UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Details
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a notification regarding the hiring of Enforcement Officers/Accounts Officers and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Labour. If you are interested in this vacancy and have fulfilled all the eligibility criteria, you can read the notification and apply online.
UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Application Process
The UPSC EO/AO & APFC recruitment for 2023 follows an online application process. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission and navigate to the “Recruitment” section. From there, they can access the relevant notification and submit their application by filling out the online form and uploading the necessary documents.
Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully read the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, and other requirements mentioned in the notification. They should also ensure that all the details provided in the application form are accurate and up-to-date. Once the application is submitted, candidates can keep track of the status of their application and any further updates regarding the recruitment process on the official website.
UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the position, the candidate must fulfill the following
- Citizenship criteria:
(a) be a citizen of India,
(b) be a subject of Nepal,
(c) be a subject of Bhutan,
(d) be a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(e) be a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
It should be noted that candidates falling under categories (b), (c), (d), and (e) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
- Age Criteria:
The advertisement specifies the age limit for the post. Candidates belonging to various categories may be eligible for age concessions, as outlined in the instructions regarding concessions and relaxations. For the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2023, the age limit for EO/AO positions is between 18 to 30 years, while for APFC posts, it is 18 to 35 years. The crucial date for calculating the age is 17.3.2023. - Qualifications:
To be considered for the position, all applicants must meet the essential qualifications and other conditions specified in the advertisement. Candidates are advised to ensure that they possess at least the minimum essential qualifications required for the post before applying. No requests for advice on eligibility will be entertained.
Candidates may be considered for the position based on:
(a) Desirable qualifications, if prescribed in the advertisement
(b) Higher educational qualifications than the minimum required
(c) More extensive experience in the relevant field than the minimum required
(d) Experience gained before or after acquiring the essential qualifications
(e) Relevant experience, even if not mentioned as an essential or desirable qualification
(f) Successful completion of a recruitment test
(g) Candidates who pass the written recruitment test will receive a link to fill out a detailed application form (DAF). The link will be provided separately for each recruitment test.
UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Application Fees
(a) Except for Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment, all other candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty-five) only. The fee can be paid either by remitting the money in any branch of SBI by cash, using net banking facility of any bank, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI payment.
(b) Applicants who choose the “Pay by Cash” mode should print the system-generated Pay-in-Slip during Part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of an SBI Branch on the next working day only. “Pay by Cash” mode will be deactivated at 11:59 P.M. of 16th March 2023, i.e., one day before the closing date. However, applicants who have generated their Pay-in-Slip before it is deactivated may pay at the counter of an SBI Branch during banking hours on the closing date. Applicants who are unable to pay by cash on the closing date, even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip, will have no other offline option but to opt for available online Debit/Credit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking payment mode on the closing date i.e. till 18:00 hrs (6:00 P.M.) of 17th March 2023.
(c) Candidates who wish to apply for both the posts need to pay Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only), while those who apply for a single post need to pay Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty-five only).
(d) No fee is required for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates of any community. OBC male candidates are not eligible for fee exemption and are required to pay the full prescribed fee.
(e) Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. Any appeal or objection against such rejection will not be considered or entertained.
UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Application Dates
The online application process will commence on February 25th, 2023 at 12:00 noon. The deadline for submitting applications online is March 17th, 2023, until 18:00 hours.
UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Official Notification
Also See: SSC MTS & Havaldar Recruitment 2023
UPSC EO/ AO & APFC Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern
Recruitment exams for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) are conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The exam pattern for both the exams is as follows:
UPSC EO/AO Exam Pattern:
Phase I – Written Exam:
The written exam comprises of objective-type multiple choice questions and is conducted in online mode for a duration of 2 hours. The total marks for the exam is 100. It consists of two sections, namely General English for 30 marks and General Studies for 70 marks.
Phase II – Interview:
Candidates who successfully qualify in the written exam are called for an interview, which carries a total of 100 marks.
UPSC APFC Exam Pattern:
Phase I – Written Exam:
The written exam consists of objective-type multiple choice questions and is conducted in offline mode for a duration of 2 hours. The total marks for the exam is 100. It consists of two sections, namely General English for 30 marks and General Studies for 70 marks.
Phase II – Interview:
Candidates who qualify in the written exam are invited for an interview, which carries a total of 100 marks.
Note: The syllabus for both the exams is quite similar, with minor variations in the General Studies section. Aspirants must refer to the official notification for detailed syllabus and exam pattern.
FAQs
Does UPSC EPFO happen every year?
Ans. The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a national examination conducted by The Union Public Service Commission annually to fill the positions of Enforcement Officer (EO) and Accounts Officer. It holds every year.
What is the last date of UPSC enforcement officer?
Ans. The online application process will commence on February 25th, 2023 at 12:00 noon. The deadline for submitting applications online is March 17th, 2023, until 18:00 hours.
Is UPSC EPFO a gazetted officer?
Ans. No, UPSC EPFO is not a gazetted post.
What is the age limit for APFC Epfo?
Ans. For the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2023, the age limit for EO/AO positions is between 18 to 30 years, while for APFC posts, it is 18 to 35 years. The crucial date for calculating the age is 17.3.2023.