Archive · 22 Aug 2026
UPSC Announces 80 EPFO APFC Posts, Applications Open August 22
The Union Public Service Commission has announced a new job examination for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts.
People can apply online from August 22 to September 11, 2026.
The application website is upsc.gov.in.
The written Recruitment Test will be held on December 20, 2026.
Candidates who do well in that test may be invited to an interview.
Applicants need a degree from a recognized university.
The application fee is Rs 25 for candidates who must pay it, while certain groups are exempt.
The exam syllabus now says Labour Codes instead of Labour Laws.
The Union Public Service Commission announced 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies for 2026.
Applications will be accepted online from August 22 through September 11, 2026, at upsc.gov.in.
The Recruitment Test is scheduled for December 20, 2026, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Applicants need a degree from a recognized university; the general and EWS age limit is 35 years.
The APFC syllabus replaces Labour Laws with Labour Codes and includes social security, governance, economics, and other subjects.
- Who
- The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation.
- What
- It has announced 80 APFC vacancies and a two-stage selection process involving a Recruitment Test and an interview.
- When
- The notification was published on August 21, 2026; applications run from August 22 to September 11, 2026, and the Recruitment Test is scheduled for December 20, 2026.
- Where
- Applications must be submitted through the Union Public Service Commission website, upsc.gov.in.
- Why
- The recruitment is being conducted to fill 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies.
- Total vacancies
- 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts
- Application window
- August 22 to September 11, 2026
- Recruitment Test
- December 20, 2026
- Eligibility
- A degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification
- Age limit
- Maximum 35 years for General and EWS candidates, calculated on the application deadline
- Application fee
- Rs 25 for candidates required to pay; SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempt
- Selection process
- Recruitment Test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates