UPSC EPFO APFC (Employees' Provident Fund Organization - Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner) examination is a prestigious recruitment exam performed by way of the Union Public Service Commission of India (UPSC). Aimed at choosing Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners, this exam draws applicants interested by pursuing a career in Provident Fund control, management and management and associated schemes.
The APFC plays an important role in overseeing the implementation of social security measures and provident fund policies for employees in numerous industries. The examination system normally includes a written take a look at accompanied through an interview, wherein candidates are assessed on trendy studies, accounting ideas, exertions legal guidelines and social protection principles.
Feature | Details |
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Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Job Profile | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) |
Exam Frequency | Annual |
Exam Mode | Online |
Number of Stages | Two (Written Test & Personality Test) |
Event | Tentative Dates |
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UPSC EPFO APFC Notification Release | February 2024 (4th week) |
Online Application Window Opens | February 2024 (4th week) |
Application Deadline | March 2024 (3rd week) |
Admit Card Availability | May 2024 (1st week) |
UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Date | May 2024 (2nd week) |
Notification Release:
Online Registration:
Fill Application Form:
Upload Documents:
Application Fee Payment:
Submit Application:
Download Admit Card:
Appear for the Exam:
Check Results:
Educational Qualification Certificates: Copies of your academic certificates and mark sheets to demonstrate your eligibility for the exam.
Identity Proof: A valid government-issued ID proof such as Aadhar card, passport, voter ID, or driver's license.
Date of Birth Proof: Birth certificate or class 10th certificate indicating your date of birth.
Passport-sized Photographs: Recent passport-sized color photographs with specified dimensions. Check the official notification for the exact requirements.
Signature: Scanned copy of your signature in the specified format.
Category Certificate (if applicable): If you belong to a reserved category, you may need to provide a caste certificate as per the prescribed format.
Domicile Certificate: Proof of your residence or domicile if required.
Employment Certificate (if applicable): If you are already employed, you may need to provide a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from your employer.
Payment Receipt: Keep a copy of the payment receipt for the application fee.
Educational Qualification:
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Age Limit:
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Zone | City |
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North | Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Allahabad, Shimla |
Central | Bhopal, Jabalpur, Indore, Gwalior, Raipur |
East | Kolkata, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Shillong, Gangtok |
North-East | Imphal, Aizawl, Kohima, Itanagar |
West | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Rajkot |
South | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada |
Category | Application Fee |
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Female/SC/ST/PwD Candidates | Rs. 0/- |
General (Single Paper) | Rs. 25/- |
General (Both Papers) | Rs. 50/- |
Section | Subject Name | Marks | Duration of Test |
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General English | Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Grammar, Essay Writing | 300 | 2 Hours |
Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements, and Current Events | Indian Culture & Heritage, Freedom Movement, Social Reform Movements, Current Events of National & International Importance | 250 | 2 Hours |
General Administration | Principles of Organisation & Management, Public Administration in India, Delegation & Decentralization, Ethics & Values in Administration, Financial Management | 250 | 2 Hours |
Social Security in India | History of Social Security in India, Constitutional Provisions on Social Security, Social Security Schemes for Organized & Unorganized Sectors, EPFO & ESIC, New Social Security Schemes | 250 | 2 Hours |
Section | Subject Name | Recommended Books | Author(s) | Publisher |
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General English | - Objective General English | SP Bakshi | Arihant Publications | |
- Wren & Martin's English Grammar & Usage | Wren & Martin | Oxford University Press | ||
- Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Random House | ||
Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movements, and Current Events | - India's Ancient Past | RS Sharma | Orient Blackswan | |
- A Short History of Modern India | RC Majumdar | Orient Blackswan | ||
- India Since Independence | Bipan Chandra | Penguin Books | ||
- Manorama Yearbook (Latest Edition) | Manorama Yearbook Editorial Board | Malayala Manorama | ||
General Administration | - Public Administration in India | PS Vermas | Vikas Publishing House | |
- Indian Administration | VN Shukla | McGraw Hill Education | ||
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude for Civil Services Examinations | M Laxmikant | McGraw Hill Education | ||
- Administrative Thinkers | Prasad & Maheshwari | Orient Blackswan |