An RTI reply dated 8 June 2026 has revealed that EPFO has withdrawn its requisition sent to UPSC for the recruitment of 311 Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) vacancies.
The RTI reply also states that information regarding the publication date of the EPFO APFC notification is not available with UPSC as of the date of the reply.
In this article, we’ll explain what the RTI reply says and what it means for the upcoming UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC 2026 recruitment cycle.
EPFO EO/AO Vacancies: Withdrawn
The RTI reply confirms that the requisition for the 311 vacancies of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) has been withdrawn by the indenting department.
Why Were the EPFO EO/AO Vacancies Withdrawn?
According to reports:
- The All India PF Employees Federation requested EPFO to fill vacant posts through departmental promotions instead of direct recruitment.
- Following this request, EPFO withdrew the requisition for 311 EO/AO vacancies.
- UPSC accepted the request and returned the requisition on 8 June 2026.
This means the recruitment process for these 311 EO/AO vacancies will not move forward at present.
EPFO APFC Vacancies: No Change
The RTI reply also clarified that the requisition for 80 APFC vacancies has not been withdrawn.
This means the APFC recruitment process is still expected to continue.
However, the RTI reply does not mention the exact date of the APFC notification. So, candidates will need to wait for an official update from UPSC.
What Does This Mean for Aspirants?
The withdrawal of 311 EO/AO vacancies is disappointing for many candidates. However, APFC recruitment is still expected to take place.
What Should You Do?
If you were preparing only for the EO/AO exam, shift your focus to APFC. Since the APFC recruitment process is still expected to continue, your existing preparation will not go to waste, as the syllabus remains relevant for the APFC exam.
Expected EPFO APFC Notification Date
The RTI reply states that information regarding the EPFO notification date for the APFC recruitment is not available as of now.
However, based on current expectations, the EPFO APFC 2026 notification may be released in late June or July 2026.
You should regularly check UPSC announcements for updates.
Final Word
The withdrawal of 311 EO/AO vacancies is certainly a setback for aspirants.
However, the APFC recruitment process is still expected to continue. If you have already started preparing, this is not the time to stop.
Stay focused on the APFC syllabus, continue your preparation, and wait for the official notification.
Aspirants who remain consistent during uncertain times often gain an advantage when the notification is finally released.
