Union Public Service Commission — Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
The Union Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Enforcement Officer (EO) / Accounts Officer (AO), announcing a total of 391 vacancies located in All India. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 29 May 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Any Bachelor's Degree and be within the prescribed age limit of Not specified in raw data, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Level 8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC (Standard for EO/AO). The selection procedure comprises Written Test (Recruitment Test) + Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Fee Payment Deadline | 29 May 2026 |
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the recruitment test for Enforcement Officers (EO) and Accounts Officers (AO) in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). To succeed in this highly competitive exam, candidates must have a thorough understanding of the UPSC EPFO EO AO Syllabus 2026 and the exam pattern.
The selection process primarily consists of a Pen & Paper-based Recruitment Test (RT) followed by an Interview. The exam pattern details are as follows:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Objective Type MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd of the marks assigned to the question |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi (Except English Language section) |
Focuses on the candidate's understanding of the English language and workman-like use of words. Topics include:
This section covers the historical movements leading to India's independence:
Includes the constitutional framework and the economic landscape of India:
Candidates must understand the basics of accounting, which is crucial for the Accounts Officer role:
This is a specialized section focusing on the legal framework of employment in India:
Covers basic scientific awareness and digital literacy:
Tests the mathematical and logical reasoning skills:
Covers the various safety nets provided by the government:
The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the Recruitment Test and the Interview. Generally, the weightage for the Written Test and Interview is 75:25. Candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks in the written exam to be called for the interview stage (100 Marks).
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