UPSC EPFO Eligibility 2025: Check Age Limit & Qualification for EO/AO, APFC Posts!

The UPSC EPFO Eligibility 2025 has been announced along with the short Indicative Advertisement for UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025. The eligibility criteria has been released separately for both EO/AO and APFC posts for recruitment in the Employees' Provident Fund Organization. As per the official UPSC EPFO eligibility requirements, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines to apply for the UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2025. The upper age limit for EO/AO posts in 30 years, while the age limit for APFCs is 35 years as on the closing date of online applications, i.e, 18 August, 2025. The Union Public Service Commission specifies the post-wise eligibility criteria that you must meet to be eligible for the recruitment process. In case you are unable to fulfil the UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria, your application will be rejected. These criteria in terms of the applicant's age, qualification, nationality, etc. Read on, to know more about the UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria.

• The applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. 
• The upper age limit for UPSC EPFO APFC is 35 years, while that for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer is 30 years.
• Candidates must possess the necessary documents to prove their claim of fulfilling the UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria.

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What is UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria 2025?

The eligibility criteria for EPFO EO/AO Recruitment has been announced in the official UPSC EPFO Notification. The table below contains the basic guidelines that are mandatory for all applicants. In the following sections, we will explain each of these factors in detail, helping candidates understand the complete UPSC EPFO Eligibility.

Students need to meet some specific criteria as per the UPSC, to get permission to sit for the EPFO APFC entrance exam. Check UPSC EPFO eligibility requirments in the short indicative advertisement for EPFO Notification 2025 below -

UPSC EPFO Age Limit 

As part of the UPSC EPFO Eligibility, candidates must meet specific age requirements for each post. The upper age limits ensure that applicants fall within the prescribed age range for recruitment -

• UPSC EPFO APFC Age Limit: 35 years
• UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer Age Limit: 30 years

Age Relaxation in EPFO Upper Age Limit

Candidates belonging to Reserved categories are entitled to receive age relaxations in the upper age limit. The age relaxation is applicable on the respective upper age limit of both EO/AO and APFC posts. Check the age relaxation criteria below -

UPSC EPFO Qualification for EO/AO & APFC

As part of the UPSC EPFO Eligibility, a candidate must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline to appear for the exam. Preference is given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Law, an M.A. in Business Administration, a five-year degree in Law, or a postgraduate qualification such as Company Secretary, Management, Cost and Management Accountant, or Chartered Accountant.

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UPSC EPFO Nationality Criteria

For UPSC EPFO Eligibility, candidates must meet the following nationality criteria to apply for the recruitment -

1. Be a citizen of India
2. Be a citizen of Nepal

Note: Candidates from other states will be kept in the general category and cannot avail of relaxation in age limit and other relaxations.

UPSC EPFO Experience Criteria

As a part of UPSC EPFO eligibility it is desirable that the candidates hold a suitable experience in the relevant field. This increases their chance of being shortlisted. Candidates bearing a minimum of two years of experience in Accounts, Administration and Legal Matters are desirable.

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UPSC EPFO Eligibility - Number of Attempts

There is no mention of such in the official notification about the number of attempts. As long as the candidates meet the eligibility guidelines and age limits, they can apply for the said recruitment through the prescribed format. 

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UPSC EPFO APFC Eligibility 2025

To be eligible for the UPSC EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) 2025 Exam, candidates must meet specific criteria set by the Union Public Service Commission. This criteria is slightly different from the UPSC EPFO EO/AO Eligibility. Check the eligibility requirements below –

• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as of the last date for submission of the online application.
• Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory. While not compulsory, a diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration is desirable.
• Nationality: Applicants must be:
   
  • Citizens of India, or
  • Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or
  • Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling permanently, or
  • Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries with the intention of settling permanently in India.
• Experience: While not mandatory, candidates with experience in accounts, administration, or legal matters are preferred.
• Number of Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of attempts, provided the candidate meets the age and educational qualifications.

Candidates are advised to refer to the official UPSC EPFO Notification 2025 for detailed information and to ensure they meet all EPFO APFC Eligibility requirements before filling out the online application form.

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