UPSC EPFO 2025 Notification Released: 230 Vacancies for EO/AO and APFC Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the EPFO 2025 recruitment notification on 29th July 2025, announcing 230 vacancies for the posts of Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). These positions fall under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
This recruitment drive presents a significant opportunity for graduates looking to join a central government organization with competitive pay and long-term career prospects.
Key Highlights of UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025
| UPSC EPFO 2025 Exam Details | |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 230 (156 EO/AO + 74 APFC) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Period | 29th July to 18th August 2025 |
| Expected Exam Date | 30th November 2025 |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Selection Process | Written Test + Interview |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EO/AO | 78 | 23 | 12 | 42 | 01 | 156 |
| APFC | 32 | 07 | — | 28 | 07 | 74 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Indian citizens are eligible.
- Nationals from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees (settled in India before 1962) can also apply.
- People of Indian origin who migrated from specific countries may also be eligible.
Educational Qualification
- EO/AO: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- APFC: Bachelor’s degree (any stream). Preference may be given to those with diplomas in Labour Laws, Company Law, or Public Administration.
Age Limit
- EO/AO: Maximum 30 years
- APFC: Maximum 35 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PH (Gen) | 10 years |
| PH (OBC) | 13 years |
| PH (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| EPFO Employees | 5 years |
Application Process
Eligible candidates must submit their applications via the UPSC website from 29th July to 18th August 2025.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹25
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: No fee
- Payment Mode: Online
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit www.upsc.gov.in
- Click on the EPFO 2025 application link.
- Complete Part I registration with personal and academic details.
- Proceed to Part II for fee payment, uploading documents, and selecting exam centers.
- Apply and download a copy for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process involves two stages:
Recruitment Test (RT)
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Questions: 120 MCQs (300 marks)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd for each wrong answer
- Languages: English and Hindi
Interview/Personality Test
- Total Marks: 100
- Final Merit Weightage: 75% RT + 25% Interview
UPSC EPFO 2025 Exam Pattern
| Parts | Name Of The Topic | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General English and Vocabulary | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Indian Culture, and Freedom Movements with Current Events | |||
| Part B | Population, Development, and Globalization | ||
| Constitution of India | |||
| Current trends in the Indian Economy | |||
| Accounting and Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labor Laws, Insurance | |||
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications, and General Science | |||
| Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, and General Mental Ability | |||
| Social Security in India | |||
| Interview | UPSC EPFO Interview | 100 |
Subject-Wise Syllabus Overview
The UPSC EPFO 2025 exam syllabus covers a wide range of topics from General English, Science, Mental Ability to Economics, Statistics, and Computer fundamentals. A detailed subject-wise syllabus is provided below:
1. General English and Vocabulary
- Idioms and Phrases
- Tenses
- Word Formation
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Verb & Adverb
- Vocabulary
- Theme Detection
- Articles
- Sentence Completion
- Error Correction
- Conclusion
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Passage Completion
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Unseen Passages
- Sentence Rearrangement
2. General Science
Physics
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Units and Measurements
- Thermodynamics
- Gravitation
- Kinetic Theory
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Oscillations
- Wave Optics
- Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
- Motion in a Straight Line & Plane
- Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion
- Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids
- Electric Charges and Fields
- Current Electricity
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Alternating Current
- Moving Charges and Magnetism
- Magnetism and Matter
- Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Communication Systems
- Semiconductor Electronics
Chemistry
- The s-Block Elements
- P-Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
- D and F Block Elements & Coordination Compounds
- Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles and Hydrocarbons
- Organic Compounds Containing C, H, and O
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Environmental Chemistry
- Biomolecules
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity
- General Principles of Metallurgy
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Solid State
- States of Matter – Gases and Liquids
3. General Mental Ability
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Sitting Arrangements
- Inserting the Missing Character
- Number, Ranking, and Time Sequence Test
- Eligibility Test
4. Computer Fundamentals
- Basic Concepts
- Operating System
- Cyber Security
- Software Packages
- Spreadsheets
- Working with Internet
5. Statistics, Economics, and Mathematics
Statistics
- Collection, Classification, Tabulation & Diagrammatic Presentation of Data
- Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
- Index Numbers (Uses, Construction, Types, Limitations)
- Chain Base Index Numbers, Base Shifting, Cost of Living Index
- Time Series Analysis (Trend, Seasonal, Cyclical, Irregular)
- Design of Sample Survey (Simple, Stratified, Systematic, Cluster Sampling)
- Correlation and Regression (Coefficients, Linear Regression)
Economics and Mathematics
Basic economic terms and concepts related to EPFO functions may be covered, though not explicitly detailed in the official syllabus.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed at Level 8 in the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a salary range of ₹43,600 to ₹55,200. Additional perks and allowances apply as per government norms.
