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UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2026

Union Public Service Commission

Mode

Online + Offline

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

400+

Fee

₹25 (Gen/OBC), ₹0 (SC/ST/Female/PH)

Key dates

Notification

Mar 2026

Application Last Date

May 2026

Recruitment Test

Sep 2026

Interview

Dec 2026

Eligibility

  • Graduation (any discipline) from a recognized university
  • Age limit: 21 to 30 years for general category; relaxation for reserved categories
  • Law/Commerce/Management/Labour Relations background preferred
  • Indian citizenship required
  • Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates

Syllabus

  • General English
  • Indian Freedom Struggle and Current Events
  • Indian Polity and General Accounting Principles
  • Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
  • Social Security in India and Computer/IT Basics

Exam Pattern

  • Recruitment Test (RT): Objective type written exam covering all syllabus topics
  • Interview/Personality Test for RT qualifiers
  • Final merit based on RT and Interview marks
  • Two posts: Enforcement Officer (EO) and Accounts Officer (AO)

Exam overview

UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2026 is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit Enforcement Officers (EO) and Accounts Officers (AO) for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. With 400+ vacancies, this is one of the most sought-after Group B Central Government exams, offering candidates a role in social security administration covering crores of EPF subscribers across India.

Preparation for UPSC EPFO EO/AO requires knowledge of labour laws, social security schemes (EPF, EPS, EDLI), General English, Indian polity, and basic accounts. The Recruitment Test is an objective exam, and candidates who qualify are called for an Interview. This exam is accessible to graduates from any discipline, making it a popular choice for non-engineering graduates seeking central government careers at Pay Level 8.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2026?▼
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Age limit is 21 to 30 years for general category, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. SC/ST/Female/PH candidates are exempt from the Rs. 25 application fee. Law, Commerce, Management, or Labour Relations background gives an advantage in the exam.
What is the salary of UPSC EPFO EO/AO selected candidates?▼
UPSC EPFO EO/AO officers are placed at Pay Level 8 with a basic salary of Rs. 47,600 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission. EPFO provides additional allowances specific to the organization. Total in-hand compensation including HRA, DA, and EPFO-specific allowances ranges from approximately Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 85,000 per month.
How many attempts are allowed in UPSC EPFO EO/AO?▼
There is no fixed attempt limit for UPSC EPFO EO/AO; candidates can appear as long as they are within the age limit of 30 years for general category, 33 years for OBC, and 35 years for SC/ST. Candidates typically get 4–6 attempts within the eligibility window depending on their category.
What is the UPSC EPFO EO/AO syllabus 2026?▼
The Recruitment Test syllabus covers General English, Indian Freedom Struggle, Current Events and Developments, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Accounting Principles, Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Computer/IT Basics, and Social Security in India (focusing on EPF, EPS, EDLI schemes). Questions are objective type in a single paper format.
When is the UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2026 notification date?▼
The UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2026 notification is expected in March 2026 with the application deadline in May 2026. The Recruitment Test is scheduled for September 2026, followed by Interviews in December 2026. The notification is published on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in).