UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Out for 230 EO/AO and APFC Officers

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has advertised the recruitment for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour & Employment via the UPSC EPFO Notification 2025, announcing 230 vacancies. This recruitment drive presents a valuable opportunity for graduates aspiring for Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ level central government jobs in the labour and social security sector. The online application process will begin from 29 July and continue till 18 August 2025.

UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Out

The UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 has been officially released through the Employment Newspaper on 22nd July 2025 and offers a total of 230 vacancies for the posts of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). A detailed notification PDF will be released on 26th July 2025 with the complete information on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, salary and selection process. Interested candidates must carefully go through the short notification attached below.

UPSC EPFO Notification 2025: Short Notice

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UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025: Overview

The UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in the central government’s social security sector. With attractive pay scales, job security, and growth prospects, both EO/AO and APFC posts are highly sought-after.

EPFO EO/AO and APFC Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

As per the notification, the online application process for both EO/AO and APFC posts will begin on 29 July 2025 and continue until 18 August 2025. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

UPSC EPFO Vacancy 2025

For the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025, out of the total 230 vacancies, 156 posts are for EO/AO and 74 for APFC, offering aspirants the option to apply for either or both based on eligibility. The posts are spread across various categories, with recruitment governed by strict merit and reservation rules.

UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 differ slightly for EO/AO and APFC posts. For Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO), candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and must not exceed the maximum age limit of 30 years. For Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC), the same educational qualification is required, but the maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.

UPSC EPFO Salary

The salary for both posts is structured under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Candidates selected for the EO/AO post will receive a monthly salary as per Pay Level 08, which ranges between ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100. Meanwhile, candidates appointed as APFC will be placed under Pay Level 10, offering a pay scale of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive allowances such as DA, HRA, transport allowance, and other government benefits.

EPFO Selection Process

Although the exact exam pattern will be detailed in the full notification, the selection for both EO/AO and APFC posts is expected to follow the previous structure:

Written Test (Recruitment Test – RT)

Interview Round

Candidates who qualify in the RT will be shortlisted for the interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on combined scores from both stages.