A detailed notification has been released for EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), announcing 80 APFC vacancies. The registration has finally started; eligible candidates can submit their forms till 11th of September through the UPSC online application portal.

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Short notification	August 19, 2026
Detailed notification	August 21, 2026
Registration begins	August 22, 2026
Registration closes	September 11, 2026
Recruitment Test	December 20, 2026
Interview	October-November 2027, expected

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts have been announced:

General: 29 vacancies
EWS: 8 vacancies
OBC: 18 vacancies
SC: 15 vacancies
ST: 10 vacancies
PwBD reservation: 3 vacancies

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Syllabus

One of the key changes in the latest notification is that Labour Laws has been replaced by Labour Codes in the APFC syllabus.

The syllabus covers:

General English
Indian culture, heritage and freedom movements
Developmental issues and current trends in the Indian economy
Governance and Constitution of India
General Science
Basic computer applications
Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability
Industrial Relations
Labour Codes and Social Security in India
Principles of Accountancy
Auditing and Insurance
Current national and international events

UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility 2026

Candidates should have a degree from a recognised university, preferably a diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration
Maximum age to apply for General and EWS candidates is 35
Applicable relaxation will be provided as per government rules

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