The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 on 29th July 2025, announcing the recruitment of 230 vacancies for the posts of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Online applications are open from 29th July to 18th August 2025, and eligible graduates from law, management, or relevant fields can apply.
🔔 UPSC EPFO 2025 Notification PDF
The detailed notification PDF is now available at www.upsc.gov.in, including essential information such as:
- Eligibility criteria
- Exam pattern and syllabus
- Selection process
- Salary structure
- Application procedure
UPSC EPFO 2025 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Posts | EO/AO and APFC |
| Total Vacancies | 230 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 29th July – 18th August 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Interview/Personality Test |
| Exam Date (Expected) | 30th November 2025 |
| Language of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Probation Period | 2 Years |
| Salary Range | ₹43,600 – ₹55,200/month |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates – UPSC EPFO 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 29th July 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 29th July 2025 (12:00 PM) |
| Registration Ends | 18th August 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 30th November 2025 |
📌 UPSC EPFO Vacancy 2025 Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer | 78 | 23 | 12 | 42 | 01 | 156 |
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner | 32 | 07 | — | 28 | 07 | 74 |
| Total | 110 | 30 | 12 | 70 | 08 | 230 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria for UPSC EPFO 2025
Nationality
Applicants must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1st January 1962, or
- A person of Indian origin from select countries who intends to settle permanently in India.
Educational Qualification
- EO/AO Posts: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- APFC Posts:
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in any stream.
- Desirable: Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.
Age Limit (as on final date of application)
- EO/AO: Maximum 30 years
- APFC: Maximum 35 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| EPFO Employees | 5 Years |
| PwBD (Gen) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
📝 How to Apply for UPSC EPFO 2025
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in. The application window is open from 29th July 2025 to 18th August 2025.
🔖 Tip: Keep all required documents ready before starting the online form.
💸 UPSC EPFO Application Fee 2025
To successfully submit the UPSC EPFO 2025 Online Application Form, candidates must pay the applicable fee based on their category.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹25/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/Female | Exempted (₹0/-) |
| Payment Mode | Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
📝 How to Apply for UPSC EPFO 2025 Exam
Follow the steps below to complete your online application for the UPSC EPFO 2025 exam:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.upsc.gov.in and click on the UPSC EPFO Online Application link.
- Click “Apply Now” on the relevant exam post.
- Accept Declaration: Scroll to the bottom and click “Yes, I Agree” to proceed.
- Fill Part I:
- Enter personal, contact, and educational details.
- Submit Part I after verifying all the information.
- Fill Part II:
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Choose your preferred exam center.
- Upload required documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Valid Photo ID
- Accept the declaration and submit the form.
📂 Documents Required for UPSC EPFO Application 2025
- Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet
- Age/Birth Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Payment Proof/Challan (for fee-paid categories)
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.)
⚙️ UPSC EPFO 2025 Selection Process
The recruitment will be carried out in two stages:
Stage 1 – Recruitment Test (RT)
- Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 120
- Marks: 300 (each question carries 2.5 marks)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Language: Bilingual (English & Hindi, except General English)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
Stage 2 – Interview/Personality Test
- Total Marks: 100
- Weightage in Final Merit: 25%
- Qualifying Marks:
- General/EWS: 50
- OBC: 45
- SC/ST/PwD: 40
