UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 Online Registration Process Extended till 22 August for 230 Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the online application window for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025. Candidates can now apply till 22 August 2025 (23:59 hrs). This recruitment aims to fill 230 vacancies under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment. Aspirants who have not yet applied should complete their registration before the new deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 Online Registration Process Extended

The UPSC has announced an extension for the online application process of the EPFO Combined Recruitment Test for APFC and EO/AO posts. The department has issued an official notice confirming that candidates can now apply until 22 August 2025 (23:59 Hrs). A one-time correction facility will also be available from 23 to 25 August 2025, allowing applicants to update or fix any errors in their forms of UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025.

UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC Vacancy

The UPSC EPFO recruitment has announced vacancies for two important posts:

• Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO): 156 vacancies
• Assistant Public Provident Commissioner (APFC): 74 vacancies
• Total: 230 vacancies

Apply Online Link for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025

Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 must complete their registration process through the official website before 22 August 2025 (23:59 hrs). Interested candidates should use the direct link below to access the registration page and submit their application on time. Applications submitted after the extended deadline will not be accepted.

UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2025: Apply Online Link

Application Fee for UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC

The fee must be paid online during the application process.

• General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹25/-
• Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Exempted from fee payment.

EPFO EO/AO & APFC Eligibility Criteria

To apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:

Educational Qualification

EO/AO: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University/Institute.

APFC: Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable qualifications include a Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.

Age Limit

EO/AO: Maximum 30 years

APFC: Maximum 35 years

UPSC EPFO Selection Process

The recruitment will be carried out through a pen-and-paper based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview.

Exam Scheme:

• The CRT will be of two hours’ duration.
• All questions will carry equal marks.
• The test will consist of objective-type questions with multiple-choice answers.
• The medium of examination will be English and Hindi.
• There will be negative marking: one-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be shortlisted for the Interview.

EPFO Probation Period

Selected candidates will serve a probation period of two years, during which their performance will be assessed before confirmation of service.