UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) under Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, offering a total of 80 vacancies. The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notice has been released on 19th August 2026 for direct recruitment through selection in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour & Employment. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 22nd August 2026, and the last date to apply online is 11th September 2026.
APFC is a Group “A” gazetted post in EPFO offering Level-10 pay as per the 7th CPC, making it a highly sought-after opportunity for graduates aiming for a stable central government career. Candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria, age limit, and category-wise vacancy details before filling out the online application form.
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Department Name | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Post Name | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Advt. No. | Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 80 |
| Pay Scale | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Notification Date | 19th August 2026 |
| Category | UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19th August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22nd August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11th September 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 is 18-35 Years (Max age: 35 for UR/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 11.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | 80 (UR-29, EWS-8, OBC-18, SC-15, ST-10) | Any Graduate |
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Recruitment Test (RT) / Written Exam
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not already registered.
- Select the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancy link under Special Advt No. 52/2026.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and category details accurately.
- Upload the scanned copies of required documents, photographs, and signatures in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (Soon) | Notification |
| UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 22.08.2026) | Apply Online |
| Union Public Service Commission Official Website | UPSC |
