UPSC EPFO APFC 2026: Final Hours to Apply Before 6 PM Deadline

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 applications close today, September 14, at 6 PM. The initial deadline of September 11 was extended after portal issues. Eighty Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner vacancies are available under Special Advertisement 52/2026. Apply on the Online Recruitment Application portal before the cut‑off time to avoid last‑minute errors.

Reservation stands at UR 29, EWS 8, OBC 18, SC 15, ST 10, with three PwBD. Pay is Level 10 in the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix. Essential qualification is a recognised degree. The Recruitment Test is scheduled for December 20, 2026; the notice fixes all key dates and rules.

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 eligibility, age and pay matrix

Eligibility is assessed on the prescribed closing date mentioned in the notice. Upper age limits are 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC) and 40 (SC/ST), with PwBD relaxations up to 10 years, subject to a maximum of 56 years. The post is Group A, placed at Pay Level 10.

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 application: OTR to fee and quick fixes

Create your account, complete Universal Registration, then open the APFC form to generate an Application Number. Upload photograph and signature in JPG format, between 20 KB and 300 KB, within the prescribed pixel grid. Log in using OTR credentials or OTP. If pages stall, clear cache, retry later, or re‑verify payment.

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 fees and exemptions

The application fee is nominal. Pay via card, UPI, internet banking, or SBI challan. If net‑banking payment does not reflect, use the update status link on the payment page and try again before the deadline. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are fee‑exempt.

UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 photo, signature, certificates, exam date and pattern

Photograph must show three‑quarter face, square frame, 550–1000 pixels; JPG only. Signature should be clear, black ink on white, 350–500 pixels; JPG. Each file must be 20–300 KB. Use the OBC non‑creamy layer declaration on the crucial date; carry prescribed certificates at interview. RT is a two‑hour OMR test, bilingual, with one‑third negative marking; RT carries 300 marks and interview 100 (75:25 weightage). Admit cards will be hosted before December 20.

With hours left, prioritise clean uploads, correct category claims, and successful fee status before 6 PM today, September 14. Keep your Universal Registration Number and Application Number safe for admit card download and helpdesk support, should you need it. A calm, checklist‑driven submit now beats any last‑minute scramble.