UPSC EPFO 2025 Notification PDF Out – Apply for 230 EO/AO & APFC Posts

July 29, 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a special recruitment advertisement for the year 2025, announcing a total of 230 vacancies under the EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation). This recruitment drive includes two major posts: Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC), inviting eligible candidates to apply online through the official UPSC portal. The post is permanent. Group- “B”, Non-Ministerial.These roles offer a significant opportunity for aspirants preparing for competitive government jobs, especially those interested in administrative and labour welfare services.

The EO/AO and APFC positions are highly sought-after in the Ministry of Labour & Employment due to their permanent nature, attractive pay scales, and prestigious responsibilities. Candidates selected through this recruitment will play key roles in enforcing social security laws, managing provident fund operations, and ensuring compliance with labour regulations across India. The selection process will include a recruitment test followed by an interview round for shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must carefully read the official UPSC EPFO 2025 notification PDF, which outlines detailed eligibility criteria, application deadlines, exam syllabus, and other instructions. With a total of 230 posts, this is one of the most anticipated recruitment notifications for government job aspirants in 2025. Interested candidates are advised to apply early and start preparing thoroughly for the exam stages ahead.

UPSC EPFO 2025: Online Application & Important Dates

  • Application Start Date: 29 July 2025 (from 12:00 Noon)
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 18 August 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
  • Application Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
  • Eligibility Cut-off Date: 18 August 2025 (closing date of application)
  • Instructions: Enter all details correctly. Incorrect details may lead to rejection or debarment.
  • Interview Date: Will be informed separately to shortlisted candidates.
  • Documents Required: Printout of online application and supporting documents at the time of interview.

1. UPSC EPFO 2025: Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer

  • Total Vacancies: 156 (UR-78, EWS-1, OBC-42, SC-23, ST-12)
  • PwBD Reservation: 9 posts (5 – Blind/Low Vision, 3 – Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 1 – SLD/MI/MD)
  • Pay Scale: Level-08 as per 7th CPC
  • Age Limit: UR/EWS – 30 yrs, OBC – 33 yrs, SC/ST – 35 yrs, PwBD – 40 yrs
  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
  • Duties: Enforcement, recovery, claims, cash, accounts, legal, admin, MIS, etc.
  • Post Type: Permanent, Group B, Non-Ministerial
  • Headquarters: New Delhi

2. UPSC EPFO 2025: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)

  • Total Vacancies: 74 (UR-29, EWS-7, OBC-19, SC-10, ST-9)
  • PwBD Reservation: 3 posts (2 – Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 1 – SLD/MI/MD)
  • Pay Scale: Level-10 as per 7th CPC
  • Age Limit: UR/EWS – 35 yrs, OBC – 38 yrs, SC/ST – 40 yrs, PwBD – 45 yrs
  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
  • Duties: Administration, enforcement of EPF Act, policy formation, and monitoring
  • Post Type: Permanent, Group A, Gazetted
  • Headquarters: New Delhi

Important Notes for UPSC EPFO 2025 Applicants

  • Application Mode: Candidates must apply online only at https://upsconline.nic.in. No physical application forms will be accepted.
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: Up to 5 years
    • OBC: Up to 3 years
    • EPFO Employees: Up to 5 years
    • Other categories: As per official UPSC recruitment rules
    Candidates must produce caste certificates in the prescribed format for age or category relaxation.
  • Community Reservation: Reservation benefits are only applicable if the caste is listed in the Central Government list. No category change requests will be accepted after submission.
  • Probation Period: Two years.
  • Selection Test: A pen-and-paper based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) will be conducted to shortlist candidates for interview. The exam date will be notified on the UPSC website.

Scheme and Syllabus for the Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)

Scheme of the Test

  • The test will be of two hours duration.
  • All questions will carry equal marks.
  • The test will consist of objective-type questions with multiple choice answers.
  • The medium of the test will be both English and Hindi.
  • Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty will be imposed if a question is left unanswered.

