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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb UPSC EPFO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb UPSC EPFO Syllabus 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

The UPSC EPFO Syllabus 2026<\/strong> for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) exam covers nine major subject areas, including General English, Indian Economy, Indian Polity and Governance, General Science, Labour Laws, Social Security, Accountancy, and Current Events<\/strong>. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the recruitment notification under Special Advertisement No. 52\/2026 for 80 vacancies<\/strong>, with the Recruitment Test scheduled for 20 December 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should review the subject-wise syllabus, important topics, exam pattern, and negative marking<\/strong> to plan their preparation effectively. Check the detailed syllabus below to prioritise topics and prepare for the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPSC EPFO Syllabus 2026 Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UPSC EPFO syllabus and exam pattern help candidates understand the subjects, test duration, marking scheme, and selection process. The following table summarises the important details for the current APFC recruitment cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Recruiting Body<\/td>Union Public Service Commission<\/td><\/tr>
Organisation<\/td>Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation<\/td><\/tr>
Post<\/td>Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner<\/td><\/tr>
Total Vacancies<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
Advertisement Number<\/td>Special Advertisement No. 52\/2026<\/td><\/tr>
Recruitment Test Date<\/td>20 December 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/td>Offline, pen-and-paper<\/td><\/tr>
Question Type<\/td>Objective-type multiple-choice questions<\/td><\/tr>
Test Duration<\/td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Recruitment Test Marks<\/td>300<\/td><\/tr>
Interview Marks<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/td>One-third of the marks assigned to a question<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Recruitment Test and Interview<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The details above follow the official UPSC recruitment notification. The notification does not specify a fixed number of questions in its syllabus appendix, so candidates should avoid relying on unverified question-count claims. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UPSC EPFO APFC exam pattern consists of an objective Recruitment Test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates. The written test assesses knowledge across general studies, economic and social issues, labour-related subjects, and other areas mentioned in the official syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC EPFO APFC Exam Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sections<\/strong><\/td>Subject Name<\/strong><\/td>Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration of Test<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Section A<\/td>General English<\/td>120 (Total)<\/td>300 (Total)<\/td>2 Hours (Total)<\/td><\/tr>
Section B<\/td>Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement<\/td><\/tr>
Population, Development and Globalisation<\/td><\/tr>
Governance and Constitution of India<\/td><\/tr>
Present Trends in Indian Economy<\/td><\/tr>
Accounting and Auditing, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws and Insurance<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications and General Science<\/td><\/tr>
Elementary Mathematics, Statistics and General Mental Ability<\/td><\/tr>
Social Security in India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UPSC EPFO APFC Negative Marking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should pay attention to negative marking while attempting the Recruitment Test. UPSC deducts one-third of the marks assigned to a question for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions do not attract a penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Recruitment Test and interview carry weightages of 75% and 25%, respectively, under the scheme specified in the notification. Candidates must also meet the applicable interview suitability standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC EPFO APFC Syllabus 2026 Subject-Wise Topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The UPSC EPFO APFC syllabus 2026<\/strong> contains nine broad areas. The following subject-wise breakdown explains the topics candidates should cover during preparation. The detailed examples are study suggestions under the official syllabus headings, not a separate official topic-by-topic list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. General English<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General English evaluates candidates’ understanding of the English language and their ability to use words appropriately. Regular reading and grammar practice can help improve accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important topics to practise include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n