UPSC EPFO 2023 Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

UPSC EPFO 2023: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruits qualified applicants for the positions of enforcement officer (EO) and accounts officer (AO) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), which is part of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The UPSC will publish EPFO 2023 exam notifications on its official website. Candidates interested in applying for the examination should review the eligibility requirements. The UPSC EPFO exam is administered in pen-and-paper mode.

UPSC EPFO 2023 Notification:

• EPFO has released the notification for the SSA & Steno Posts. Click here to apply.
• UPSC EPFO 2023 Application Form has been released on 25th February 2023 and the last date to apply is 17th March 2023.

UPSC EPFO 2023 Highlights:

Exam Name	UPSC EPFO 2023
Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Name	EO / AO and APFC
No. of Vacancy	577 Post
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Official Website	@upsc.gov.in

UPSC EPFO 2023 Exam Date:

Events	Exam Date
Application Form Release Date	25th February 2023
Last Date To Apply	17th March 2023
Admit Card	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced
Result	To be announced

UPSC EPFO 2023 Application Process:

Candidates who want to work for the UPSC EPFO can apply online for the UPSC EPFO 2023 Exam. The procedure for applying online for the UPSC EPFO 2023 test is outlined here.

• Visit the UPSC EPFO website at https://www.upsc.gov.in/.
• Under Important Announcements, look for the UPSC EPFO Application link and click on it.
• Click on the new registration window page to finish your registration.
• You will get an email with your registration number and password.
• Log in using the information you got in the mail or over the phone, and then click the Apply Now option.
• Complete your form and submit your documents.
• Upload and submit all essential documents in acceptable condition.
• Pay your application fees online using any of the choices available to complete the application fee payment procedure.
• Save a soft copy of the application form and the fee payment receipt for future reference after successfully paying the fee.

Application Fee:

Students must pay their application fees to finish the application procedure. The UPSC EPFO 2023 application fees for each category are shown below.

• The application fee for candidates from the unreserved or OBC category is INR 25
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/PwBD category are not required to pay the UPSC EPFO application fee.

UPSC EPFO 2023 Application Form: Click here

Vacancy Details:

Category	EO / AO	APFC
UR	204	68
SC	57	25
ST	28	12
OBC	78	38
EWS	51	16
PwBD	25	28
Total Post	418	159

UPSC EPFO 2023 Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must check their eligibility before enrolling for the UPSC EPFO 2023 examination. Candidates must have the required educational levels and pass the UPSC EPFO exam. The candidate must be an Indian citizen. The whole UPSC EPFO Eligibility 2023 information is provided here.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized university or institute.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old but no more than 35 years old on August 1st of the year the examination advertising is issued. Age relaxations for candidates from the reserved categories are as follows:

Age Relaxation:

Age relaxation for different categories is as follows:

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Physically Handicapped Candidates	10 years
Central Government Employee/EPFO Employees	5 years

Exam Pattern:

UPSC EPFO Examination consists of a written test as well as Interview. Through Pen and Paper Recruitment test, candidates will be shortlisted for the Interview round. The written test will take place at various examination centers located in different parts of the nation. On the basis of the marks attained in the Written Exam and Interview, candidates will be finally selected.

Check the Exam Pattern for the Written Test:

• The written test will be consisted of questions that are equally graded.
• Paper will be consisted of Objective Type Questions with Multiple Choices.
• The test will be consisted in both Hindi and English languages
• There will be deduction of one-third marks on every incorrect answer. However, if no answer is marked for a question, then marks will not be deducted for that question.

Note: Those who clear the written test will appear for the next round i.e. Interview.

Syllabus:

One of the most often asked questions about UPSC examinations is “what is the syllabus?” In the next section of the article, we will share the UPSC EPFO 2023 curriculum with all ambitious candidates.

Subject	Topics
General English	Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Sentence completion/ para completion, Spellings, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Phrases/ Idioms, Phrase replacement
Indian Polity & Economy	Supreme Court; Meaning of Write; Facts about parliament; National political parties and their symbols; Fundamental Duties; Election of President and his functions; Important constitution bodies like CAG; Official Language; Emergency Provisions; Governor and his functions; Major Constitutional amendments and their importance; the State legislature
General Science & Knowledge of Computer applications	Important and Interesting facts about human body parts, Nutrition in Animals and Plants, Diseases and their causes like Bacteria   S.I. units, Motion, Sound, Energy, Light, Wave, Electricity   Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses, Properties of Gases, Surface Chemistry, Chemical Name of Important substances like Plaster of Paris, etc., Chemical Change and Physical Change, Chemistry in Everyday Life; Daily Science   Development of computers; Input and Output Devices; Memory; MS Office; Internet
General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude	Puzzle Test, Statement and Conclusion, Statement and Inferences, Data sufficient, Sequence of figures, Series, Blood Relations, Directions, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement   Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Problems Based on Ages, Calendar and Clock, Probability, Permutations and Combinations, Algebra, HCF and LCM, Average, Mixtures and Alligation, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Percentage and its application, Simple Interest, Compound Interest
Industrial Relations & Labour Laws	Unorganized Labour; International Labour Organisation (ILO); Ministry of Labour in India – Important OFFICES/institutes with Labour Ministry, Work done by offices with labour ministry, Chief Labour Commissioner, Labour Bureau, Welfare Commissioners, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Board of Arbitration, Constitution of India: workers’ provisions; Laws for Female workers – Maternity Benefit Act, Vishakha Case, Factories Act, Equal Remuneration Act; Labor Laws in India – Trade Union Act, Minimum Wages Act, Strikes and lockouts, Industrial Disputes Act (IDA), Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, Workman’s Compensation Act, Employees State Insurance Act, Retirement Benefits, Emigration Act
General Accounting Principles	Separate Entity Concept, Money Measurement Concept, Going Concern Concept, Dual Aspect Concern, Realisation Concept, Cost Concept, Accounting Period Concept, Matching Concept; Accounting Conventions – Conservatism, Consistency, Full Disclosure, Materiality
Social Security in India	Atal Pension Yojna (APY); Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY); Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY); Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana; Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana, etc. Status of Social security in India, Social security schemes for Unorganised Sector; New Social Security Schemes launched covering social insuinsurancee Pension, Health Insurance and Medical BeneBenefitssability BeneBenefitsternity BeneBenefitsatuity
Indian Freedom Struggle	Revolutionaries in the Indian Freedom Movement; The Rise of Gandhi in Indian Freedom Struggle; Non-Cooperation Movement; Indian Independence Act 1947 Home Rule Movement; Salt Satyagraha; Moplah Rebellion of 1921; Simon Commission; Swaraj Party; Gandhi-Irwin Pact; First Round Table Conference 1930; Cripps Mission; Quit India Movement; Indian National Congress Sessions, Causes of the Rise of Indian National Movement, Revolt of 1857 – First War of Independence Against British; The Lucknow Pact, 1916; Important Indian Freedom Fighter; Indian Nationalism–The Moderate Phase; Morley-Minto Reforms; The Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre; Partition of Bengal 1905; Indian National Movement – Extremist Period.

