- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
UPSC EPFO Notification 2025: With the curiosity rising, UPSC EPFO 2025 is one of the most awaited recruitment processes of this year. As per a recently received RTI, the official notification is likely to be released by July 2025. This means that candidates have a golden opportunity to start their preparation now.
From vacancy details and eligibility criteria to exam pattern, syllabus and selection stages, here is a detailed guide for candidates considering the roles of EO/AO (Enforcement Officer/Account Officer) and APFC (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner) under EPFO.
UPSC EPFO 2025: Important Dates (Tentative)
Based on past recruitment timelines, here’s what candidates can expect:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Third Week of July 2025 |
| EO/AO Written Test | October/November 2025 |
| APFC Written Test | October/November 2025 |
Vacancies For UPSC EPFO 2025 (Expected):
As per RTI information and past trends, the UPSC is expected to release the following vacancies:
| Post | Vacancies (Expected) |
|---|---|
EO/AO | 156 |
| APFC | 74 |
Here’s how previous years compare:
| Year | EO/AO | APFC |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | – | 253 |
| 2015 | – | 170 |
| 2017 | 257 | – |
| 2021 | 421 | – |
| 2023 | 418 | 159 |
Eligibility Criteria for EPFO EO/AO and APFC
Age Limit
EO/AO: Max 30 years
(Age calculated as on the final application date)
Educational Qualification
EO/AO: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
APFC: Degree (essential); Diploma in Labour Laws/Company Law/Public Administration (desirable).
Nationality: Indian citizens only.
Attempts: No restriction; EPFO attempts don't affect UPSC CSE count.
Exam Pattern: Recruitment Test (Phase 1)
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions | 120 (objective type) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Mark per Question | 2.5 |
| Negative Marking | 0.83 marks (1/3rd) per wrong |
Phase 2: Interview (Personality Test)
Conducted for candidates who qualify the recruitment test.
| Category | Qualifying Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 40 |
The interview tests leadership, communication, problem-solving, and overall suitability for the post.
UPSC EPFO 2025 Syllabus Overview:
The syllabus includes:
General English
Indian Polity
Current Events & Development Issues
General Accounting Principles
Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
Social Security in India
General Science & Computer Applications
Detailed syllabus PDFs and previous year papers will be available after the notification.
If you're targeting UPSC EPFO 2025, now is the time to strengthen your base. While official details are awaited, the current insights give a strong head-start. Stay tuned — the notification will be updated here as soon as it drops.