According to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), vacancies are available for 230 posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounting Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APF) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment. A brief notice was published through the Employment Newspaper on July 26, 2025.

Eligible candidates with a graduation degree can complete the online application process through UPSC's online application portal from July 29 to August 18, 2025. This article provides detailed information about the vacancies, qualification requirements, application and selection process, exam format, and important dates.

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025, Overview:

Name of Post	Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC), Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO)
Total Number of Openings	230 (APFC: 74, EO/AO: 156)
Maximum Age	APFC: Up to 35 years, EO/AO: Up to 30 years (relaxation applicable)
Scale of Pay	EO/AO at Level-8 (₹47,600-115,100): APFC at Level-10 (₹56,100-177,500)
Eligibility	Any bachelor's degree is preferred, but for APFC, a diploma in company law, labor laws, or public administration is preferred.
Procedure for Selection	Written test, interview, medical examination, and document verification
Last date to apply	August 18, 2025 (at 23:59)
Workplace	All of India

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 List:

Name of Post	UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
Accounts Officer (EO/AO)/Enforcement Officer	78	23	12	42	01	156
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)	32	07	-	28	07	74
Total	110	30	12	70	08	230

UPSC EPFO Pay:

Pay Level-8 (₹47,600-1,151,100) according to the 7th CPC + Allowances EO/AO

APFC: Pay Level-10 according to 7th CPC + Allowances (₹56,100-177,500)

Additional benefits include the House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and other benefits provided by the Central Government.

Age restriction (as of August 18, 2025):

EO/AO: No more than 30 years

APFC: No more than 35 years

Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 5 years for EPFO employees, 10 years for PwD (General), 13 years for PwD (OBC), and 15 years for PwD (SC/ST)

Qualifications for Education:

EO/AO: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any field
APFC: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any field is required. A diploma in public administration, labor law, or company law is preferred.

Procedure for UPSC EPFO Selection:

Written Test: 3-hour, objective-style recruitment test spanning several disciplines (details below).
Interview: A 100-point personality test to gauge fit for the position.

Verification of document: Confirmation of caste, education, and other credentials.

To guarantee suitability for duty, a medical examination is conducted.

Pattern of the UPSC EPFO Exam:

Section	Marks	Duration
Part A: General English and Vocabulary	300	2 Hours
Part B: Indian Culture, Freedom Movements, Current Events Population, Development, Globalization Constitution of India Current Trends in the Indian Economy Accounting, Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Insurance Basic Computer Applications, General Science Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, General Mental Ability Social Security in India	Included in 300	-
Interview	100	-

Application cost of UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025:

Classification	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹25/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Female	Nil

Payment options include offline (SBI Challan) or online (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI).

Crucial Links:

Notification in PDF of UPSC EPFO	Click here
Apply Online Link of UPSC EPFO	Click here

How to Register for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025:

From 12:00 PM on July 29, 2025, visit the UPSC online site upsconline.nic.in.

To obtain login credentials, please register using a valid email address and mobile number.

Provide scanned copies of your most recent photo, signature, and credentials (such as your caste certificate, if any).

By August 18, 2025 (23:59 hours), pay the application fee online or using an SBI Challan.

Download the confirmation page for your records after submitting the application.

Crucial Dates:

Occasion	Date
Release Notification	22 July 2025
Start Online Application	29 July 2025 (12:00 PM)
Last Date of Online Application	18 August 2025 (23:59 hours)
Date of the Proposed Exam	30 November 2025

FAQs for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025:

How can I apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025?

From July 29, 2025 (12:00 PM) until August 18, 2025 (23:59), apply online at upsconline.nic.in Upload the necessary files, pay the required amount, and submit the application.

What qualifications are needed to apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025?

Bachelor's degree in any field; EO/AO personnel may be up to 30 years old, whereas APFC employees may be up to 35 years old (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EPFO staff).