The UPSC EPFO is a national exam organised by the Union Public Service Commission to hire eligible individuals for 230 roles, including Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). The positions will be filled for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 has been released, providing details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, and registration dates. Individuals with a degree in law, management, or a related discipline can apply for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 from 29th July (noon) to 18th August 2025 (11:59 pm).
UPSC EPFO 2025 Notification Out
A brief UPSC EPFO notification 2025 was published on 22nd July 2025 in the Employment Newspaper regarding 230 EO/AO and APFC positions. The comprehensive notification PDF will be available shortly, containing thorough information regarding the specific recruitment process, such as eligibility requirements, selection procedures, exam format, syllabus, pay scale, application process details, and additional relevant information.
UPSC EPFO Exam 2025- Highlights
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is accountable for organising the UPSC EPFO Exam for the positions of Enforcement Officer (EO)/ Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). The selection of candidates will occur via a two-stage hiring process consisting of a Written Test and an Interview.
| UPSC EPFO 2025 Exam Summary | |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Enforcement Officer (EO), Accounts Officer (AO), and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
| Vacancies | 230 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 29th July (noon) to 18th August 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Written TestInterview/Personality Test |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Probation Period | 2 years |
| Salary | ₹43,600 to ₹55,200 |
| Job Location | National (Across India) |
| Official website | www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC EPFO 2025- Important Dates
The full schedule for the recruitment has been published by the Union Public Service Commission together with its official UPSC EPFO Notification 2025. The entire schedule of events for UPSC EPFO 2025 has been officially updated in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22nd July 2025 |
| Opening date of Registration | 29th July 2025 (noon) |
| Closing date of Registration | 18th August 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Admit Card | — |
| UPSC EPFO Exam Date 2025 | November 2025 (expected) |
UPSC EPFO Vacancy 2025
The combined number of positions for Enforcement Officer (EO), Accounts Officer (AO), and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) is 230. The confirmed job openings have been published together with the announcement of the UPSC EPFO Notification 2025. This time, there are 156 positions advertised for EO/AO and 74 positions for APFC roles.
Below are the UPSC EPFO vacancy details(expected):
| Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enforcement Officer (EO)/ Accounts Officer (AO) | 78 | 23 | 12 | 42 | 01 | 156 |
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) | 32 | 07 | — | 28 | 07 | 74 |
| Total | 110 | 30 | 12 | 70 | 08 | 230 |
UPSC EPFO Notification 2025– Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the basic eligibility requirements regarding educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible for the positions. The criteria for eligibility in UPSC EPFO recruitment 2025 are as outlined below:
1. Citizenship
To be eligible for this post, the candidate must be an Indian citizen without exception. If that’s not the case, the candidate may still be regarded as eligible if they are either:
- a subject of Nepal/Bhutan
- a Tibetan refugee settled permanently in India (since 1962).
- A person of Indian origin who has settled permanently in India from countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, and other East African countries.
2. Educational Credentials
- Educational requirement for EO/AO positions: A bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
- Educational requirements for APFC positions: Individuals holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognised university in India will qualify for this position.
- Required: A degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
- Preferred: Degree in Corporate Law/Employment Laws/Public Management.
3. Age Limit
The maximum age for UPSC EPFO Recruitment for EO/AO roles is 30 years, while for APFC, the maximum age is 35 years.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| ST/SC | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Employees of EPFO | 5 Years |
| PH (Gen) | 10 Years |
| PH (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PH (ST/SC) | 15 Years |
UPSC EPFO Notification 2025– Apply Online
Candidates interested in and qualified for the UPSC EPFO recruitment 2025 Exam must complete their online registration form via the official website at www.upsc.gov.in. The dates for online registration for the UPSC EPFO Exam have been announced along with the UPSC EPFO Notification 2025. The link will be accessible starting from July 29, 2025, at www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates must have all required documents ready when completing the online application form.
