UPSC EPFO EO / AO / APFC Recruitment 2025: Latest Updates, Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus & More

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the UPSC EPFO EO/AO/APFC Recruitment 2025 notification soon. Aspirants eagerly waiting to join Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment should gear up, as this is one of the most prestigious central government job opportunities in India.

In this article, we provide you with complete details about the UPSC EPFO EO (Enforcement Officer), AO (Accounts Officer), and APFC (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner) Recruitment 2025 including the official updates, total vacancies, eligibility, selection process, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.

📌 UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Particulars Details

Exam Conducting Authority Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Name of Posts EO, AO, APFC

Organization Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

Job Type Central Government

Job Location Across India

Mode of Application Online

Official Website upsc.gov.in

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Name of Posts	EO, AO, APFC
Organization	Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Job Type	Central Government
Job Location	Across India
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

📅 Important Dates (Expected)

Notification Release Date: 22/07/2025
Online Application Start Date: 29/07/2025
Last Date to Apply: 18/08/2025
Admit Card Release Date: 2 weeks before the exam
Exam Date: To be notified
Result Date: To be notified

📊 Total Vacancies (Expected)

UPSC is expected to announce around 230 posts under EPFO in 2025. Detailed category-wise vacancies will be published in the official notification.

EO/AO Posts: 156
APFC Posts: 74

Note: Vacancy numbers may vary. Please check the official notification once released.

💰 Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹200/-
SC/ST/Female/PwBD: 0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Educational Qualification:

A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory.
Desirable: Diploma in Labour Laws, Company Law, or Public Administration (optional but beneficial for APFC).

🔞 Age Limit (as on notification date):

EO/AO: 18-30 years
APFC: 18-35 years
Age Relaxation: As per government rules for reserved categories.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection will be done in two stages:

Written Examination (Objective Type)
Interview / Document Verification
Medical Examination

Final selection will be based on merit combining the marks of the exam and interview (weightage: 75:25 or as decided by UPSC).

💼 UPSC EPFO Salary 2025

EO/AO Pay Level: Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)
APFC Pay Level: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Additional benefits include HRA, DA, Medical Allowance, Pension, and more.

📘 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern (for EO/AO/APFC):

Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
Type: Objective MCQs
Total Marks: 300
Duration: 2 hours
Negative Marking: 1/3rd per incorrect answer

Syllabus Topics:

General English
Indian Freedom Struggle
Current Events & Developmental Issues
Indian Polity and Economy
General Accounting Principles
Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
Social Security in India
General Science & Computer Applications

🎫 UPSC EPFO Admit Card 2025

The admit card will be available on the UPSC official website 10-15 days before the examination. Candidates must download and print their hall ticket to appear in the exam.

📄 UPSC EPFO Answer Key, Cutoff & Result 2025

Answer Key: Released 1-2 weeks after the exam
Cutoff Marks: Declared with result or shortly after
Final Result & Merit List: Published on upsc.gov.in in PDF format.

📂 Previous Year Question Paper & Preparation Tips

Practicing previous year UPSC EPFO papers helps understand the difficulty level and pattern.
Focus on labour laws, polity, and current affairs for higher success chances.
Refer to standard books like:
- Indian Polity – M. Laxmikanth
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh
- General Science – NCERT books
- Current Affairs – Daily newspaper & monthly magazines

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🏁 Final Words

UPSC EPFO is a golden opportunity for candidates aiming for a high-paying, secure, and respected central government job. With the 2025 notification expected soon, start your preparation early and stay updated with the latest announcements on this page.