The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Indicative Special Advertisement No. 52/2026, inviting online applications for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which functions under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. A total of 80 vacancies are on offer through this UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 drive, and candidates can apply through the official portal from 22nd August 2026 to 11th September 2026.
This recruitment is being carried out for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (Vacancy No. 26085201722) and covers vacancies across the unreserved, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories. Candidates meeting the eligibility conditions can apply online before the closing date to be considered for this UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 process.
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Vacancy Details
The UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued for a single post, as shown below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 29 |
| EWS | 08 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
PwBD: 03 (out of the above 80 vacancies, reserved for candidates with benchmark disability)
Pay Scale
Selected candidates under UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 will be placed in the following pay scale.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner | Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The upper age limit for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 varies by category, as listed below.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR/ EWS | 35 years |
| OBC | 38 years |
| SC/ ST | 40 years |
The age limit is further relaxable up to 10 years for PwBD candidates in respect of vacancies identified as suitable and/ or reserved for them. Candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on the Commission’s website for the complete category-wise and sub-category-wise age relaxation and suitability details. The crucial date for determining the age limit will be the closing date for submission of the online application.
Nationality:
- A candidate must be either:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Provided that a candidate belonging to countries mentioned above other than India, he/ she should be a person in whose favor the Government of India has issued a certificate of eligibility.
- A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Government of India.
Documents Required
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/ Std. X Certificate with DOB)
- Photo Identity Proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter’s Card, Aadhaar Card, etc.)
- Individual semester/ year-wise mark sheets and certificates for educational qualifications, including the final degree/ diploma certificate
- Caste Certificate for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS category candidates, in the prescribed format
- Disability certificate in the prescribed format for PwBD category candidates
How to Apply?
- To apply for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026, scroll down to the important links section and click on whichever link you wish to apply for
- Fill in all your personal and educational qualification details and then upload your signature and photograph in the required format
- Pay the required application fee and preview before the final submission
- For convenience, take a printout of the same
Key Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 22nd August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11th September 2026 |
Important Links
| Apply Online (will start from 22/08/2026) |
| Official Website |
| UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2026 – Official PDF |
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