Candidates belonging to the exempted categories are not required to pay the application fee.

The applicable fee can be paid through the online payment methods permitted by UPSC during the application process.

The maximum age limit for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post is prescribed category-wise.

The crucial date for determining age is 11 September 2026, the closing date of the online application.

Total Number of Vacancies: 80 Posts

Out of the total vacancies, 03 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), subject to the provisions and disability categories specified in the official advertisement.

The post is a Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position in EPFO and carries All India Service Liability.

The Bachelor's Degree is the essential qualification. The diploma mentioned above is a desirable qualification and is not a substitute for the required degree.

In addition to basic pay, the selected candidates are entitled to applicable allowances and benefits as per Central Government / EPFO rules.

The selection process for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post consists of a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by a Personal Interview for candidates shortlisted by the Commission.

1. Recruitment Test
2. Shortlisting for Interview
3. Personal Interview
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

The final selection will be made in accordance with the UPSC recruitment rules and the weightage prescribed in the official advertisement.

The UPSC Recruitment Test for APFC Recruitment 2026 is scheduled for 20 December 2026.

Candidates should check the official UPSC advertisement and later examination notices for the final detailed scheme, syllabus, examination centre and other instructions.

The post carries All India Service Liability. Selected candidates may therefore be posted at EPFO offices anywhere in India according to organisational requirements.

Candidates should be willing to serve at the place of posting allotted by the competent authority.

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen or satisfy the nationality conditions prescribed by UPSC.
• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institution.
• Candidate must satisfy the prescribed age limit as on 11 September 2026.
• Candidate must satisfy all reservation and category conditions claimed in the application.
• PwBD candidates must satisfy the prescribed disability requirements.
• Candidates must fulfil all other conditions prescribed in Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal.
2. Open the recruitment for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner under Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
3. Complete the required registration and application details.
4. Enter personal details, educational qualification and other information carefully.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable ₹25/- application fee, if you are not exempted.
7. Carefully review the complete application before final submission.
8. Submit the application before 11 September 2026.
9. Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Applications must be submitted online through the prescribed UPSC recruitment portal. Offline or postal applications are not accepted.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Valid Photo Identity Proof
• Matriculation / Class 10 Certificate for Date of Birth
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate
• Degree Marksheets
• Diploma in Company Law / Labour Laws / Public Administration, if claiming the desirable qualification
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate, wherever applicable
• PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
• Any other document specifically required by UPSC

Candidates should keep original documents safely because shortlisted candidates may be required to produce them during document verification.

• The last date for submitting the online application is 11 September 2026.
• The closing time for the application is 06:00 PM.
• Candidates should submit the application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical problems.
• Only candidates possessing the prescribed essential qualification should apply.
• The desirable diploma qualification is not a replacement for the essential Bachelor's Degree.
• Candidates should enter their personal and educational details exactly as supported by their official documents.
• Candidates claiming reservation must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format.
• UPSC may issue further notices regarding the Recruitment Test, admit card, interview and other stages.
• Candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website for subsequent updates.