UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026 Started, Check Application Link and Fee

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for recruitment of APFC – Group ‘A’ in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted post offering a prestigious administrative career. The UPSC APFC Apply 2026 has started from 22nd August 2026, and the last date to apply is 11th September 2026 on the UPSC Online Recruitment portal @upsconline.nic.in. Check apply link, application fee, vacancy, documents needed, and steps to apply below.

UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026

UPSC aims to fill 80 vacancies for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 post, and candidates who are within the age limit of 18 to 35 can apply. The online registration and application fee payment portal is only active till 11th September 2026. Those who successfully submit their application form will get to appear for the Recruitment exam to be held after that. Candidates are advised to check the essentials details carefully and ensure eligibility before applying for the post.

UPSC APFC Application Dates 2026

UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2026 Link

Here, is the direct official link through which candidates can submit their application form for UPSC Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) post. Note that the deadline to submit form is 11th September (6 PM).

UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026 Link – Active

Who can apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026? – Eligibility & Qualification

UPSC EPFO Application Fee

Simple Steps to Apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026

1. Visit the official UPSC portal: upsconline.nic.in (UPSC ORA)
2. Register with basic details to generate your login credentials
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details in the online application form
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category/PwBD certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable (exempted categories can skip this step)
6. Review the complete application on the preview page before final submission
7. Submit the form and download/save the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Needed for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Application

• Photograph (must be recent passport-size photo)
• Signature (Scanned signature on white paper)
• Educational certificates (graduation degree/marksheet)
• Category certificate (Required only if you belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• Valid ID proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID (for verification purposes)
• Active email ID and mobile number: UPSC sends all updates, admit card links, and result notifications here, so keep both active throughout the process

Important instructions for Candidates While Applying

• Do not wait till the last day as the UPSC website often gets slow or crashes close to the deadline due to heavy traffic.
• Once submitted, category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) cannot be changed later. Double-check before submitting.
• Upload a photo/signature in the prescribed format only.
• Your name should be spelt exactly the same across the application form, ID proof, and educational certificates. Any mismatch can create problems at the document verification stage.
• Not saving the confirmation page/printout
• Ignoring the age and qualification cut-off date. Make sure you meet the criteria on that date.