UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: 80 Vacancies, Apply Online from 22 Aug

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released a short notice on 19 August 2026 (Special Advertisement No. 52/2026) announcing recruitment for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The online application window opens 22 August 2026 and closes 11 September 2026. APFC is a Group A Gazetted post at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Vacancies are distributed as 29 UR, 18 OBC, 15 SC, 10 ST and 8 EWS, with 3 posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Candidates need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university; the upper age limit is 35 years, with standard government relaxation for reserved categories. Selection is through UPSC's Recruitment Test followed by a Personality Test (Interview), with the final merit combining both stages in a 75:25 weightage. The application fee is Rs 25 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; women and SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted. Candidates should apply through the UPSC online application portal and keep scanned documents ready before the window opens.