UPSC EPFO Exam Date 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam dates for the UPSC EPFO Exam 2025. As per the notice released, the UPSC EPFO Exam for EO/AO and APFC posts will take place on 30th November 2025. The exam will be held at multiple centers in India. A total of 230 vacancies have been released for the EPFO Recruitment 2025.
UPSC EPFO Exam Date 2025 Out
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the recruitment of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The written examination will be conducted on 30th November 2025 in an offline, pen-and-paper-based format. The Commission will conduct a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) to shortlist candidates for the interview stage. Only those who clear the written test and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for the final round of interviews.
Selection Process for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025/
The recruitment for EO/AO and APFC posts will be carried out through two stages: a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) and an interview. Candidates must qualify in both stages to be considered for the final merit list.
1. Combined Recruitment Test (CRT)
The CRT is designed to test the aptitude and subject knowledge of candidates. It will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions covering a wide range of topics relevant to the role.
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper OMR test)
2. Interview
Candidates shortlisted based on CRT performance will be called for the interview round. This stage assesses personality, communication, and suitability for the role.
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Nature: Personality test and interaction with the panel
Final Merit List: The merit will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained in both stages combined: CRT (300 marks) + Interview (100 marks).
Minimum Qualifying Standards for UPSC EPFO
UPSC has prescribed minimum qualifying standards for candidates across different categories to be considered for the interview stage. These are as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Marks (Out of 300) |
| General/EWS | 50 and above |
| OBC | 45 and above (relaxed) |
| SC/ST | 40 and above (relaxed) |
| PwBD (All Categories) | 40 and above (relaxed) |
FAQs
The UPSC EPFO Exam 2025 for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts is scheduled on 30th November 2025 (Sunday) in the forenoon session from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
This year, UPSC has released a total of 230 vacancies, out of which 156 are for EO/AO posts and 74 for APFC posts under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
The selection process includes two stages: a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) of 300 marks and an Interview of 100 marks. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in both stages combined.
The CRT will be an offline OMR-based test consisting of objective-type questions. It will carry 300 marks and the duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
The minimum qualifying marks for CRT are 50 and above for General/EWS, 45 and above for OBC (relaxed standard), and 40 and above for SC/ST/PwBD categories (relaxed standard).
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