Admit Card:

The Union Public Service Commission publishes the EPFO Enforcement Officer e-admit card on upsc.gov.in. The UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer admit card 2023 may be obtained by entering your registration ID or roll number. Candidates must bring their UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer 2030 e-admit card in addition to a valid picture proof of identity to the exam centcenterw to Download UPSC EPFO Admit Card 2023?

The admission card will be available exclusively on the official website. There are no choices for receiving the admission card through email, SMS, or regular mail. The following are the methods to obtain the UPSC EPFO Admit Card 2023:

• Visit the UPSC’s official website, upsc.gov.in.
• Now that you’ve arrived at the home page, navigate to the Admit Card area.
• You will be sent to another website after clicking the Admit Card.
• Find the UPSC Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer Admit Card link.
• Click the link and input your login information.
• Click the Submit button.
• Your UPSC EPFO Admit Card 2023 will appear on the screen.
• Download and print a few copies for the UPSC EPFO 2023 examination.

Result:

UPSC EPFO result is released on the official website after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates who will appear for the examination will be able to check their results using their roll number and other credentials. The result will include the list of candidates who are selected for the interview round.

Candidates who have their names/roll numbers on the list will be called for the interview round. After the interview process is held, the UPSC will release the final list of selected candidates.

EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023:

Exam Name	Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
Post Name	Social Security Assistant and Stenographer
No. of Vacancy	2859 Post
Job Location	All India
Application Released Date	27th March 2023
Apply Last Date	26th April 2023
Application Form	Click here
Apply Mode	Online
Application Fee	Rs. 700/- (UR / OBC / EWS)
Official Website	@epfindia.gov.in

Eligibility:

Social Security Assistant (SSA):

• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University.
• A Typing Speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on Computer.

Stenographer:

• 12 Class pass from a recognized Board.
• Dictation: 10 Minutes @80 WPM
• Transcription: 50 Minutes (English) / 65 Minutes (Hindi) on Computer.

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 Years
• Age Relaxation applicable as per Rules.

Vacancy:

Post Name	Total
Social Security Assistant (SSA)	2674
Stenographer	185
Total	2859

Selection Process:

• Phase-1 (CBT)
• Computer Skill Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Exam

EPFO SSA Exam Pattern:

Phase I Examination:

• For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one fourth of the mark assigned to that question.
• English comprehension shall be objective.
• Total marks 600.
• The Exam Duration will be 02 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes).
• The candidates will be shortlisted for Phase II in the ratio of 1:10 i.e. about 10 times the number of vacancies in each category on the basis of their performance in Phase-I.

Test Name	No. of MCQ	Max Marks
General Aptitude	30	120
General Knowledge / General Awareness	30	120
Quantitative Ability	30	120
General English with Comprehension	50	200
Computer Literacy	10	40
Total Marks	150	600

Phase II: Computer Skill Test:

• Candidates will be required to appear for the Skill Test to assess speed and accuracy for Data Entry Work.
• A typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer. (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500 Key Depression Per Hour (KDPH) / 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word for Data Entry Work.
• Candidates short-listed for the Skill Test will have to appear for a Skill Test.
• NOTE: Computer Skill Test will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be reckoned for merit ranking.

EPFO Steno Exam Pattern 2023:

Phase I Examination:

• Each question shall have 4 marks each.
• Question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only. The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except part-II i.e. English Language and Comprehension.
• The marks obtained in Phase – I will be considered for final selection on merit.
• For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one fourth of the mark assigned to that question.
• Total marks 800.
• Total Duration :- 2 Hours 10 minutes (130 minutes)

Subject	No. of MCQ	Max Marks
General Aptitude	50	200
General Awareness [includes Computer Awareness ]	50	200
English Language and Comprehension	100	400
Total	200	800

Computer Skill Test:

The candidates who are shortlisted in the Phase-I Examination will be required to appear in the Skill Test for Stenography. The time allotted is as under:

• Dictation: Ten minutes at the rate of eighty words per minute. (Dictation will be computer based).
• Transcription: Fifty minutes (English) / Sixty-five minutes (Hindi). (Only on computer).
• Note:- Skill Test in Stenography will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be reckoned for merit.

Salary:

Post Name	Pay Scale
Social Security Assistant (SSA)	Level 5 (Rs. 29200 – Rs. 92300/-)
Stenographer	Level 4 (Rs. 25500 – Rs. 81100/-)