Previous Year Cut-Offs (2023 Reference)
EO/AO Final Cut-Off
| Category | Final Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 212.83 |
| OBC | 205.93 |
| SC | 184.50 |
| ST | 180.83 |
| EWS | 195.83 |
APFC Final Cut-Off
| Category | Final Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 257.50 |
| OBC | 246.18 |
| SC | 224.33 |
| ST | 230.83 |
| EWS | 241.83 |
Admit Card & Result
- Admit Card: Will be released online before the exam date.
- Result: Published on the UPSC website post each stage.
- Final selection is based on combined scores of RT and interview (weightage 75:25).
UPSC EPFO Previous Year Cut-Off
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) publishes category-wise cut-off marks for the EPFO examination at various stages—Recruitment Test (RT), Interview, and Final Selection. These cut-off marks help candidates understand the level of competition and plan their preparation accordingly. Refer to the tables below for the official UPSC EPFO cut-off marks from the previous recruitment cycle.
UPSC EPFO APFC Cut Off 2023
| Category | Recruitment Test | Interview | Final Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 178.33 | 50 | 257.50 |
| OBC | 178.33 | 45 | 246.18 |
| SC | 156.68 | 40 | 224.33 |
| ST | 151.68 | 40 | 230.83 |
| EWS | 176.68 | 50 | 241.83 |
| PH-VI | 140 | 40 | 213.68 |
| PH-HI | 130.83 | 40 | 202.83 |
| PH-OH | 147.50 | 40 | 238.33 |
| PH-MI/MD | 104.18 | 40 | 173.33 |
UPSC EPFO EO/AO Cut Off 2023
| Category | Recruitment Test | Interview | Final Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 138.33 | 50 | 212.83 |
| OBC | 138.33 | 45 | 205.93 |
| SC | 123.33 | 40 | 184.50 |
| ST | 120 | 40 | 180.83 |
| EWS | 134.18 | 50 | 195.83 |
| PH-VI | 102.50 | 40 | 173.83 |
| PH-HI | 80.83 | 40 | 138.18 |
| PH-OH | 115.00 | 40 | 188.33 |
| PH-MI/MD | 93.33 | 40 | 164.83 |
Exam Centres
The written test will be held at 78 cities across India. Candidates must select preferred locations while filling the application form.
| Sl. No. | CENTRE | Sl. No. | CENTRE | Sl. No. | CENTRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGARTALA | 28 | GORAKHPUR | 55 | PORTBLAIR |
| 2 | AGRA | 29 | GURGAON | 56 | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
| 3 | AHMEDABAD | 30 | GWALIOR | 57 | PUDUCHERRY |
| 4 | AIZAWL | 31 | HYDERABAD | 58 | PUNE |
| 5 | AJMER | 32 | IMPHAL | 59 | RAIPUR |
| 6 | ALIGARH | 33 | INDORE | 60 | RAJKOT |
| 7 | ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) | 34 | ITANAGAR | 61 | RANCHI |
| 8 | ANANTHAPURU | 35 | JABALPUR | 62 | SAMBALPUR |
| 9 | AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) | 36 | JAIPUR | 63 | SHILLONG |
| 10 | BAREILLY | 37 | JAMMU | 64 | SHIMLA |
| 11 | BENGALURU | 38 | JODHPUR | 65 | SILIGURI |
| 12 | BHOPAL | 39 | JORHAT | 66 | SRINAGAR |
| 13 | BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) | 40 | KOCHI | 67 | SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND) |
| 14 | CHANDIGARH | 41 | KOHIMA | 68 | SURAT |
| 15 | CHENNAI* | 42 | KOLKATA* | 69 | THANE |
| 16 | COIMBATORE | 43 | KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) | 70 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| 17 | CUTTACK | 44 | LUCKNOW | 71 | TIRUCHIRAPALLI |
| 18 | DEHRADUN | 45 | LUDHIANA | 72 | TIRUPATI |
| 19 | DELHI | 46 | MADURAI | 73 | UDAIPUR |
| 20 | DHARAMSHALA (HIMACHAL PRADESH) | 47 | MANDI (HIMACHAL PRADESH) | 74 | VARANASI |
| 21 | DHARWAR | 48 | MUMBAI | 75 | VELLORE |
| 22 | DISPUR* | 49 | MYSURU | 76 | VIJAYAWADA |
| 23 | FARIDABAD | 50 | NAGPUR* | 77 | VISHAKHAPATNAM |
| 24 | GANGTOK | 51 | NASIK | 78 | WARANGAL |
| 25 | GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR | 52 | NAVI MUMBAI | ||
| 26 | GAYA | 53 | PANAJI (GOA) | ||
| 27 | GHAZIABAD | 54 | PATNA |
*Open Centres
Conclusion
The UPSC EPFO 2025 recruitment is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a prestigious government career. With a competitive selection process and a transparent evaluation method, candidates should begin their preparation early. Keep visiting the UPSC official website for timely updates on admit cards and further announcements.
