Topics Covered: UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 Expected Release Date, UPSC EPFO EO & APFC Officer Expected Exam Dates and Vacancies, How to Apply for UPSC EPFO EO & APFC 2025, Eligibility for UPSC EPFO EO & APFC 2025 Officer, UPSC EPFO EO & APFC Pattern 2025, UPSC EPFO EO & APFC Syllabus 2025

The UPSC EPFO 2025 notification is one of the most awaited announcements for aspirants aiming for prestigious roles in EPFO. As per a recent RTI (December 2024), 74 vacancies have been confirmed for the APFC post and 156 vacancies for the EO/AO post, totaling over 230 positions.

This notification is crucial as it provides details on the UPSC EPFO exam dates, eligibility criteria, and any changes in the pattern or syllabus. Missing these updates could cost you this golden opportunity. With a significant number of posts expected, staying informed and preparing strategically is key.

Let’s dive into the details of the UPSC EPFO 2025 notification to help you plan effectively and secure your future.

UPSC EPFO Notification 2025

The latest UPSC EPFO notification for the EO/AO & APFC exams was released on 25 February 2023. However, please note that these exams do not follow a regular schedule, leading to variations in notification dates. The notifications for UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC exams for 2025 are expected in the below-mentioned month:

UPSC EPFO
Expected Notification
Exams Month (Expected)
UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2025Feb-March 2025
UPSC EPFO APFC 2025Feb-March 2025

UPSC EPFO Important Dates 2025

As I mentioned above, the EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams are not conducted regularly. UPSC conducts these exams according to the availability of posts. Below are the expected dates of the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC 2025 exams.

UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2025
Tentative Exam Dates
EventsTentative Dates
EO/AO 2025 Online Registration StartFebruary/March 2025
EO/AO 2025 Online Registration Last DateMarch/April 2025
Last Date to Pay the Application FeeApril 2025
EO/AO 2025 Exam DatesJune/July 2025
UPSC EPFO APFC 2025
Tentative Exam Dates
EventsTentative Dates
APFC 2025 Online Registration StartFebruary/March 2025
APFC 2025 Online Registration Last DateMarch/April 2025
Last Date to Pay the Application FeeApril 2025
APFC 2025 Exam DatesJune/July 2025

After knowing the important dates, it’s time to take a look at the expected UPSC EPFO vacancies of 2024-25.

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Expected Vacancies in UPSC EPFO 2025 Notification

Here is the analysis of the past years’ vacancies of EPFO EO/AO & APFC exams:

UPSC EPFO
Expected Vacancies
YearEO/AOAPFC
2012253
2015170
2017291
2021421
2023418159
2025156 (Expected)74 (Expected)
  • As per a recent UPSC EPFO RTI (December 2024),
    • 74 vacancies have been mentioned for the UPSC EPFO APFC post.
    • 156 vacancies have been mentioned for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO post.
UPSC EPFO APFC and EO AO RTI

Let’s now understand the eligibility requirements for the UPSC EPFO 2025 exam.

UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria 2025

UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC eligibility criteria include age limit and educational qualification. Here is a quick way to check your eligibility for the UPSC EPFO exam. 

EPFO EO AO Eligibility Criteria—educational qualification, age limit and relaxation, nationality, and number of attempts.
EPFO APFC Eligibility Criteria—educational qualification, age limit and relaxation, nationality, and number of attempts.

UPSC EPFO Age Limit & Relaxation 2025

  • Age for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams is calculated as of the last date for submission of the online application.
  • There is no minimum age mentioned in the official notification. 
  • The maximum age limit for EO/AO posts for the unreserved/general category is 30 years.
  • The maximum age limit for APFC posts for the unreserved/general category is 35 years.

UPSC EPFO Education Qualification 2025

Here is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the UPSC EPFO 2025 exams:

UPSC EPFO EO/AO: According to the UPSC EPFO EO/AO notification, a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university or institute is the minimum educational qualification required to be eligible to apply for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO exam.

UPSC EPFO APFC: Here are the essential and desirable educational qualifications required to be eligible for the UPSC EPFO APFC exam, as per the official UPSC EPFO APFC notification:

  • Essential: Degree from a recognized University or equivalent
  • Desirable: Diploma in Company Law/Labour Laws/Public Administration
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UPSC EPFO EO AO and APFC educational and desirable qualification

Now that you have understood the UPSC EPFO eligibility, let’s understand the UPSC EPFO 2025 exam pattern.

