The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the cut-off marks for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) post under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) after the successful completion of the selection process in 2025. These cut-off marks will be published category-wise for each stage—Written Examination, Interview, and the Final Result. Candidates must secure marks above the prescribed cut-off to move to the next stage or to be considered for final selection.
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2025
The UPSC EPFO APFC cut off refers to the minimum marks that candidates must secure in order to qualify each stage of the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) recruitment process. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases separate cut-offs for the Recruitment Test (RT) and the final selection, which includes both the written test and the interview. These cut-offs vary for different categories and are determined based on factors like exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and candidate performance. The previous year's cut off were:
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2025 (Expected)
The official cut off for UPSC EPFO APFC 2025 will be released after the written exam, which is tentatively scheduled for November 2025. Till then, candidates can refer to the expected cut off marks to get an idea of the qualifying range and set a target score for their preparation.
| Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 300) |
|---|
| General/UR | 164 – 175 |
| EWS | 155 – 165 |
| OBC | 145 – 156 |
| SC | 135 – 146 |
| ST | 125 – 136 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2023
The APFC Cut Off 2023 was released along with the final result for both written exam and interview. The written test was conducted on 2nd July 2023. The cut-off was calculated based on paper difficulty, category-wise performance, and overall competition level.
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|
| UR | 178.33 |
| OBC | 178.33 |
| SC | 156.68 |
| ST | 151.68 |
| EWS | 176.68 |
| PH-VI | 140 |
| PH-HI | 130.83 |
| PH-OH | 147.50 |
| PH-MI/MD | 104.18 |
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UPSC EPFO APFC Interview Cut Off 2023
| Category | Interview Cut Off |
|---|
| UR | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 40 |
| EWS | 50 |
| PH-VI | 40 |
| PH-HI | 40 |
| PH-OH | 40 |
| PH-MI/MD | 40 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Final Cut Off 2023
| Category | Final Cut Off |
|---|
| UR | 257.50 |
| OBC | 246.18 |
| SC | 224.33 |
| ST | 230.83 |
| EWS | 241.83 |
| PH-VI | 213.68 |
| PH-HI | 202.83 |
| PH-OH | 238.33 |
| PH-MI/MD | 173.33 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2021-22
The 2021-22 cycle saw a moderately difficult paper. Cut-off marks were separately released for the written test (300 marks) and the interview (100 marks). Final cut-off was prepared by combining both stages and varied across categories.
| Category | Recruitment Test |
|---|
| UR | 187.39 |
| OBC | 173.12 |
| SC | 160.51 |
| ST | 156.30 |
| EWS | 171.43 |
| PH-HI | 101.67 |
| PH-OH | 154.61 |
UPSC EPFO Interview Cut Off 2021-22
| Category | Interview |
|---|
| UR | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 40 |
| EWS | 50 |
| PH-HI | 40 |
| PH-OH | 40 |
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UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2022
| Category | Final Selection |
|---|
| UR | 259.33 |
| OBC | 244.51 |
| SC | 234.39 |
| ST | 231.87 |
| EWS | 246.08 |
| PH-HI | 169.28 |
| PH-OH | 242.99 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2018
For 2018, the written test was of 300 marks, followed by an interview. The final cut off was based on aggregate performance. The general trend showed higher cut-offs due to a relatively easier paper and fewer vacancies.
| Category | Written Test (Total 300 marks) |
|---|
| General | 160 |
| OBC | 142 |
| SC | 128.50 |
| ST | 133 |
UPSC EPFO Interview Cut Off 2018
| Category | Interview (Total 100 marks) |
|---|
| General | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 40 |
UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2018
| Category | Final Cut Off |
|---|
| General | 237.50 |
| OBC | 219.72 |
| SC | 194.25 |
| ST | 228.58 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2016-17
The 2016-17 EPFO exam had a 100-mark written test followed by a 100-mark interview. The overall cut off was much lower than in later years. This cycle helps understand the impact of exam pattern and vacancies on the final score.
| Category | Written Test (Total 100 marks) |
|---|
| General | 49.50 |
| OBC | 44.50 |
| SC | 42.50 |
| ST | 43.50 |
| PH (OH) | 30.00 |
| PH (HI) | 30.00 |
UPSC EPFO APFC Highest Marks 2017
In 2017, UPSC released the highest marks scored by toppers in each category. These scores serve as a benchmark for aspirants to set realistic preparation goals. General category toppers crossed the 130-mark threshold in final scoring.
| Category | Highest marks |
|---|
| General | 132.78 |
| OBC | 127.78 |
| SC | 120.56 |
| ST | 118.61 |
| PH (OH) | 118.28 |
| PH (HI) | 103.28 |
