The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 for recruitment to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment. A total of 80 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive.
The online application process will start from 22 August 2026 and eligible candidates can apply through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal. The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
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| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Department Name | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Post Name | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| No. of Posts | 80 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Vacancy No. | 26085201722 |
| Job Type | Central Government Jobs |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 22-08-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 11-09-2026 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
| Application Portal | https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ |
The vacancy number, category-wise age limits, pay level and application dates are stated in the indicative UPSC notice. The graduate qualification is also reported by both reference recruitment pages.
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Important Dates
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Starting Date for Apply Online: 22-08-2026
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Last Date for Apply Online: 11-09-2026
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Crucial Date for Determining Age Limit: 11-09-2026
UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
UPSC has announced 80 vacancies for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in EPFO. Out of the total vacancies, 3 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 29 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 08 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 18 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
| PwBD | 03 out of the above 80 vacancies |
Who Can Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates possessing a Graduate Degree from a recognized university or equivalent can apply for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post, subject to fulfilling the other eligibility conditions prescribed by UPSC.
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Post Name: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
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Qualification: Graduate Degree
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Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age and other eligibility requirements.
Candidates should check the detailed UPSC recruitment advertisement before applying because the Commission has stated that the detailed advertisement will prevail in case of any discrepancy with the indicative notice.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
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UR / EWS: Maximum 35 years
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OBC: Maximum 38 years
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SC / ST: Maximum 40 years
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PwBD: Age limit is further relaxable by up to 10 years for vacancies identified as suitable and/or reserved for PwBD candidates.
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The crucial date for determining the age limit is 11 September 2026.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
According to the recruitment reference information:
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UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 25/-
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SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil
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Female Candidates: Nil
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Payment Mode: Online
How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
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Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
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Open the recruitment section for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC).
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Read the detailed recruitment advertisement and instructions carefully.
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Complete the required registration process.
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Fill in personal, educational and category details correctly.
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Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
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Pay the application fee, if applicable.
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Check all entered information before submitting the application.
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Submit the online application on or before 11 September 2026.
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Save or take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
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- Sarkari Result: Click Here
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