Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is inviting applications for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) positions in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Overview UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025
- Total Vacancies: 156 (EO/AO) + 74 (APFC) = 230 posts
- Work Location: Anywhere in India, HQ in New Delhi.
- Departments: All under EPFO, Ministry of Labour & Employment.
- Application Online: https://upsconline.nic.in — no offline forms accepted.
Vacancy & Reservation Overview
Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 78 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC | 42 |
| SC | 23 |
| ST | 12 |
| PwBD | 9 |
| Total | 156 |
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 32 |
| EWS | 7 |
| OBC | 28 |
| SC | 7 |
| PwBD | 3 |
| Total | 74 |
- Special reservations for PwBD: Multiple categories provided according to benchmark disability standards.
- Women are encouraged to apply to help create a gender-balanced workforce.
Essential Eligibility Criteria
For EO/AO:
- Any graduate degree from a recognized university.
- Max age: 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC/ST), 40 (PwBD).
For APFC:
- Degree from recognized university or equivalent.
- Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration (desirable, not mandatory).
- Max age: 35 (UR/EWS/ST), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC), 45 (PwBD).
Age relaxations available for ex-servicemen, government employees, and other special categories as per official rules. See full details in notification.
Key Perks & Job Details
- EO/AO: Pay Level 8 (as per 7th CPC)
- APFC: Pay Level 10 (as per 7th CPC)
- All posts are permanent, central government, Group ‘A/B’, non-ministerial.
- Full benefits: leave, pension, medical, travel allowances, and more.
- Probation: 2 years.
- Posting: Anywhere in India, but reporting to EPFO HQ, New Delhi.
What Will You Do?
Job Roles Include:
- Enforcement, recovery, accounts, administration, handling legal claims.
- Settlement of pension and provident fund claims.
- General administration and MIS returns.
- Regular statutory and administrative audits.
Application & Selection Process
- How to Apply:
- Apply online at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Universal Registration (URN) is required.
- Fill proper details, upload documents, and pay the fee (Rs.25 for single post/Rs.50 for both).
- SC/ST/PwBD/women pay no fee.
- Recruitment Test (RT):
- Pen & paper, objective test (2 hours).
- Syllabus covers English, Indian Economy, Governance, General Science, Computer, Maths/Stats/Mental Ability, Labour Laws, Accountancy, GK.
- Exams held across 78 Indian cities.
- Negative marking: 1/3 penalty for wrong answers.
- Admit Cards will be online—no postal delivery.
- Interview:
- Candidates shortlisted after the test are called for an interview (marks weightage 75% RT + 25% interview).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 26 July 2025 |
| Application Start | 29 July 2025 (noon) |
| Application End | 18 Aug 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| RT Exam | Announced later (Check UPSC site) |
| Admit Card Download | 3 weeks before exam |
| Interview/Result Dates | Check UPSC site/email |
FAQs – UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025
Q1: Who can apply for these jobs?
Anyone with a graduation degree (and other specific criteria for APFC) within the age limits.
Q2: Is there any reservation for PwBD?
Yes, multiple PwBD sub-categories are eligible—see detailed table in the notification.
Q3: How do I apply?
Apply online through the official UPSC portal — https://upsconline.nic.in.
Q4: What is the selection process?
First, a recruitment test (RT) — then interview for shortlisted candidates.
Q5: How do I get my admit card?
Download it from the UPSC website, no physical copies sent.
Q6: What’s the application fee?
Rs.25 for one post, Rs.50 for both. SC/ST/PwBD/women pay no fee.
Q7: What if I make a mistake in my application?
No corrections after submission—fill details carefully!
Q8: Where are test centers?
Test centers are in 78 major cities — check the full list in the notice.
Q9: What is the pay scale?
EO/AO – Level 8; APFC – Level 10 as per 7th CPC with all perks.
Q10: How to get more help?
Call the UPSC helpline: 011-24041001 (10 AM–5:30 PM, working days).
