UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 PDF Out, Online Registration Starts for 230 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 on its website. This year, a total of 230 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). In this article, we have shared the complete details of the UPSC EPFO 2025 notification to help you understand the recruitment process clearly.

UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Out

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the EPFO exam to recruit candidates to the posts of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Account Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) under the EPFO. The online application link is now activated, and interested candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can submit their applications through the official website of UPSC. The detailed notification is given below.

UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 PDF

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Below are the Important  dates for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 for both Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts.

UPSC EPFO Vacancy 2025

The UPSC EPFO total vacancy is 230 for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). The vacancies are divided across various categories as shown below.

Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) Vacancies

A total of 156 vacancies have been announced for the post of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) under UPSC EPFO 2025 across various categories.

Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Vacancies

The APFC post carries fewer but highly competitive vacancies. Here’s the category-wise distribution for APFC:

UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria 2025 (EO/AO & APFC)

To apply for UPSC EPFO Notification 2025, candidates must meet specific eligibility conditions set by the commission. Here’s a quick overview:

Educational Qualification:

• For APFC: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required. Preference may be given to candidates with degrees in Law, Management, or related fields.
• For EO/AO: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline is mandatory. Those with backgrounds in Law, Finance, or Business Administration may get an edge.

Age Limit (as on last application date):

• EO/AO: Maximum 30 years
• APFC: Maximum 35 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | PwBD: 10–15 years depending on the category
• Employees of EPFO/central govt departments may get additional relaxation (with valid proof).

Nationality:
Applicants must be:

• Indian citizens, or
• Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugees settled in India before Jan 1, 1962, or
• PIOs migrated from select countries with the intent to settle permanently in India.

UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2025 Link

The UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2025 Link has been activated on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates interested in applying for the posts of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) can now submit their applications online. Direct access to the apply online link is provided below for your convenience.

UPSC EPFO Online Application 2025 Link

UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Application Fees

Note : Applicants must ensure successful payment to avoid rejection of their application.

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The recruitment process is conducted in two stages:

• Recruitment Test (RT) – Written exam (Offline)
• Interview/Personality Test – For shortlisted candidates

Final selection is based on performance in both stages.

UPSC EPFO Exam Pattern 2025

The UPSC EPFO Exam Pattern 2025 is designed to evaluate candidates across a broad range of subjects essential for the post of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer. The test will be conducted in offline mode with objective-type questions and multiple-choice answers. It will assess a candidate’s knowledge in general awareness, governance, law, economy, and other relevant domains. The medium of the exam will be bilingual, both English and Hindi, except for the English section. Candidates must attempt the exam within a two-hour window. A negative marking scheme is applicable, where one-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response.

UPSC EPFO 2025 Salary

Candidates selected for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) receive a handsome salary as per the 7th Pay Commission along with various allowances and job benefits. Here is the salary structure for both posts:

EO/AO Salary (Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer)

• Pay Level: Level 08
• Pay Scale: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (as per 7th CPC)

APFC Salary (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner)

• Pay Level: Level 10
• Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (as per 7th CPC)

Why Apply for UPSC EPFO 2025?

• Prestigious Roles: Group B (EO/AO) and Group A (APFC) posts under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• Job Security: Permanent positions with robust benefits.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to social security for millions through provident fund management.
• Career Progression: Clear path to senior roles in EPFO.
• National Impact: Contribute to social security for millions through provident fund management.