{
  "id": 2077012,
  "title": "UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 Released; 80 Vacancies Announced, Check Dates, Eligibility and Fee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/upsc-epfo-apfc-notification-2026-released-80-vacancies-announced",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T04:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/upsc-epfo-apfc-notification-2026-released-80-vacancies-announced-check-dates-eligibility-and-fee"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a recruitment notification for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) post under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). A total of 80 vacancies were released for this position. The detailed notification, along with the application process, will be available starting from August 22, 2026. Candidates can begin submitting their applications online until September 11, 2026. The recruitment test is expected to be held on December 20, 2026, with the interview scheduled for October-November 2027. Out of the 80 total vacancies, 29 are for General/UR category, 8 for EWS, 18 for OBC, 15 for SC, 10 for ST, and 3 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The application fee is ₹25 for the General/OBC/EWS category, while it is free for women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.",
  "summary": "UPSC EPFO APFC 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the short notification for the EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Recruitment 2026. The notification was issued announcing 80 vacancies for the APFC post. The detailed notification will be released on August 22, 2026, which is also when the online application process will begin. Eligible candidates will be…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}