Detailed UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 Out on 21 August

On 21 August 2026, UPSC released the detailed EPFO APFC 2026 notification, announcing 80 vacancies for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) post.

The Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026, while the registration window will remain open from 22 August to 11 September 2026.

Here are the key details of the UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 recruitment.

UPSC EPFO APFC Notification: Latest Changes in 2026

As per the latest UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 notification, there is one major change in the syllabus:

• Labour Laws has been replaced with Labour Codes.
• The rest of the UPSC EPFO APFC syllabus remains unchanged.
• Aspirants should therefore update their preparation material and focus on the Labour Codes instead of studying the older Labour Laws syllabus alone.

UPSC EPFO 2026 Notification: Important Dates

UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancies 2026

UPSC has announced 80 APFC vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The category-wise distribution is: 

*Out of 80 vacancies, 3 are reserved for PwBD categories.

UPSC EPFO Registration 2026

The online UPSC EPFO registration will begin on 22 August 2026 and close on 11 September 2026.

Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute issues such as server problems, payment failures, or technical difficulties.

UPSC EPFO APFC Application Fee 2026

The application fee is ₹25 for candidates who are required to pay the fee. SC/ST/PwBD and women candidates are exempt from the application fee.

UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus 2026

UPSC has specified a broad syllabus for the EPFO APFC Recruitment Test in the latest notification. The major areas include: 

• General English- To evaluate a candidate’s understanding of English language & workman- like use of words.  
• Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements.   
• Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy.  
• Governance and Constitution of India.  
• General Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications.  
• Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability.  
• Industrial Relations, Labour Codes and Social Security in India.  
• Principles of Accountancy, Auditing and Insurance. 
• Current Events of National and International Importance.

You can check the detailed UPSC EPFO Syllabus for the topic-wise breakdown and preparation details. 

UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility Criteria 2026

The detailed UPSC EPFO notification specifies the eligibility requirements for APFC. 

APFC Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years for the General/EWS category.
• The age is calculated as of the last date of application submission. 
• Age relaxation will apply to eligible reserved and other categories as per the rules.
• There is no minimum age limit specified for the APFC post.

APFC Educational Qualification

• Essential: A degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• Desirable: A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration.

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern 2026

The APFC selection process consists of 2 stages: 

• Recruitment Test
• Interview

What Next? 

The UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 recruitment process is now underway.

If you are eligible, keep your documents ready and apply between 22 August and 11 September 2026. With the Recruitment Test scheduled for 20 December 2026, you should start your preparation without waiting for the application deadline.