UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026
UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 Released
UPSC EPFO Notification 2026 has been released for 80 APFC vacancies
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Online Application Last Date
The online application window will remain active until 6:00 PM on Friday, 11th September 2026.
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UPSC EPFO APFC Online Exam
EPFO APFC RT Date 2026
The UPSC EPFO Recruitment Test is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 20th December 2026.
Exam Schedule
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date 2026 along with the Notification PDF for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). As per the recruitment details, the Pen and Paper-based Recruitment Test (RT) is scheduled to be conducted on 20th December 2026. The APFC recruitment is being conducted for 80 vacancies, and the Recruitment Test will be used to shortlist candidates for the interview stage.
When will the UPSC EPFO APFC Exam 2026 be held?
The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 is scheduled for 20 December 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode using an OMR answer sheet. Candidates will have 2 hours to complete the objective-type paper, which will be available in both English and Hindi. The Recruitment Test carries 300 marks, and candidates who meet the required suitability standard may be shortlisted for the interview.
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What are the important dates for UPSC EPFO recruitment 2026?
The UPSC EPFO APFC recruitment schedule includes the notification, online application period, Recruitment Test and interview stage. The online application process started on 22nd August 2026, while the last date to submit the application is 11th September 2026 up to 6:00 PM. The Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20th December 2026, whereas the interview date will be released separately by UPSC.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| APFC Notification 2026 | 21st August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 22nd August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11th September 2026, up to 6:00 PM |
| UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test | 20th December 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
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What is the UPSC EPFO exam pattern 2026 for APFC post?
The APFC Recruitment Test is an objective-type examination conducted through the pen-and-paper mode. The paper will be bilingual, with questions available in English and Hindi. All questions carry equal marks, and candidates will face negative marking for incorrect answers. For every wrong answer, one-third (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted, while no marks will be deducted for an unanswered question.
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper-based |
| Question Type | Objective-type MCQs |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Marking | Equal marks for all questions |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd marks deducted for a wrong answer |
| Unanswered Question | No negative marking |
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What is the UPSC EPFO APFC selection process 2026?
The UPSC EPFO APFC selection process consists of 2 stages the Recruitment Test (RT) and the Interview. The Recruitment Test carries 300 marks, while the interview carries 100 marks. The final merit is prepared using a 75:25 weightage, with 75% weightage given to the Recruitment Test and 25% to the interview. Candidates must meet the required suitability standards at both stages to be considered for final selection.
| Selection Stage/Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Stage 1 | Recruitment Test (RT) – 300 marks |
| Stage 2 | Interview – 100 marks |
| Recruitment Test Weightage | 75% |
| Interview Weightage | 25% |
| Suitability Requirement | Candidates must qualify the applicable suitability standard at both stages. |
| RT Suitability Standard | The minimum suitability standard for the Recruitment Test is decided by UPSC as per the recruitment requirements. |
| UR/EWS – Minimum Interview Marks | 50 marks |
| OBC – Minimum Interview Marks | 45 marks |
| SC/ST/PwBD – Minimum Interview Marks | 40 marks |
Also Check: UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus
How many exam centres are available for the UPSC EPFO RT?
The UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test 2026 will be conducted across 84 centres in India. Candidates can select their preferred examination centre while applying online, subject to availability. Except for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur, the centres have a ceiling on the number of candidates and are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their applications early if they want a preferred centre.
| Centre | Code | Centre | Code | Centre | Code |
|---|
| Agartala | 45 | Ghaziabad | 59 | Nagpur | 13 |
| Agra | 79 | Gorakhpur | 60 | Nashik | 86 |
| Ahmedabad | 01 | Gurugram | 63 | Navi Mumbai | 65 |
| Aizawl | 47 | Gwalior | 69 | Panaji (Goa) | 36 |
| Ajmer | 71 | Hanumakonda | 82 | Patna | 15 |
| Aligarh | 21 | Hisar | 95 | Port Blair | 37 |
| Almora | 85 | Hyderabad | 10 | Prayagraj | 02 |
| Alwar | 94 | Imphal | 44 | Puducherry | 20 |
| Anantapuramu | 76 | Indore | 78 | Pune | 66 |
| Bareilly | 54 | Itanagar | 48 | Raipur | 49 |
| Bengaluru | 03 | Jabalpur | 68 | Rajkot | 72 |
| Bhopal | 04 | Jaipur | 11 | Ranchi | 41 |
| Bhubaneswar | 91 | Jammu | 34 | Sambalpur | 53 |
| Bilaspur | 77 | Jodhpur | 22 | Shillong | 16 |
| Chandigarh | 35 | Jorhat | 46 | Shimla | 17 |
| Chennai | 12 | Kannur | 96 | Siliguri | 81 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 38 | Kanpur | 93 | Srinagar | 18 |
| Coimbatore | 56 | Kochi (Cochin) | 24 | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) | 84 |
| Cuttack | 07 | Kohima | 43 | Surat | 87 |
| Dehradun | 14 | Kolkata | 06 | Thane | 67 |
| Delhi | 08 | Kozhikode | 57 | Thiruvananthapuram | 19 |
| Dharamshala | 88 | Lucknow | 26 | Tiruchirapalli | 75 |
| Dharwad | 39 | Ludhiana | 70 | Tirupati | 50 |
| Dispur | 09 | Mandi | 89 | Udaipur | 52 |
| Faridabad | 64 | Madurai | 40 | Varanasi | 61 |
| Gangtok | 42 | Meerut | 92 | Vellore | 74 |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | 58 | Mysuru | 73 | Vijayawada | 62 |
| Gaya | 80 | Mumbai | 05 | Vishakhapatnam | 51 |
Can candidates change their UPSC EPFO APFC exam centre?
No, candidates should select their examination centre carefully while submitting the online application. Requests for a change of Recruitment Test centre will not be entertained after the application process. UPSC also reserves the right to change or adjust examination centres if required. Therefore, candidates should check the available centres and choose their preferred location carefully during the application process.
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What are the important instructions for the UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment Test?
Candidates should carefully follow the instructions related to the OMR sheet and examination centre. Since the APFC Recruitment Test is conducted in pen-and-paper mode, correct OMR marking is important. Candidates must also ensure that important details such as the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code are filled correctly, as mistakes in critical details may result in rejection of the answer sheet.
- Use only a black ball-point pen for writing and marking answers on the OMR sheet.
- Do not use a pencil or coloured ink pen.
- Mark the answers carefully on the OMR sheet.
- Fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code correctly.
- Read all examination instructions before marking answers.
- Candidates should reach the allotted centre as per the reporting instructions mentioned on the admit card.
- No request for a change of examination centre will be entertained.
When will the UPSC EPFO APFC Admit Card 2026 be released?
The UPSC EPFO APFC Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released approximately 7 days before the exam. UPSC will issue the admit card to candidates who are shortlisted to appear for the Recruitment Test before the examination.
