UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the detailed notification for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Recruitment 2026. The notification was issued on August 21, 2026, with 80 vacancies announced for the APFC post.The online registration process will begin on August 22 and continue until September 11, 2026. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test is scheduled for December 20, 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the UPSC online application portal.UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 important datesThe short notification was issued on August 19, followed by the detailed notification on August 21. The registration window opens on August 22.
| Event | Date |
| Short APFC notification | August 19, 2026 |
| Detailed APFC notification | August 21, 2026 |
| Registration begins | August 22, 2026 |
| Registration closes | September 11, 2026 |
| Recruitment Test | December 20, 2026 |
| Interview | October-November 2027, expected |
• Direct linik to check and download the official notification | Apply here80 APFC vacancies announcedUPSC has notified 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies. The category-wise distribution includes 29 posts for the General category, eight for EWS, 18 for OBC, 15 for SC and 10 for ST candidates. Three of the total vacancies are reserved for PwBD categories.The APFC selection process will comprise a Recruitment Test followed by an interview.Labour Codes replace Labour Laws in syllabusThe latest notification contains a change in the APFC syllabus. Labour Laws has been replaced by Labour Codes in the syllabus.Other areas include General English, Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements, developmental issues and current trends in the Indian economy, governance and the Constitution of India, General Science and basic computer applications.The syllabus also covers elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability, Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India, Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance, and current national and international events.UPSC EPFO APFC eligibility and feeCandidates must have a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable.The maximum age is 35 years for General and EWS candidates, calculated as on the last date of application. Age relaxation will apply according to the applicable rules. No minimum age has been specified.The application fee is Rs 25 for candidates required to pay it. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempt from the fee.Candidates should complete registration within the prescribed period and check the detailed notification for application requirements and other conditions.
