UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out For 80 Posts At upsc.gov.in; Apply From August 22

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the recruitment notification for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) positions under Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) for the year 2026. A total of 80 vacancies have been announced across various categories, including General, EWS (Economically Weaker Section), OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities).

The application process opened on August 22, 2026, and will remain open until September 11, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the online UPSC application portal, upsc.gov.in.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification, with a desirable qualification in areas such as Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration. The maximum age limit is 35 years for General and EWS candidates, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per government rules. There is no minimum age requirement mentioned in the notification.

The application fee is Rs 25 for candidates who need to pay it, while SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates are exempted. The detailed notification outlines the steps to apply, which include visiting the official UPSC website, registering, filling out the application form, uploading necessary documents, paying the fee (if applicable), and carefully reviewing the submitted application before final submission.

The recruitment test followed by an interview will determine the final selection, with the syllabus incorporating Labour Codes instead of Labour Laws.