UPSC EPFO Pattern 2025

The selection procedure for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams consists of:

  • Phase 1 (Recruitment Test)
  • Phase 2 (Interview)

UPSC EPFO EO & APFC Pattern 2025

Here is the UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC pattern:

  • Phase 1, also known as a recruitment test (RT), is an objective-type test conducted in offline mode.
  • It lasts 2 hours and carries a total of 300 marks.
  • The test consists of 120 questions, each carrying 2.5 marks.
  • Negative marking applies, with a deduction of 1/3rd of a mark for every incorrect answer.
UPSC EPFO EO AO and APFC Recruitment Test pattern—mode, type, marking scheme, time, total marks, no. of questions.
  • Phase 2, also known as personality test or interview, assesses your personality, suitability, and communication skills.
  • It carries a total of 100 marks, and there is a category-wise minimum cut-off, which is
    • 50 marks for UR/General
    • 45 marks for OBC
    • 40 marks for SC/ST/PH
UPSC EPFO EO AO and APFC  Personality Test (interview)—total marks and category-wise cut-off marks.

After understanding the UPSC EPFO pattern of EO/AO and APFC, it’s time to take a look at the syllabus.

UPSC EPFO Syllabus 2025

Understanding the syllabus is crucial for creating an effective UPSC EPFO preparation strategy. Below, I have mentioned the official syllabus of the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams:

  1. General English
  2. Indian Freedom Struggle
  3. Current Events and Developmental Issues
  4. Indian Polity & Economy
  5. General Accounting Principles
  6. Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
  7. General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications
  8. General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
  9. Social Security in India

For a detailed syllabus, click on the link: UPSC EPFO Syllabus 2025. 

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UPSC EPFO Exam Centers 2025

Here are the centers for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC Recruitment test (RT) exam:

UPSC EPFO 2025
RT Exam Centers
Agartala Cuttack Indore Mumbai Shimla
Agra Dehradun Itanagar Mysuru Siliguri
Ahmedabad Delhi Jabalpur Nagpur Srinagar
Aizawl Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh)Jaipur Nasik Srinagar (Uttarakhand)
Ajmer Dharwar Jammu Navi Mumbai Surat
Aligarh Dispur Jodhpur Panaji (Goa)Thiruvananthapuram
Almora (Uttarakhand) Faridabad Jorhat PatnaTirupati
Ananthapuru Gangtok Kochi Port BlairUdaipur
Aurangabad (Maharashtra)  Gautam Buddh NagarKohima Prayagraj (Allahabad)Varanasi
Bareilly Gaya Kolkata PuducherryVellore
Bengaluru Ghaziabad Kozhikode (Calicut)PuneVijayawada
Bhopal Gorakhpur Leh RaipurVisakhapatnam
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh)Gurgaon Lucknow RajkotWarangal
Chandigarh Gwalior Ludhiana Ranchi 
Chennai Hyderabad Madurai Sambalpur
Coimbatore Imphal Mandi (Himachal Pradesh)Shillong

Important Note: You’ll get the details of the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC interview centers in your interview call letter.

Now, let’s understand how much the application fee is to apply for the UPSC EPFO EO & APFC exam.

UPSC EPFO Application Fee 2025

Here is the application fee and intimation changes to apply for the UPSC EPFO exam:

UPSC EPFO
Application Fee 2025
CategoryAmount
SC/ST/PwBDNil
GEN/OBC/EWSs₹25*

*₹25 for each post. 

How to Pay Fees for the UPSC EPFO 2025 Exam

You can pay the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC 2025 application fee by:

  • Paying the money in any branch of the SBI in cash
  • Using the net banking facility of any bank
  • Using Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI payment 
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How to Apply for the UPSC EPFO Online

Follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams.

Step 1: Visit the UPSC Website

Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission

Step 2: Complete Registration

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by providing your basic details to create an account.

Step 3: Log in with Your Credentials

Log in with the UPSC EPFO registration ID and password received after OTR completion.

Step 4: Fill in the Application Form

Fill in the personal, educational, and professional details in the online registration form.

Step 5: Upload Required Documents

Submit a scanned copy of a recent photograph, signature, and any other specified certificates.

Step 6: Review & Submit Application

Thoroughly review your application, pay the required fees, and submit the application form.

Step 7: Download/Print Application

After submitting the application form, you can download and take its print out for future reference.  

Important Note: You need to separately fill out the UPSC EPFO EO/AO and APFC exams.

Conclusion

On this page, I have covered everything you need to know about the UPSC EPFO 2025 notification, including tentative exam dates, expected vacancies, eligibility criteria, the latest exam format and syllabus, and more.

Having this information upfront will help you tailor your UPSC EPFO preparation strategy accordingly. I’ll update you after the official release of the UPSC EPFO notification 2025. If you still have any queries, please check out the FAQs section.