- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:06 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
UPSC EPFO Notification 2025: With anticipation building, UPSC EPFO 2025 is among this year's most awaited recruitment drives. As per a recent RTI , the official notification is likely to be released by July 2025. This means aspirants now have a golden window to start their preparation.
From vacancy details and eligibility criteria to exam pattern, syllabus, and selection stages, here's a detailed guide for aspirants considering the EO/AO (Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer) and APFC (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner) roles under EPFO.
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UPSC EPFO 2025: Important Dates (Tentative)
Based on past recruitment timelines, here’s what candidates can expect:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 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
APFC: Max 35 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.
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.