1. UPSC EPFO Application Fee 2025
Candidates must pay the required online application fee to submit their UPSC EPFO application form.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 25/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
2. How to Apply for UPSC EPFO 2025 Examination?
Adhere to the outlined procedures to apply online for the UPSC EPFO 2025 exam.
- Select the link for the UPSC EPFO Online Application Form.
- Once the new tab appears, select the “Apply Now” option.
- On the following page, look for the statement at the bottom, “Yes, I Agree.”
- Complete the Personal Information.
- Ultimately, accept the declaration and submit Section I of the UPSC EPFO Officer online application form.
- Proceed to Part II of the form and provide Payment details (for non-fee-exempted candidates), choose your examination centre and upload.
- Photograph,
- Signature,
- Photo Identity Card Document, and
- Declaration.
- Confirm all the credentials and then press Submit.
a. Requirements for UPSC EPFO Application Form 2025
- Matric Certificate/Marksheet
- Age Proof/Birth Certificate
- Education Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Challan/Credit Certificate/E-Challan
- Photograph
- Signature
UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025– Selection Process
The UPSC EPFO 2025 selection process comprises two main stages: a written examination (Recruitment Test) followed by an interview.
a. Stage 1: Recruitment Test
- Mode: Offline
- Type of Questions: Objective-type test (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks: 300 marks
- No. of Questions: 120, with each question of 2.5 marks.
- Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Language: The test is bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the General English section.
b. Stage 2: Interview/Personality Test
- Total Marks: 100 marks, which contribute 25% to the final selection.
- Qualifying Marks: The minimum qualifying marks vary by category: 50 for General/EWS, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PH.
- Motive: To analyse the candidate’s personality and suitability for the post.
UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Out- Exam Pattern
The selection procedure for UPSC EPFO 2025 necessitates passing a written Recruitment Test (RT). The exam will last for two hours, and every question carries the same value.
The Recruitment Test (RT) will be an Offline Examination (pen-and-paper based) featuring Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), followed by an Interview round.
| Parts | Name Of The Topic | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General English and Vocabulary | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Part B | Indian Culture and Freedom Movements with Current Events | ||
| Population, Development, and Globalisation | |||
| Constitution of India | |||
| Current Trends in the Indian Economy | |||
| Accounting and Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance | |||
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications and General Science | |||
| Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, and General Mental Ability | |||
| Social Security in India | |||
| Interview | UPSC EPFO Interview | 100 |
Note:
- The questions for the exam will be available in Hindi and English.
- There will be questions of an objective nature with various answer choices. The test will be conducted in both Hindi and English.
- A penalty of one-third of the marks given for each question is applied.
- If a question is left unanswered, no penalty will be applied.
- Candidates with disabilities will be granted 20 minutes of additional time per hour in the RT and will have the assistance of a scribe.
UPSC EPFO Examination 2025- Syllabus
The subject-wise UPSC EPFO 2025 syllabus is mentioned below.
