Important Instructions for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025

These instructions are for candidates applying for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025 (Advertisement No. 52/2025, 230 vacancies for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts). Read them carefully before filling the UPSC EPFO Application Form 2025 at upsconline.nic.in to ensure compliance with the official notification.

• 🔔 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) reserves the right to reject or cancel candidature at any stage without prior notice. All decisions of UPSC/Central Government will be final and binding.
• 📋 The selection process includes a Combined Recruitment Test (CRT), Interview, and Document Verification. Final merit is based on CRT (25% weightage) and Interview (75% weightage), subject to clearing all stages.
• 🚫 Furnishing false information or submitting incomplete application forms will lead to rejection or termination at any point, including after appointment. Candidates found guilty of misconduct (e.g., impersonation, fabricated documents) may be disqualified or debarred by UPSC or the Central Government.
• 📅 The age limit (as of 18 August 2025) varies by post: EO/AO (30 years for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC, 35 for SC/ST, 40 for PwBD), APFC (35 years, relaxations as per norms). Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen, and other categories (as per UPSC rules).
• 📝 Candidates may apply for both EO/AO and APFC posts using the same One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials, but a separate application is required for each post. Ensure all applications are completed correctly to avoid cancellation.
• 💳 General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates must pay an application fee of ₹25/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Women are exempted from payment. Fees must be paid via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card by 18 August 2025. Other payment modes are not accepted.
• 🖼️ Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (10–100 KB, JPG), signature (10–100 KB, JPG), and Photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID) in the prescribed format during UPSC EPFO Apply Online. Unclear or invalid uploads may lead to application rejection.
• 📂 During document verification, candidates must produce original documents: Matriculation certificate (for age proof), Degree/Diploma certificates with mark sheets, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable), Photo ID (e賓0;宜必;須0;要0;求0;檢0;測0;報0;告0; (e.g., Aadhaar), Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable), scribe certificate (Appendix-VI/VII/VIII for PwBD candidates), and equivalent qualification order/letter (if applicable).
• 📧 Provide a valid and active email ID and mobile number during registration. All communications, including E-Admit Card, exam dates, and result announcements, will be shared via email or at upsc.gov.in.
• ✏️ There is no correction window after submission. Double-check all entries (personal details, post selection, educational qualifications) before submitting the UPSC EPFO Application Form 2025.
• 📞 For application issues, contact the UPSC helpdesk at 011-24041001 or email upscsoap@nic.in. Details are available at upsconline.nic.in.
• 📵 Use of electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones) is strictly prohibited at examination centers. Follow CRT and interview center instructions strictly to avoid disqualification.
• 🧾 Caste and EWS certificates must be in the prescribed Government of India format, valid for FY 2025-26. OBC candidates must ensure their Non-Creamy Layer status is valid as of the cutoff date (18-08-2025).
• 📝 Scribe Facilities: PwBD candidates (blindness, locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, or less than 40% disability with writing difficulty) can avail a scribe with a certificate (Appendix-VII/VIII). Indicate scribe/compensatory time requirements (20 minutes per hour) in the application form (Appendix-VI/VIII). Scribe qualification: Matriculate or above, not exceeding exam criteria.
• 🏠 Candidates must provide a valid Photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card) during CRT, interview, and document verification. Knowledge of post-specific skills (e.g., accountancy for EO/AO, computer operations for APFC) is mandatory for interviews.
• 🌐 Candidates will be allocated CRT centers based on their application preferences. Exact centers and schedules will be communicated via email or the UPSC website. Check sarkarijobselection.com for updates.