The UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2026 process is open on the UPSC Online Recruitment portal until 6 PM on 14 September 2026. Candidates should complete their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The direct link, application fee, vacancies, eligibility, required documents, and step-by-step application process are provided below.
UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2026 Last Date Today
The UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 recruitment has been announced for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) vacancies. The post is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted position, and candidates aged 18 to 35 years can apply.
The application and fee payment facility is available until 14 September 2026. Candidates who complete the application successfully will be eligible to appear for the Recruitment Test. It is important to check all eligibility conditions before submitting the form.

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UPSC EPFO APFC 2026: Vacancy Details
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| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 29 |
| OBC | 18 |
| SC | 15 |
| ST | 10 |
| EWS | 8 |
| Total | 80 |
UPSC APFC Application Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification Released |
21st August 2026
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| Online Application Start |
22nd August 2026
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| Last Date for Online Application |
14th September 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
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| Recruitment Test (RT) |
20th December 2026
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| Interview |
To be notified after RT results
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UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2026 Link
The UPSC APFC 2026 recruitment application process is open today, 14 September 2026, until 6 PM. Eligible candidates should complete their applications through the official link provided below.
UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026 Link – Active
Final Instructions Before Submitting the UPSC EPFO Application Form
As the UPSC EPFO APFC Apply Online 2026 deadline is 14 September 2026, candidates should carefully check all details before submitting the application form.
- Make sure you meet the educational qualification, age limit, and other eligibility requirements before submitting the form.
- Carefully check your name, date of birth, category, gender, and other personal information.
Upload documents in the prescribed format - Go through the complete form carefully before clicking the final submit button.
- Make sure the payment is completed successfully and verify that the transaction status.
- After successful submission, download and save a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
- Note down your registration/application number and other login details for future use.
Who can apply for UPSC EPFO APFC 2026? – Eligibility & Qualification
| Criteria |
Requirement
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| Age Limit |
18 to 35 years (Age relaxation: UR/EWS 35 years, OBC 38 years, SC/ST 40 years)
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| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution
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| Desirable Qualification |
Diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration
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| Nationality |
Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with intent to permanently settle in India
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UPSC EPFO Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| UR/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 25 |
| SC/ST/PwBD candidates | Exempted |
| All female candidates | Exempted |
How to Fill the UPSC EPFO Application Form 2026?
Check the step-by-step guide to apply online for UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official UPSC portal: upsconline.nic.in (UPSC ORA)
- Register with basic details to generate your login credentials
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details in the online application form
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category/PwBD certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable (exempted categories can skip this step)
- Review the complete application on the preview page before final submission
- Submit the form and download/save the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents Needed for UPSC EPFO APFC 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 until the last day, as the UPSC website often slows down or crashes near the deadline due to heavy traffic.
- Once submitted, you cannot change your category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR). 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.










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