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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC): 80 vacancies
Qualification: Degree of a recognised university or equivalent; desirable diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.- Unreserved (UR): 29
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 8
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 18
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 15
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 10
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 3
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 56 years
Application Fees
- General / EWS / OBC (Male): ₹25
- Female / SC / ST / PwBD (any community): ₹0
Selection Process
stage: Recruitment Test (RT)
details: Objective type (multiple choice) exam, duration 2 hours, total 300 marks. Wrong answers attract a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. Conducted in English and Hindi.
stage: Interview (Personality Test)
details: Interview carrying 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in interview vary by category (General/EWS: 50; OBC: 45; SC/ST/PwBD: 40).
stage: Final Merit
details: Final selection based on combined weightage of Recruitment Test and Interview in the ratio 75:25.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC online portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora and create an account to obtain a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Complete the Universal Registration and fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with required personal and educational details; upload photograph and live photo capture.
- Upload a signature (signed three times on plain white paper) in the prescribed format.
- Fill and complete the post-specific module for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner within the application window.
- Upload supporting documents (proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, category or disability certificates) as applicable.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using card/UPI/internet banking and submit the application before 11-09-2026 (1800 hrs).
- Take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Recruitment Test (RT) Date:
- Interview Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the essential educational qualification required?
The essential qualification is a degree of a recognised university or equivalent. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration is desirable.
How do I apply for the UPSC APFC 2026 recruitment?
You must apply online through the UPSC portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora. Create an account, fill the Common Application Form, complete the post-specific module, upload required documents, pay the fee if applicable, and submit before 11-09-2026.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The online application window opens on 22-08-2026 and closes on 11-09-2026 at 1800 hrs. Applications cannot be withdrawn or corrected after final submission.
What is the selection process for the APFC posts?
Selection is by a Recruitment Test (RT) followed by a Personality Test/Interview. The RT carries 300 marks and the Interview 100 marks, with final weightage RT:Interview = 75:25.
What is the pay scale for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner post?
The post carries Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). It is a permanent Group ‘A’ Non-Ministerial post with a one-year probation period.
