UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026
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UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026 is released for the Enforcement Officer (EO) and Accounts Officer (AO) Recruitment Test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It covers nine major subjects including General English, Indian Freedom Struggle, Current Events, Indian Polity & Economy, General Accounting Principles, Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, General Science & Computer Applications, Quantitative Aptitude & Mental Ability, and Social Security in India.
Overview of UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | UPSC EPFO EO/AO Recruitment Test 2026 |
| Posts | Enforcement Officer (EO) / Accounts Officer (AO) |
| Vacancies | 391 (Tentative) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Type of Questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks (Written) | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Interview (100 Marks) |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC EPFO EO AO Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 120 | 300 |
| Indian Freedom Struggle | ||
| Current Events and Developmental Issues | ||
| Indian Polity and Economy | ||
| General Accounting Principles | ||
| Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | ||
| General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications | ||
| General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | ||
| Social Security in India |
Key Points:
- The written exam is of 300 marks.
- Each correct answer carries 2.5 marks.
- 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers.
- Medium: English & Hindi.
Full UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026 (Section-wise in Table)
| Subject | Detailed Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Phrase replacement, Reading Comprehension, Sentence/Para Completion, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Phrases/Idioms, Spellings, Synonyms/Antonyms |
| Indian Freedom Struggle | British Expansion in India, Early Structure of British Raj, Economic Impact of British Rule, Social & Cultural Developments, Social & Religious Reform Movements, Indian Response to British Rule, Birth of Indian Nationalism, Origins of Modern Politics, Industrialization, Struggle for Independence under Gandhi Ji, Labour Movements |
| Current Events and Developmental Issues | National and International Current Affairs, Developmental Issues, Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Schemes |
| Indian Polity and Economy | Indian Constitution, Political System, Governance, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, Sustainable Development, Indian Economy, Poverty, Social Inclusion, Demographics |
| General Accounting Principles | Principles of Accounting, Analysing & Recording Transactions, Adjustments & Financial Statements, Accounting Cycle Completion, Subsidiary Ledgers, Special Journals |
| Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | Social Security Laws: EPF & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952, ESI Act 1948, Labour Welfare Fund Act, Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, Employee’s Compensation Act 1923 Working Hours & Conditions: Factories Act 1948, Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946, Shops & Commercial Establishments Act, Contract Labour Act 1970, Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act 1979 Equality & Women Empowerment: Equal Remuneration Act 1976, Maternity Benefits Act 1961 Prohibitive Labour Laws: Bonded Labour Abolition Act 1976, Child Labour Act 1986 Employment & Training: Apprentices Act 1961, Industrial Disputes Act 1947, Trade Unions Act 1926, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Payment of Wages Act 1936, Payment of Bonus Act 1965 |
| General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications | Basic concepts of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Computer fundamentals, MS Office, Internet & Networking, Computer Applications |
| General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest, Arithmetic Problems, Logical Reasoning, Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations |
| Social Security in India | Concept & History of Social Security, Constitutional Provisions, Government Schemes related to Social Security, EPFO-related Laws and Schemes, Related Labour Legislations |
