UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 — Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer & APFC: Complete Guide

Learn about vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and application steps. Don’t miss the deadline — submissions close tonight.

Registration deadline: 18 August 2025 (11:59 PM).

• Total vacancies: 230 — EO/AO: 156, APFC: 74.

• Selection: Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) + Interview. Final merit: 75:25 (CRT:Interview).

• CRT mode: Pen-and-paper OMR.

Vacancies & Posts

Break-up (2025)

Region-wise/community-wise breakup is as per official notification.

Job Profiles

• EO/AO: Compliance inspections, inquiries, recovery, employer/establishment audits, report preparation, legal proceedings assistance.

• APFC: Policy execution, exemptions, legal/administrative supervision, financial oversight, enforcement coordination, public interface.

• Pan-India transferable postings; field travel and time-bound disposals are integral.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• EO/AO: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• APFC: Bachelor’s degree; desirable: degree in Law, Management, or Post-graduation in relevant fields.

Age Limit (on application closing date)

Relaxations as per Govt. norms: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (plus category), Ex-Servicemen/central govt. employees as per rules.

Selection Stages, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Selection Weightage

• CRT (offline OMR): 75% weight in final merit.

• Interview: 25% weight (subject to minimum qualifying marks).

CRT Pattern (EO/AO & APFC)

Indicative Syllabus Areas

• Indian Economy, Social Security in India, Labour Laws & Codes, Industrial Relations

• EPF Act, Schemes & Administration; PF, Pension, EDLI basics

• Current Events & Governance, Polity, Constitution

• Accounting & Auditing basics, Statistics & Data Interpretation

• English (Comprehension & Usage), Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning

• Computer Aptitude (MS Office, Internet, basic IT)

Salary, Pay Level & Benefits

EO/AO

• Pay Matrix Level-8 (typical for EO/AO in EPFO)

• Basic pay + DA + HRA/Transport + other allowances

• National Pension System (NPS), medical & leave benefits

APFC

• Pay Matrix Level-10 (Group ‘A’)

• Higher responsibility: policy, legal & administrative oversight

• All central govt. allowances as admissible

Exact pay level and perks shall be as notified; house rent depends on city class.

How to Apply & Fees

1. Open upsconline.nic.in → “One Time Registration/Apply Online”.

2. Complete OTR (if new) → verify email/phone.

3. Select the EPFO EO/AO / APFC post, fill details carefully.

4. Upload photo & signature per dimensions/size.

5. Pay fee and submit; download application & fee receipt.

Documents Checklist

• Class 10 certificate (DoB), degree certificate/marksheets

• Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving Licence)

• Category/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable) in prescribed format

• Experience/Desirable qualification proof (if any)

• Photo & signature (as per UPSC specs)

Exam Cities, Admit Card, Answer Key & Result

• Exam Cities: Major state capitals/metros; allotted on first-apply basis — lock your choices early.

• Admit Card: Download from UPSC website ~2–3 weeks before exam using OTR credentials.

• Answer Key: Official keys for recruitment tests are usually released after the entire process (post-finalization).

• Result & Next Steps: CRT result → Interview call (with DAF submission) → Final merit list in 75:25 ratio.

Indicative Timeline (2025 Cycle)

Previous Trends & Cut-off Pointers

• Cut-offs vary by vacancy volume, paper difficulty, and category; APFC generally has higher thresholds due to Group-A nature and lower seats.

• Strengthen subject-matter (social security/labour laws/economy) to offset normalization variability and secure a safe margin above expected cut-off.

Preparation Playbook

High-Yield Domains

• EPF Act, Schemes, Recent EPFO circulars & compliance processes

• Labour Codes, IR, social security architecture & governance

• Economy, polity, constitutional bodies, government schemes

• Accounting basics, auditing terms, statistics & DI

• Aptitude & Reasoning speed drills; English comprehension daily

Tactics & Test Discipline

• Target ≥80% accuracy; respect negative marking.

• Weekly full-length OMR mock with post-test error log.

• One-pager formula sheets for Acts/Sections & finance terms.

• Risk management: two-pass attempt; don’t get stuck on lengthy DI/RC.

Do’s & Don’ts on Application/Exam Day

• Use a stable email/phone for OTR; avoid duplicate registrations.

• Upload clear photograph/signature in exact size; blurry uploads get rejected.

• Carry original photo ID + printed e-Admit Card; reach center 60–75 mins early.

• OMR hygiene: darken bubbles properly; avoid overwriting.

• Respect prohibited items list; follow invigilator instructions strictly.

FAQs

Is the UPSC EPFO 2025 application window still open?

Yes, till 18 August 2025 (11:59 PM). Apply early to avoid payment/server issues.

What is the final merit formula?

Combined Recruitment Test (75%) + Interview (25%) with minimum qualifying marks in Interview.

What’s the exam mode and negative marking?

OMR-based offline paper; ¼ mark deducted per wrong answer.

Who should prefer APFC over EO/AO?

Candidates comfortable with policy/legal/administrative responsibilities, and ready for Group-A leadership/oversight roles with higher competition.

What documents are verified at the interview/after selection?

Degree, DoB, category/EWS/PwBD, experience (if claimed), photo ID, and other certificates as asked by UPSC/EPFO.

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