Frequently Asked Questions
Are the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams conducted every year?
No, the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams are not regular.
How much time will it take from UPSC EPFO notification to joining?
The timeline from UPSC EPFO notification to joining can vary for 1 to 2 years. For example,
- The UPSC EPFO APFC 2023 notification was released on 25 February 2023. The final result for the APFC position was announced on 15 July 2024
- The UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2023 notification was released on 25 February 2023. The final result for the EO/AO position was announced on 1 January 2025.
Is there any correction window, if I make a mistake in the application?
When filling out the form, UPSC gives you a correction window to verify the details you entered into your application form before the final submission.
Once submitted, you cannot make any changes to your application form. Therefore, you must take time and check your details very carefully before finally submitting your application form.
When will the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC notification come?
The latest UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC notification was released on 25 February 2023. The UPSC EPFO notification for the 2025 exam is expected in Feb-March 2025
What is the frequency of UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC notification?
The UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exam is not a regular recruitment. So, the frequency of the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exam notification is not consistent.
What are the backlog vacancies in UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC? How does UPSC fill them?
If there aren’t enough qualified candidates (usually within the PwBD categories) in a particular recruitment cycle, such vacancies may be carried forward as backlog vacancies. There isn’t a separate process to fill backlog vacancies. These vacancies are included in the total vacancies announced in the next recruitment cycle.
