UPSC has released vacancies for two posts under EPFO EO/AO and APFC. This has confused many candidates, especially whether there will be separate exams or interviews for each post. Like questions, “Will there be two different exams?” Or “Are the interviews to be held separately for EO/AO and APFC? , Are quite common. To remove all such doubts, we have placed this article together with simple explanation and updated information.
Will there be separate exams for EPFO EO/AO and APFC?
A major change has been made in UPSC EPFO 2025 recruitment, in which candidates should know. For the first time, the selection process for both EO/AO (Enforcement Officer/Account Officer) and APFC (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner) will be conducted through a single examination. This change is aimed at streamlining the recruitment process and making the process more efficient for all stakeholders involved.
UPSC introduces joint examination for EO/AO and APFC in 2025
In a major innings of previous years, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced that the recruitment to EPFO EO/AO and APFC will now be conducted through the same joint examination. Previously, these two posts had separate exams and interviews, but this year, there would be just one written test and an interview for both roles.
A written test, an interview
Under this new pattern, either the candidates applying for both posts will sit for the same written examination, which will not have a separate question paper. Once the written examination is conducted, an integrated interview process will follow for all shortlisted candidates.
Post allocation based on qualification and cut-off
The meaning of this recruitment test is joint, the final selection will still be post-specific to EO/AO or APFC. After both stages of the selection process, post posts will be allocated to the candidates on this basis:
- His total score in exam and interview,
- Later cut-off marks
- His ranking and availability of vacancies.
Now what should the candidates do?
This year, candidates have only one chance to secure a post in EPFO EO/AO or APFC, as both will be filled through the same joint examination and interview. Your performance in the written examination and interview will decide which post you have finally been allotted. Since there is no other opportunity or separate examination for each post, the candidates should take this opportunity seriously and prepare it with full dedication. This is a golden opportunity to consider for both positions through a selection process, so focus on creating a strong strategy that ensures success in both stages.
