The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2020 notification, inviting online applications for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) positions. This is a prestigious opportunity offering central government appointments, with a total of approximately 340 vacancies. Graduates across disciplines are eligible to apply.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 14 March 2020 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 March 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 April 2020 |
| Prelims Exam Date | June 2020 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam Date | October 2020 |
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Enforcement Officer / Accounts Officer | ≈ 340 |
(Exact vacancies vary annually; refer official notification for updated count.)
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Degree in any discipline from a University recognized by UGC.
- Preferably accompanied by professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, MBA, or LLB.
Age Limit (as on April 13, 2020):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwD – up to 10 yrs
🧾 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹25/– |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | Exempt |
Payment is accepted via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or Pay at Post Office.
🧪 Selection Process
The recruitment consists of:
- Preliminary Exam (Screening) – MCQs in Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability
- Main Exam – Subjective papers covering General English, Indian Economy, Acts & Regulations
- Interview/Personality Test
Only candidates who pass the prelims qualify for mains and interview.
💼 Salary & Career Prospects
- Pay Scale: Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100)
- Additional allowances: DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Pension
- Roles include investigating social security violations, managing accounts, inspection, and legal compliance.
📥 How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC site: upsc.gov.in
- Click the “Online Application for Various Examinations (Main Portal)”
- Register or log in and select “EO/AO in EPFO”
- Fill in basic and academic details
- Upload photo, signature, and required certificates
- Pay the fee and submit the form
- Print a copy for future reference
✅ Why Apply?
- Esteemed UPSC-selected central government position
- Stable post with excellent benefits and career growth
- Role involves field inspection, accounts, and enforcement duties
- Merit-based selection without interview bias
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For official details, refer to: upsc.gov.in