Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners Examination, UPSC APFC 2024: Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary

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Among its diverse range of examinations, the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners Examination, UPSC APFC 2024 stands out as an opportunity to serve in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), a vital institution that safeguards the financial interests of millions of employees in India.

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UPSC APFC 2024: Important Dates

Main EventsTentative Dates
Releasing of UPSC EPFO Notification 20244th week of February 2024
Starting of online application form submission4th week of February 2024
Last date to submit the application form3rd week of March 2024
Availability of Admit Card1st week of May 2024
Date of Examination2nd week of May 2024
Result DeclarationJune 2024

UPSC APFC 2024: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UPSC Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners Examination, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Age Limit: Candidates should be between 20 and 35 years of age. Age relaxation is provided to candidates from reserved categories as per government regulations.
  • Educational Qualifications: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. No specific field of study is prescribed, allowing candidates from diverse academic backgrounds to apply.

UPSC APFC 2024: Selection Process

The selection process for the UPSC APFC Examination consists of two main stages:

  • Written Examination: The written examination is divided into two papers:
  1. Paper-I: This paper tests candidates’ general knowledge, including current events, Indian politics, economy, and social issues.
  2. Paper-II: Paper-II focuses on the EPF Act, rules, and regulations, as well as the principles and practices of accounting.
  • Interview (Personality Test): Candidates who qualify in the written examination are called for an interview. The interview panel assesses the candidates’ knowledge, personality, and suitability for the role of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner.

UPSC APFC 2024: Syllabus

The syllabus for the UPSC APFC Examination is as follows:

Paper-I (General Knowledge):

  • Current events of national and international importance.
  • Indian polity and economy.
  • General mental ability questions.
  • Indian Freedom Struggle.
  • Role of women in society.
  • Social and economic geography.

Paper-II (EPF Act, Rules, and Regulations):

  • The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
  • The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952.
  • The Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.
  • The Employees’ Deposit-Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976.
  • Principles and practices of accounting.

UPSC APFC 2024: Salary Structure

The APFC salary is as follows:

  
Basic SalaryRs. 47,600
Dearness Allowance (DA)Rs. 18088
House Rent Allowance (HRA)Rs. 12852
Transport Allowance (TA)Rs. 4968
FMARs. 2000
TotalRs. 85,508

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