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UPSC Special Advertisement 52/2026 — Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, 80 Posts (EPFO)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) · Post Date:
Applications open — last date 11/09/2026
Short Information
This one closes today — the online window shuts at 6 PM on 11 September 2026, so there is no time to wait. UPSC is filling 80 posts of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, through a written Recruitment Test followed by an interview. Any graduate can apply; the fee is a nominal ₹25, waived for women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 22/08/2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11/09/2026 (up to 1800 Hrs) |
| Recruitment Test (Pen & Paper) | 20/12/2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25/- |
|---|---|
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Internet Banking only |
Age Limit
| UR / EWS | 35 years |
|---|---|
| OBC | 38 years |
| SC / ST | 40 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 11/09/2026 (the closing date) |
| PwBD Relaxation | Up to 10 years, subject to a maximum age of 56 years |
Vacancy DetailsTotal Posts: 80
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO (Ministry of Labour & Employment) | 80 | Degree of a recognised university or equivalent. A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable but not compulsory. |
Eligibility
- Any graduate from a recognised university is eligible; the required degree has no specified stream.
- A diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration is desirable, not mandatory.
- This is a direct-recruitment-by-selection post — there is no written objective exam. A pen-and-paper Recruitment Test on 20 December 2026 shortlists candidates for a personality (interview) round.
- The post is Group A, Non-Ministerial, Pay Level-10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, headquartered in New Delhi with all-India service liability.
- Of the 80 vacancies, 3 are reserved for PwBD candidates (categories b, c, d and e are certified suitable per the notice's disability matrix).
- Reservation break-up: UR-29, EWS-08, OBC-18, SC-15, ST-10.
How to Apply
- Apply only online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ — no other mode is accepted.
- First complete Account Creation, Universal Registration and the Common Application Form (common to all UPSC recruitments), then fill the post-specific application card for this advertisement.
- Keep your Aadhaar or another photo ID ready — UPSC recommends Aadhaar for identity verification.
- Pay the ₹25 fee online unless you are a woman, SC, ST or PwBD candidate, in which case no fee is charged.
- Submit well before 1800 Hrs on 11 September 2026 — the application cannot be withdrawn or corrected after submission, and there is no correction window for this advertisement.
- Do not send any printout to UPSC by post; carry the printed application and required documents only if shortlisted for interview.
Important Links
| Apply Online (UPSC ORA Portal) | Click Here |
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| Official Notice — Special Advertisement 52/2026 (PDF) | Click Here |
| UPSC What's New | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Special Advertisement 52/2026?
The online application window closes at 1800 Hrs (6 PM) on 11 September 2026. There is no separate fee-payment deadline — payment must also be completed by the same time.
Is there a written exam for this post?
Yes, a pen-and-paper Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026 to shortlist candidates, followed by a personality test (interview). The exact interview dates will be intimated separately by email.
What is the application fee?
₹25, payable online by card, UPI or net banking. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates of any community are exempt from the fee.
What is the age limit?
35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST, reckoned as on the closing date of 11 September 2026. PwBD candidates get a further relaxation of up to 10 years, capped at 56 years.
Disclaimer: This page is an independent summary prepared by RojgarAvsar. Figures and dates are transcribed from the department's public notice and may be revised by corrigendum. Confirm every detail on the official website before paying a fee or submitting your form.