UPSC EPFO 2025 Recruitment Begins: 230 EO/AO & APFC Posts Open, Apply by August 18
UPSC opens applications for 230 EPFO vacancies under EO/AO and APFC posts. Apply online from July 29 to August 18, 2025. Eligibility, age limits, selection, pay scale, and key details inside.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched the EPFO Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for a total of 230 vacancies across two key roles: Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). The application window runs from July 29 to August 18, 2025, via the official UPSC portal.
Vacancy Breakdown
EO/AO Posts: 156 vacancies
APFC Posts: 74 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required for both positions.
Age Limit:
EO/AO: Maximum 30 years
APFC: Maximum 35 years
Age relaxations apply as per category norms.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs 25
SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates: Fee exempted
Selection Process
The selection includes a Pen-and-Paper Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) followed by an Interview. The final merit is based on a 75:25 weightage split between the two stages.
Job Profile & Pay Scale
EO/AO posts fall under Pay Matrix Level‑8, starting at approx. Rs 47,600 per month.
APFC posts are in Level‑10, with higher responsibilities and pay (Rs 56,100+).
Roles include enforcement, compliance, administration, claim settlement, and MIS reporting.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | July 29, 2025 (12:00 PM) |
| Application Deadline | August 18, 2025 (23:59) |
| Notification Release Date | July 29, 2025 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | November 2025 |
Apply early—centers operate on a “first-apply, first-allot” basis—failing which you may need to choose from remaining locations.
Why This Recruitment Matters
This UPSC recruitment drive offers a rare opportunity for fresh graduates to join a critical central-body—the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, which plays a vital role in national social security. The roles are Gazetted and offer excellent career growth, stability, and social impact.
