Union Public Service Commission · Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 · Vacancy No. 26085201722
Application Dates
- Application opened: August 22, 2026
- Extended deadline: September 14, 2026
- Closing time: 6:00 PM
- Recruitment test: December 20, 2026
Recruitment Summary
- Post: Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
- Total vacancies: 80
- Pay level: Level 10
- Organisation: EPFO
UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancy Overview
| Detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Department | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| Advertisement | Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Vacancy number | 26085201722 |
| Total vacancies | 80 |
| Reservation | UR 29, EWS 8, OBC 18, SC 15 and ST 10; 3 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates as specified in the advertisement |
| Pay scale | Level 10 in the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC |
| Post status | Permanent, Central Board Group A, Non-Ministerial |
Eligibility and Age Limit
The essential educational qualification is a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is listed as desirable, not essential.
| Category | Official upper age limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 35 years |
| OBC | 38 years |
| SC / ST | 40 years |
| PwBD | Further relaxation up to 10 years, subject to the maximum age and conditions in the advertisement |
Application Fee and Selection
The application fee is ₹25 for candidates who are not exempt. Women and SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee. UPSC accepts the available online card, UPI and internet-banking methods shown in the portal.
UPSC has scheduled a pen-and-paper recruitment test for December 20, 2026 to shortlist candidates for interview. The detailed test scheme, syllabus and selection conditions are provided in the official advertisement.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal from the first Important Official Link.
- Sign in or complete the account, Universal Registration and Common Application modules required by the portal.
- Select Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner under Vacancy No. 26085201722.
- Enter the recruitment-specific information and upload the supporting documents requested for each claim.
- Pay the prescribed fee if applicable, review the complete application and submit it before 6:00 PM on September 14, 2026.
- Download or print the finally submitted application for your records.
Important Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the extended last date for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026?
UPSC has extended the application deadline to September 14, 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
How many APFC vacancies are available?
Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 announces 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies in EPFO.
What is the essential qualification?
A degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification is essential. Candidates should verify all conditions in the advertisement.
When is the recruitment test?
UPSC has scheduled the pen-and-paper recruitment test for December 20, 2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹25 for non-exempt candidates. Women and SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt as stated in the official advertisement.
Disclaimer
UP Govt Jobs Portal is an independent information website and is not affiliated with UPSC, EPFO or any government authority. This page has been prepared from UPSC’s official extension notice and Special Advertisement No. 52/2026. Candidates must verify their eligibility and the current portal status on the official UPSC websites before submitting an application.