
UPSC releases admit cards for EO/AO and APFC exams. [Photo: X]
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) recruitment exams. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UPSC website.
UPSC had earlier invited applications for 156 EO/AO posts and 74 APFC posts under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The posts fall under Level-8 and Level-10 of the pay matrix, respectively. The Commission has also issued exam details and guidelines for candidates.
UPSC confirmed that it will conduct a pen-and-paper-based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) to shortlist candidates for interviews. "A pen and paper-based Combined Recruitment Test (CRT) to shortlist the candidates for Interview for recruitment to the posts of Enforcement Officers/Accounts Officers and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner shall be conducted by the Commission," the UPSC said in its notification. UPSC will soon announce the exam date on its official website. Officials expect the exam date to be declared by November 30, 2025.
As per the earlier trends, the admit card for UPSC EPFO APFC 2025 is generally released 7-10 days before the exam, which is scheduled to be held on 30th November 2025.
The recruitment drive includes:
The exam will include the following features:
This year’s EPFO recruitment has attracted a large number of applicants due to rising interest in central government jobs. The EO/AO and APFC posts offer strong career stability, attractive pay scales and long-term benefits.
Coaching institutes report a sharp increase in enrolment for these exams, highlighting the growing demand for government-sector employment. Officials expect tougher competition as thousands of candidates prepare for limited vacancies.