The UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 short notification has been released on 19 August 2026, announcing 80 vacancies for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC).
The detailed notification will be released on 22 August 2026, which is also the date when the online application process will begin. Candidates can apply until 11 September 2026. The UPSC EPFO exam date has not been announced yet.
Here are the key details you need to know about the UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 recruitment.
UPSC EPFO 2026 Notification: Important Dates
| UPSC EPFO Notification 2026 Important Dates | |
| Event | Dates |
| Short APFC Notification 2026 | 19 August 2026 |
| Detailed APFC Notification 2026 | 22 August 2026 |
| UPSC EPFO Online Registration Start | 22 August 2026 |
| UPSC EPFO Online Registration Last Date | 11 September 2026 |
| APFC Recruitment Test | 20 December 2026 (Expected) |
| APFC Interview | October-November 2027 (Expected) |
UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancies 2026
UPSC has announced 80 APFC vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The category-wise distribution is:
| UPSC EPFO APFC Vacancies 2026 | |
| Category | Vacancies |
| General/UR | 29 |
| EWS | 8 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| Total | 80* |
*Out of 80 vacancies, 3 are reserved for PwBD categories.
UPSC EPFO Registration 2026
The online UPSC EPFO registration process will begin on 22 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 September 2026.
Candidates should avoid waiting until the last date to submit their applications. Applying early can help you 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 Application Fee 2026 | |
| Category | Amount |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹25 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility Criteria 2026
The detailed UPSC EPFO notification for the APFC recruitment will provide the complete eligibility conditions. Based on previous recruitments, here are the eligibility details:
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
Candidates must have:
- 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 About UPSC EPFO EO/AO Vacancies in 2026?
The 2026 recruitment notification announced on 19 August is for APFC only, with 80 vacancies.
The earlier requisition for 311 EO/AO vacancies was withdrawn, and the 2026 recruitment cycle is currently limited to APFC.
What Next?
The release of the short notification means the UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 recruitment process is now officially underway.
If you are eligible, keep your documents ready and apply as soon as the application window opens on 22 August 2026. At the same time, start preparing instead of waiting for the exam date, as UPSC has not yet announced the Recruitment Test date.
