UPSC Recruitment 2025: 230 Vacancies Announced In EPFO For EO/AO And APFC Posts—All About It

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a major recruitment drive for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Through its Special Advertisement No. 52/2025, the Commission is inviting online applications for 230 posts, including Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.

The application window opens on 29 July 2025 and will close on 18 August 2025, at 11:59 PM.

 Vacancy Details

A total of 156 posts have been announced for the position of EO/AO, while 74 posts are available for the role of APFC.

These posts are distributed across different categories including UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

The EO/AO post falls under Group ‘B’ (Non-Ministerial), while the APFC post is classified as Group ‘A’ (Non-Ministerial). Both posts are permanent in nature.

Eligibility Criteria

For EO/AO, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. For the APFC post, a Bachelor’s degree is essential, with a diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration listed as desirable.

The age limit for EO/AO is 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC, 35 for SC/ST, and 40 for PwBD.

For APFC, the age limits are 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC, 35 for ST, and 45 for PwBD candidates.

Additional age relaxations apply for government employees and other eligible categories.

Selection Process

The selection process includes a pen and paper-based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by a personal interview.

The CRT will be a two-hour objective test, conducted in both English and Hindi. There will be negative marking for wrong answers.

Syllabus

 General English

 Indian culture and freedom movements

 Indian economy and developmental issues

 Constitution and governance

 Labour laws and social security

 Principles of accountancy and auditing

 Elementary maths and mental ability

 General science and computer basics

 Current affairs (national and international)

The final merit list will be prepared using a 75:25 ratio between CRT and interview scores.

Application & Fee Details

Interested candidates must apply online at the official UPSC portal: [https://upsconline.nic.in](https://upsconline.nic.in). Candidates must also complete the Universal Registration (URN) process if not done already.

The application fee is Rs 25 for candidates applying to a single post and Rs 50 for those applying to both EO/AO and APFC. Women, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from payment.

How to Apply Online for UPSC EO/AO and APFC Posts at upsconline.nic.in

Candidates interested in applying for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) under the UPSC EPFO recruitment 2025 can follow the steps below:

Visit the official website: Go to https://upsconline.nic.in.

Access the application portal: Click on the link for “Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for EO/AO and APFC Posts.”

Register yourself: Complete the one-time Universal Registration (URN) if not done already. This generates your login credentials.

Fill out the application form: Enter your personal, educational, and professional details carefully.

Upload documents & submit: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, pay the applicable fee, and submit the application.

Print application: After submission, take a printout of the final form for future reference. No hard copy needs to be sent to UPSC.

Job Responsibilities and Pay Scale

The selected candidates will be posted in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and will be involved in various regulatory and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Enforcement of EPF laws and recovery of dues

Handling accounts, audits, and financial administration

Legal case management and settlement of claims

Maintenance of cash books and bank reconciliations

Managing pension and IT-related operations

Preparation of MIS (Management Information System) returns

Pay Scale

EO/AO: Classified as Group "B", Non-Ministerial, with Pay Level-08 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

APFC: Classified as Group "A", Non-Ministerial, with Pay Level-10 as per the 7th CPC.

Exam Centres and Other Guidelines

The recruitment test will be conducted across 78 exam centres nationwide. Centres will be allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis, and no request for change of centre will be entertained later.

The date of the exam will be announced on the UPSC website.

Candidates are advised to apply early and ensure that all details in the online application are accurate, as any errors or false information may lead to disqualification.

This UPSC recruitment 2025 drive is a significant opportunity for aspirants seeking stable government roles in regulatory and administrative functions under EPFO. Applicants are encouraged to read the full notification and prepare accordingly.

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