UPSC EPFO Exam Guide 2026
UPSC EPFO 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Particulars
- UPSC EPFO Exam Details
- UPSC EPFO Exam Mode
- Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Exam Conducting Body
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- UPSC EPFO Total Marks
- 300
- UPSC EPFO Posts Covered
- EO/AO and APFC
- UPSC EPFO Exam Date 2026
- TBA
- UPSC EPFO Exam Weightage
- Written Exam – 75%, Interview – 25%
- UPSC EPFO Marking Scheme
- 2.5 marks for each question
- Number of Subjects (APFC)
- 13 (Includes 4 additional subjects)
- UPSC EPFO Total Questions
- 120
- Number of Subjects (EO/AO)
- 9
- UPSC EPFO Negative Marking
- Yes
📊 Upsc epfo subject-wise syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for General English | Phrase replacement Reading Comprehension Sentence completion/ para completion, Cloze Test Error Detection Fill in the Blanks Para Jumbles Phrases and Idioms Spellings Synonyms/Antonyms |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for Indian Freedom Struggle | British extension: Carnatic Wars, Invasion of Bengal. Mysore and its confrontation with British expansion, Anglo-Maratha Wars, Early composition of the British Raj. Confrontation to British rule: Early uprisings, 1857 Revolt, Indian Freedom struggle, Establishment of the Indian National Congress and its Moderate stage, Swadeshi Movement, Economic Nationalism; The development of Extremism and the split in Congress; Divide and Rule policy; Congress-League Pact of 1916. Gandhian techniques of mass mobilization: Civil Disobedience, Khilafat movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Quit India Movement, National Movement-Revolutionaries, Subhash Chandra Bose, and the Indian National Army. |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for Current Events | National and International current affairs , Developments in education, science, technology, defence, etc. Latest Government schemes |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for Indian Polity & Economy | Indian Polity Indian Constitution, historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments Parliament and State Legislatures – Basic Structure, Functioning, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these, Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes, Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, Panchayati Raj Rights Issues and public policies. Indian Economy Economic growth and development – Basic concept & definition of economy and economics, Fiscal policy – definition, use and transfer of resources, distributive effects, the distributive impact of economic policies Inclusion – definition, relevance, types, macroeconomic and microeconomic policy, micro-macro balance, financial inclusion, recent initiatives. component, budget. Developmental Issues |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for General Accounting Principles | Important Principles of Accounting, Completion of the accounting cycles Subsidiary Ledgers, Analyzing & Recording Transactions, Adjustments & Financial Statement, Special Journals |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications | Physics S.I. units, Motion, Sound, Light, Wave Energy Electricity Chemistry Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses, Chemical Name of Important substances Properties of Gases Physical Change and Chemical Change Surface Chemistry Chemistry in Everyday Life Biology Facts about human body parts Nutrition in Animals and Plants , Diseases and their causes Life Science Computer Applications Operating Systems DBMS, Data Structure Computer Network Input/Output Devices Computer Organizations Internet MS Office |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | Labour Laws Important Labour Laws It’s Types The areas implemented Sectors applicable Overview of the topic Industrial Relations Industrial relations code (IRC) Bill Model of labour reforms |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude & General Mental Ability | Mental Ability Seating Arrangement Series Blood Relations Directions Syllogism Seating Arrangement Puzzle Test, Statement and Conclusion Statement and Inferences Data sufficiency Quantitative Aptitude Number System Algebra HCF and LCM Average Mixtures and Alligation Ratio and Proportion Quadratic Equations Partnership Percentage Simple Interest Compound Interest Profit and Loss, Time & Work Speed Time & Distance Problems on Ages Calendar Clock , Permutations & Combinations Probability |
| UPSC EPFO Syllabus for Social Security In India | What is Social Security - History of Social security, Social Security in India Social Security: Constitutional Provisions Social security schemes for Unorganised Sectors New Social Security Schemes launched covering social insurances like Pension, Health Insurance and Medical Benefit, Disability Benefit, Maternity Benefit, Gratuity; Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Directive Principles of State Policy Concurrent List Difference between Organized & Unorganized Sectors Social Security Laws in India: Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act), Employees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952, Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (WC Act), Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (M.B. Act), Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (P.G. Act), Social Security In India: Different From Developed Nations, Provident Fund. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 120 | 300 |
| Indian Freedom Struggle | ||
| Current Events | ||
| Indian Polity, Economy & Developmental Issues | ||
| General Accounting Principles | ||
| General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications | ||
| Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude & General Mental Ability | ||
| Social Security In India |
📊 Exam Centre
| General English Spotting errors Synonyms & antonyms Fill in the blanks Idioms & phrases | Indian Freedom Struggle Revolt of 1857 and early movements Moderates and Extremists Gandhi era movements Revolutionary activities | Current Events & Developmental Issues Government schemes and policies Social and economic development issues Sustainable development |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Polity & Economy Indian Constitution Judiciary, Election Commission, CAG Economic development in India Role of RBI, Banking system, Monetary and Fiscal policy | General Accounting Principles Accounting concepts and conventions Rectification of errors Depreciation, provisions, reserves Financial statements | Industrial Relations & Labour Laws Trade unions and collective bargaining Social security legislations Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, and related labour codes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject Area | UPSC EPFO Syllabus | UPSC CSE Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Indian Polity & Economy, General Science, Current Events, Social Security in India | Indian Heritage & Culture, Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations, Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security & Disaster Management, Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude |
| Labour & Industrial Laws | Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, General Accounting Principles, Auditing, Insurance | Not included |
| English & Aptitude | General English, General Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) includes Comprehension, Interpersonal Skills, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation (Class X level) |
| Optional Subjects | Not applicable | Candidates choose one optional subject from a list of 48 subjects |
| Essay Writing | Not included | General Studies Papers |
| Interview/Personality Test | 25% weightage | 275 marks |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Aspect | UPSC EPFO | SSC CGL |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC), Accounts & Enforcement Officer (EO/AO) | Various Group B & C posts under Ministries and Departments |
| Group | Group A & B | Group B & C |
| Eligibility | Graduation | Graduation |
| Age Limit | Different (varies by post, generally higher than SSC CGL) | Generally 18–32 years (varies by post) |
| Exam Stages | Single written exam + Personal Interview | Two stages (Tier I & Tier II) |
| Syllabus Focus | General Studies & Current Events | Mathematics, Reasoning, English, General Awareness |
| Recruiting Organisation | Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) | Various Ministries/Departments under Govt. of India |
| Nature of Job | Focused on enforcement, accounts, and provident fund management | Multiple administrative, clerical, and assistant-level roles |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the important topics in General English?
The important topics in general English are as follows, (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement)
Q2.What are the important topics in General Accounting Principles?
The important topics in General Accounting Principles are as follows, (Principles of Accounting, Analyzing & Recording Transactions, Adjustments & Financial Statements, Completion of the accounting cycles, Subsidiary Ledgers, and Special Journals)
Q3.Will there be an interview round for UPSC EPFO?
Yes, candidates who clear the written examination will qualify for the interview round.
Q4.What are the important topics for General Science section of UPSC EPFO?
The important topics for General Science are as follows Important and Interesting facts about human body parts, Nutrition in Animals and Plants, Diseases and their causes like Bacteria, Life Science.
Q5.I am weak in Puzzle solving, can I skip Puzzle section in General Mental Ability section?
No, you must not skip that section because Puzzles are the most scoring topics. By regular practice, you can make it strong, so practice for it.
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