UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria

UPSC conducts eligibility verification at the interview stage. If any information provided in the online application is found to be false or incomplete, or if the candidate doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria as determined by UPSC, their candidacy is canceled. This means they are not permitted to participate in the interview.

No, someone holding only a diploma is not eligible for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO  and APFC exams. The eligibility criteria require at least a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university.

No, final-year students are not eligible for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams. Your final term/semester/year examination results must have been officially declared on or before the last date for submission of the online application.

Yes, a colour-blind person is eligible for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams, provided he/she meets the other eligibility criteria.

Yes, having a BTech degree makes you eligible to apply for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams. Besides this, you also need to fulfill the age and nationality criteria.

Yes, UPSC can reject a candidate based on eligibility. Here are some reasons:

• Does Not Meet The Eligibility Criteria: If the information provided in the online application about education, age, nationality, or other criteria doesn’t match the actual requirements, UPSC can reject the application.
• False or Misleading Information: Providing deliberately false or misleading information on your application will result in rejection.
• Missing Documentation: Failure to submit all the necessary documents to verify your eligibility criteria can lead to disqualification.

In order to avoid rejection, make sure you follow these tips:

• Before applying, thoroughly review the official UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC notification.
• Ensure all information entered in the online application form is accurate and complete.
• Gather all the necessary documents to verify your eligibility and have them readily available for submission.

Yes, UPSC can reject a candidate at the interview stage based on eligibility, as UPSC verifies a candidate’s eligibility only during the EPFO EO/AO and APFC interview stage.

Generally, UPSC selects candidates for the EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams based on the Recruitment test and interview. However, in the case of a large number of applicants, UPSC may shortlist candidates for interviews based on factors like higher educational qualifications, relevant work experience, and other merits.