a. Syllabus: General English and Vocabulary
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English and Vocabulary | Idioms and PhrasesTensesWord FormationFill in the BlanksSynonyms & AntonymsVerb & AdverbVocabularyTheme DetectionArticlesSentence CompletionError CorrectionConclusionSubject-Verb AgreementPassage CompletionGrammarComprehensionUnseen PassagesSentence Rearrangement |
b. Syllabus: General Science
| Subject | Topics |
| General Science |
Newton’s Laws of Motion Units and Measurements Thermal Properties of Matter Gravitation Kinetic Theory Wave Optics Work, Energy, and Power Physical World Oscillations Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Mechanical Properties of Solids Thermodynamics Motion in a Straight Line Nuclei Motion in a Plane Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion Mechanical Properties of Fluids Moving Charges and Magnetism Electric Charges and Fields Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance Electromagnetic Induction Current Electricity Magnetism and Matter Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Alternating Current Atoms Electromagnetic Waves Semiconductor Electronics Waves The s-block Elements Communication Systems Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques and Hydrocarbons P-block Elements – Group 14 (Carbon Family) Solutions Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics Haloalkanes and Haloarenes General Principles of Metallurgy Organic Compounds Containing C, H, and O P-block Elements – Group 13 (Boron Family) P-block Elements D and F Block Elements & Coordination Compounds Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Environmental Chemistry Biomolecules Solid State States of Matter: Gases and Liquids Chemistry in Everyday Life |
c. Syllabus: General Mental Ability
| Subject | Topics |
| General Mental Ability |
Analogy Classification Series Coding-Decoding Blood Relations Direction Sense Test Mathematical Operations Arithmetical Reasoning Logical Venn Diagrams Alphabet Test Sitting Arrangements Inserting the Missing Character Number, Ranking, and Time Sequence Test Eligibility Test |
d. Syllabus: Computer Fundamentals
| Subject | Syllabus |
| Computer Fundamentals |
Basic Concepts Operating System Cyber Security Software Packages Spreadsheet Working with the Internet |
e. Syllabus: Statistics, Economics, and Mathematics
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Statistics, Economics, and Mathematics |
Collection, Classification, Tabulation, and Diagrammatic Presentation of Data. Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Moments. Index Number: Uses, types, and limitations of index numbers, Construction of index numbers, Weighted and Simple Aggregate Methods, Simple and Weighted Average Price Relatives, Chain Base Index Numbers, Base Shifting, Cost of Living Index Numbers. Design of Sample Survey: Sampling Unit, Sampling Frame, Sampling Fraction, Sampling with and without Replacement, Population Parameter and Sample Estimator, Simple Random Sampling, Stratified Random Sampling, Systematic Sampling, Cluster Sampling. Correlation and Regression: Correlation and its Coefficients, Linear Regression. Time Series Analysis: Components, Measurements of Trend, Seasonal, Cyclical and Irregular Variations. |
UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Out- Salary Prospects
The UPSC offers attractive salaries to candidates selected for officer positions. The salary scale for an EPFO Officer is set at Level 8 in the Pay Matrix, as per the 7th CPC. This means that the salary range will be ₹43,600 to ₹55,200. The salary range thus turns into ₹9,300- ₹34,800. The UPSC provides additional allowances and benefits to selected candidates.
UPSC EPFO Past Year Cut Off
UPSC publishes cut-off scores for the Recruitment Test, Interview phase, and overall final cut-off marks along with the UPSC EPFO Final Result. The cutoff scores are announced by category. Refer to the table below for last year’s UPSC EPFO Cut Off marks for your reference.
| UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Recruitment Test | Interview | Final Selection |
| UR | 178.33 | 50 | 257.50 |
| OBC | 178.33 | 45 | 246.18 |
| SC | 156.68 | 40 | 224.33 |
| ST | 151.68 | 40 | 230.83 |
| EWS | 176.68 | 50 | 241.83 |
| PH-VI | 140 | 40 | 213.68 |
| PH-HI | 130.83 | 40 | 202.83 |
| PH-OH | 147.50 | 40 | 238.33 |
| PH-MI/MD | 104.18 | 40 | 173.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the most recent UPSC EPFO RTI, there are expected to be 74 openings in the APFC 2025 recruitment. One hundred fifty-six positions are available in the EO/AO 2025 hiring process.
UPSC has issued a brief notification for EPFO 2025 recruitment, presenting 230 job openings. This comprises 156 positions for EO/AO and 74 for APFC within the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The application portal will be available from July 29 to August 18, 2025.
The exam will comprise Multiple-Choice Objective-Type Questions. The exam will be 120 minutes in length. The test will be held for 300 points. For every wrong answer, a third of the marks allocated to the question will be subtracted.
EPFO stands for the Employees Provident Fund Organisation.
The age limit for the UPSC EPFO exam is between 21 and 35 years. The minimum age for candidates is 21 years, while the maximum is 30 years for EO/AO and 35 years for APFC.
