The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment.
This recruitment is especially important for Deaf and Hard of Hearing job seekers because the official UPSC notification identifies the post as suitable for Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH) candidates and provides PwBD reservation for this category.
Quick job details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Recruiting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner |
| Total vacancies | 80 |
| PwBD reserved vacancies | 3 |
| Deaf / Hard of Hearing reservation | 1 vacancy under PwBD category (b) |
| Qualification | Degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Pay level | Level 10, 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Service liability | All India |
| Application start date | 22 August 2026 |
| Last date | 11 September 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Recruitment Test | 20 December 2026 |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing eligibility
According to UPSC Special Advertisement No. 52/2026:
- Deaf (D): Suitable – Yes; Reservation – Yes
- Hard of Hearing (HH): Suitable – Yes; Reservation – Yes
- The PwBD suitability and reservation standard shown in the notice is 40% and above.
- Out of the 80 vacancies, three are reserved for PwBD candidates, including one vacancy for category (b): Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Candidates should ensure that their disability certificate and other documents meet the conditions in the official notification.
Educational qualification
Applicants must have a degree from a recognised university or equivalent.
UPSC lists a diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws or Public Administration as a desirable qualification.
Age limit
The normal age limits listed in the advertisement are:
- UR / EWS: 35 years
- OBC: 38 years
- SC / ST: 40 years
For PwBD candidates, the notice provides further age relaxation of up to 10 years, subject to the applicable rules and the maximum age limit stated by UPSC.
Application fee
The application fee is ₹25 for candidates who are required to pay it.
PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee. Women, SC and ST candidates are also exempt as stated in the notification.
Selection process
UPSC will conduct a pen-and-paper Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.
The Recruitment Test is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
Key points:
- Test duration: 2 hours
- Question type: Objective multiple-choice questions
- Medium: English and Hindi
- Negative marking: One-third mark deduction for each wrong answer
- Recruitment Test: 300 marks
- Interview: 100 marks
- RT and Interview weightage: 75:25
The syllabus includes General English, Indian culture and freedom movements, Indian economy, governance and Constitution, general science and basic computer knowledge, mathematics and mental ability, industrial relations and labour codes, accountancy and auditing, and current affairs.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Last date: 11 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Applicants should complete their registration, fill in the required details carefully, and upload the documents requested by UPSC before the deadline.
Important note for Deaf candidates
DeafJobsIndia has verified the Deaf and Hard of Hearing suitability information from the official UPSC recruitment notification. However, candidates should always read the complete official notification before applying because eligibility, certificates, age relaxation and reservation benefits depend on the conditions specified by UPSC.
Source: Union Public Service Commission — Special Advertisement No. 52/2026.
