process for EPFO LDC/ JSA Recruitment 2026 has started on 20-3-2026 and will remain open until 01-04-2026

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

EPFO Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Company Name Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Post Name Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant
No of Posts 153 Posts across 23 zones/regions
Exam Type Computer Based — Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Scheme EPFO LDC/JSA Departmental Competitive Exam Scheme, 2023
Start Date for Apply Online  20-03-2026
Last Date for Apply Online  01-04-2026
Official Website epfindia.gov.in

EPFO Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant Promotion 2026 Notification PDF

EPFO has published the official notification for Promotion of 153 Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant vide Ref. No. A-45013/7/2022-EXAM/909 Dated 18.03.2026. The detailed notification and online application link are available on the official EPFO website epfindia.gov.in.

EPFO Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

Vacancy Summary (as on 31.12.2025)

Zone / Region Total
Andhra Pradesh 4
Bihar 1
Chennai & Puducherry 27
Chandigarh 5
Chhattisgarh 1
Delhi 3
Gujarat 19
Haryana 1
Head Office 7
Himachal Pradesh 1
Jharkhand 1
Karnataka 10
Kerala 8
Madhya Pradesh 1
Maharashtra 42
Odisha 1
Rajasthan 4
Telangana 4
Uttar Pradesh 1
Uttarakhand 1
West Bengal 12
Total 153

Important Dates

Event Date
Advertisement Release Date 18 March 2026
Application Start Date 20 March 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application 01 April 2026
Exam Date 02 May 2026
PDF Submission to ACC/Zones 04 April 2026
Eligible List Sent to HO 06 April 2026
Cut-off Date for Eligibility 01 January 2025

EPFO Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant Eligibility Criteria

For LDC

Group 'C' employees whose pay scale is identical or lower than LDC, and Group 'D' employees serving in respective offices; must possess minimum matriculation (or equivalent) and have completed 5 years regular service in Group 'D' and Group 'C' isolated cadre.

For JSA

Group 'C' staff of Head Office with matriculation or equivalent pass qualification, and minimum 3 years regular service in the grade at Level-1 in Pay Matrix [18000–56900].

Selection Process

Exam Pattern

Paper Subjects Duration Total Marks Mode
Paper I English, Administration, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Reasoning 120 min 100 Computer Based MCQs

How to Apply

  • Visit https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/epfofeb26/
  • Fill and submit the application form online before 01 April 2026
  • Forward the duly filled PDF to concerned ACC (HQ)/ACC (Zones)/Director (PDUNASS)/ACC(ASD) by 04 April 2026
  • Eligible list in prescribed Annexure-II format to be emailed to [email protected] by 06 April 2026

EPFO Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant Important Links

EPFO LDC/ JSA Promotion Notification FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for EPFO LDC JSA Recruitment 2026?

The online application process for EPFO Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC/JSA) LDCE 2026 started on 20 March 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 01 April 2026. Candidates must also forward the printed PDF to the concerned ACC/Zonal office by 04 April 2026

Q2. How many vacancies are there in EPFO LDC JSA Promotion 2026?

EPFO has announced a total of 153 vacancies for promotion to the post of Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026. The highest vacancies are in Maharashtra (42) and Chennai & Puducherry (27)

Q3. Who is eligible for EPFO LDC JSA Limited Departmental Exam 2026?

For LDC: Group 'C' (pay scale same or lower than LDC) and Group 'D' employees with minimum Matriculation qualification and 5 years regular service. For JSA: Group 'C' staff at Head Office with Matriculation and minimum 3 years regular service in Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900).

Q4. What is the exam date and pattern for EPFO LDC JSA 2026?

The EPFO LDC/JSA LDCE 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for 02 May 2026. It is a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 MCQs on: English Language, Administration, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability

Q5. Where can I download the official EPFO LDC JSA Notification 2026 PDF?

The official EPFO LDC/JSA Notification 2026 (Ref. No. A-45013/7/2022-EXAM/909 dated 18.03.2026) is available on the EPFO website epfindia.gov.in under the Recruitments / Circulars section. Direct PDF link is also hosted on the IBPS application portal. It contains full details on vacancies, eligibility, exam scheme, and important instructions.

Q6. Is EPFO LDC JSA 2026 open for all or only departmental candidates?

EPFO LDC/JSA Recruitment 2026 is strictly a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion. It is open only to existing regular Group 'C' and Group 'D' employees of EPFO who fulfill the service and qualification criteria. Fresh/external candidates are not eligible to apply. This is an internal promotion opportunity, not a direct recruitment drive.

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