Syllabus of the Test

The syllabus will broadly cover the following topics:

  1. General English – Understanding of English language and effective use of words.
  2. Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements
  3. Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
  4. Governance and Constitution of India
  5. General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
  6. Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
  7. Industrial Relations, Labour Laws and Social Security in India
  8. Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance
  9. Current Events of National and International Importance

Weightage and Interview Standards

Weightage of Marks

The weightage of marks for the Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) and Interview will be in the ratio of 75:25 for determining the final merit.

Minimum Standards for Interview

The minimum qualifying marks in the interview for different categories are as follows:

  • General / EWS: 50 marks and above
  • OBC: 45 marks and above (relaxed standards)
  • SC / ST: 40 marks and above (relaxed standards)

7. Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Centers

The CRT will be conducted across the following 78 centers in India:

  • 1. Agartala
  • 2. Agra
  • 3. Ahmedabad
  • 4. Aizawl
  • 5. Ajmer
  • 6. Aligarh
  • 7. Almora (Uttarakhand)
  • 8. Ananthapuru
  • 9. Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
  • 10. Bareilly
  • 11. Bengaluru
  • 12. Bhopal
  • 13. Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)
  • 14. Chandigarh
  • 15. Chennai*
  • 16. Coimbatore
  • 17. Cuttack
  • 18. Dehradun
  • 19. Delhi
  • 20. Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh)
  • 21. Dharwar
  • 22. Dispur*
  • 23. Faridabad
  • 24. Gangtok
  • 25. Gautam Buddha Nagar
  • 26. Gaya
  • 27. Ghaziabad
  • 28. Gorakhpur
  • 29. Gurgaon
  • 30. Gwalior
  • 31. Hyderabad
  • 32. Imphal
  • 33. Indore
  • 34. Itanagar
  • 35. Jabalpur
  • 36. Jaipur
  • 37. Jammu
  • 38. Jodhpur
  • 39. Jorhat
  • 40. Kochi
  • 41. Kohima
  • 42. Kolkatta*
  • 43. Kozhikode (Calicut)
  • 44. Lucknow
  • 45. Ludhiana
  • 46. Madurai
  • 47. Mandi (Himachal Pradesh)
  • 48. Mumbai
  • 49. Mysuru
  • 50. Nagpur*
  • 51. Nasik
  • 52. Navi Mumbai
  • 53. Panaji (Goa)
  • 54. Patna
  • 55. Port Blair
  • 56. Prayagraj (Allahabad)
  • 57. Puducherry
  • 58. Pune
  • 59. Raipur
  • 60. Rajkot
  • 61. Ranchi
  • 62. Sambalpur
  • 63. Shillong
  • 64. Shimla
  • 65. Siliguri
  • 66. Srinagar
  • 67. Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
  • 68. Surat
  • 69. Thane
  • 70. Thiruvananthapuram
  • 71. Tiruchirapalli
  • 72. Tirupati
  • 73. Udaipur
  • 74. Varanasi
  • 75. Vellore
  • 76. Vijayawada
  • 77. Vishakhapatnam
  • 78. Warangal

Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) Exam Details

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Type: Objective (MCQ) with equal marks for all questions
  • Language: English & Hindi
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd deduction for wrong answers

Syllabus Overview

  • General English
  • Indian Culture & Freedom Movement
  • Indian Economy & Development Issues
  • Indian Constitution & Governance
  • General Science & Computer Basics
  • Maths, Statistics & Mental Ability
  • Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
  • Accountancy, Auditing & Insurance
  • Current Affairs (National & International)

Exam Centers

CRT will be held in 78 centers across India. Center allotment is based on first-apply-first-allot basis, except for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur which have no limits. Early applicants have a better chance of getting their preferred center.

Important Note

The exact date and time of the exam will be announced on the UPSC website. Centers and schedule are subject to change by the commission.

Application Fee

  • General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25 for one post, ₹50 for both posts
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee (Exempted)
  • Payment Modes: SBI cash deposit, Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Cards
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 18th August 2025, 23:59 hrs

Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. Applications without the required fee will be rejected.

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