UPSC EPFO Notification has been released on the official website of UPSC at www.upsc.gov.in. The application fee for EPFO Personal Assistant recruitment is Rs. 100 for general categories. Read the complete article to know more about EPFO vacancy, Exam dates, eligibility etc.
UPSC EPFO Notification 2024
The Union Public Service Commission released a short notification for UPSC EPFO in the employment news. Through the EPFO recruitment cycle, UPSC is going to appoint Eligible Candidates for 323 ‘Personal Assistant in Employment’ Vacancies. The detailed official UPSC EPFO notification 2024 has released on the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC EPFO Apply Online Link has been available from 7 March 2024 for EPFO recruitment 2024. The deadline for EPFO Online application form is 27 March 2024 till 6:00 p.m. The UPSC EPFO exam date 2024 has also been released, the EPFO Exam will be conducted from 7 July 2024.
UPSC EPFO Notification 2024 – Download
UPSC EPFO
The full form of EPFO is Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. EPFO exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). The UPSC has released the notification through the employment newspaper on 26 February 2024 for UPSC EPFO recruitment 2024. The EPFO recruitment has been commenced for ‘Personal Assistant’ in Provident Fund Organisation. A total of 332 vacancy has been announced. Interested candidates dreaming of a Government Job can apply online for EPFO. The starting salary for UPSC EPFO officers is Rs. 47,600 per month, which is at Level-8 pay scale as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
EPFO 2024
| Name of Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name of Post | Personal Assistant (PA) |
| Number of Vacancy | 332 |
| Application starting date | 7 March 2024 |
| Type of job | Sarkari Job |
| Mode of application | online |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| Application Fee | 100 Rupees for general and 0 rupees for other |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit is 30 |
| Selection process | Written exam Document verification Detailed Medical Examination |
| Salary | Rs.44,900, Level 7 (as per 7th pay Matrix) |
| Official Website | www.upsconline.nic.in. |
UPSC EPFO Exam Date 2024
The UPSC EPFO PA exam date 2024 has been announced, The Union Public Service Commission is schedule to be conducted the EPFO exam on 7 July 2024. Candidates can check the schedule for EPFO exam below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification release | 26 February 2024 |
| EPFO Apply online start date | 7 March 2024 |
| EPFO last date to apply | 27 March 2024 (till 6:00 p.m.) |
| Last date to pay application fees | 27 March 2024 |
| Application form correction window | 28 March to 3rd April 2024 |
| EPFO admit card 2024 | To be announced |
| UPSC EPFO exam date 2024 | 7 July 2024 |
UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria 2024
All candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the post of Personal Assistant (PA) set by the Union Public Service Commission. To be eligible for UPSC EPFO PA candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from recognise University having an upper age limit up to 30 years. Check the detailed eligibility criteria such as education qualification and age limit below.
Also, Check UPSC EPFO PA Syllabus 2024
EPFO PA Education Qualification:
Candidate must possess a bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from recognise university or equivalent to be eligible for EPFO exam. Additionally, steno and typing are also required.
EPFO Age Limit
As per the Union Public Service Commission, the upper age limit of the General Category Candidate is 30 years, for OBC is 33 years SC ST is 35 years and for PwBD is 40 years.
| Category | Upper age limit |
| General | 30 years |
| OBC | 33 years |
| SC/ ST | 35 years |
| PwBD | 40 years |
UPSC EPFO Vacancy 2024
This year Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has already announced the UPSC EPFO PA vacancy 2024 for around 323 vacancies for the position of personal assistant in EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation). Candidate can look for the detailed EPFO vacancy 2024 below.
| Category | Vacancy |
| Unreserved (UR) | 132 |
| EWS | 32 |
| OBC | 87 |
| SC | 48 |
| ST | 24 |
| Total | 323 |
| PwBD Visually Impaired (VI) | 03 |
| PwBD Hearing Impaired (HI) | 03 |
| PwBD Locomotor disability | 03 |
| Multiple Disability/Mental Illness | 03 |
| Total PwBD | 12 |
UPSC EPFO Apply Online 2024
The UPSC EPFO apply online link has activated on 7 March 2024. The EPFO online application form will be available on the official website of UPSC at www.upsconline.nic.in. Interested candidates can apply online till 27 March 2024. The Union Public Service Commission also provides the opportunity to edit the application form. The correction Window for EPFO will start on 28 March 2024 and continue till 3 March 2024. The direct link to apply is mention below after the release of the official notification.
UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Recruitment 2024 – APPLY NOW
EPFO Application Fees 2024
As per the Union Public Service Commission, the EPFO fees for the General, OBC, and EWS categories is Rs 100. While the EPFO application fee for SC/ST/PWD and females is Exempted. It is Very important to pay the EPFO fee, only then the organisation will accept the application form.
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC/EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | 0/- |
| Female | 0/- |
How to Apply for UPSC EPFO 2024
The candidate can follow this steps to apply for Union Public Service Commission EPFO exam 2024.
- Go to the official website of UPSC at www.upsconline.nic.in.
- Afterwards, click on the online recruitment application (ORA)
- There are two parts of the registration process.
- The Applicants will be required to complete the Online Application Form containing two stages viz. Part-I and Part-II.
- Applicants have to fill up all the required fields in both parts to complete the application. RID is the Registration ID, which is generated by the system when the applicant finsh Part-I registration of application.
- However, After finalizing the process of filling in Part-I of the online application, the applicants are required to fill in Part-II of the online application process,.
- Part II consists of three steps viz. Payment of Examination Fee (if applicable), uploading signature and photograph and choice of Examination centre.
- The applicants are required to pay fee of Rs. 100/- [excepting SC/ST/ Female/PwBD] or by depositing the money in any branch of State Bank of India by cash or through online mode.
- Finally, Save and download the UPSC EPFO PA Application Form 2024 for future reference.
Also, Check
UPSC CAPF 2024
SSC CPO 2024
UPSC EPFO PA Selection Process 2024
As per the previous year notification, The selection process of EPFO includes written examination and document verification. The detail selection process for UPSC EPFO will release along with the official notification.
- Written exam
- Document verification
- Medical
UPSC EPFO PA Salary 2024
The candidate who qualify EPFO exam for the post of personal assistant will receive the basic pay of Rs. 47,800/- (level 8 in the matrix as per 7th CPC). The personal assistant will also receive various per such as DA,HRA, TA, and other allowances as per the UPSC rule.
| Group | General Central Service Group ‘B’, Non-Ministerial |
| Pay Matrix Level | Level 8 |
| Pay Band | PB-2 |
| Pay Scale | INR 9,300 – INR 34,800/- |
| Grade Pay | INR 4,800/- |
| Entry Pay | INR 47,600/- |
| Total Salary (Emoluments excluding TA, HRA & Other Allowances) | INR 53,312/– |
| Total Salary (Emoluments including TA, HRA & Other Allowances) | Rs. 85,508 |
UPSC EPFO Exam Pattern 2024
The EPFO exam pattern consists of a written examination (objective type). The question paper consist of 200 questions carrying 1 mark. The language of examination is bilingual. The time duration given for EPFO exam is 2 hours. There will be a negative marking of one third (1/3rd) for each incorrect answer in UPSC EPFO exam.
FAQs on UPSC EPFO 2024
What is UPSC EPFO exam?
The EPFO exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission to select candidate for the position of personal assistant.
What is the eligibility criteria for UPSC EPFO personal assistant post?
Candidate who hold a Bachelors Degree from recognise University in any discipline are eligible to apply for EPFO personal assistant post.
What is the age limit for EPFO exam?
The upper is limit is 30 years for general-category candidates, for OBC is 33 years SC ST is 35 years and for PwBD is 40 years.
How can I apply for UPSC EPFO PA exam 2024
To apply for EPFO exam candidate need to visit the official website of UPSC at www.upsconline.nic.in.
What is the application fee for EPFO exam?
The application fee for EPFO exam is Rs 100 for general/ OBC/EWS candidates. The Reserve category and female candidate EPFO Fees is exempted.
When did the application form of UPSC EPFO 2024 will release/
The application form for EPFO will release on 7 March 2024 till 27 March 2024 on the official website.