Employment Opportunity in 2025 via UPSC: Submit Applications for 230 Enforcement Officer, Account Officer, and Assistant Provident Fund Officer Positions - Detailed Information Available
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published a detailed notification for the recruitment of Enforcement Officer/Account Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Officer (APFO) posts. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 230 vacancies, with 156 for EO/AO and 74 for APFO.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for both EO/AO and APFO posts are as follows:
- Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee settled in India since 1962, or a person of Indian origin settled permanently in India from specified countries.
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory for both EO/AO and APFO posts. For APFO, a diploma in Company Law, Labour Laws, or Public Administration is desirable but not essential.
- Age Limit:
- EO/AO: Maximum 30 years (with relaxations up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and additional relaxations for PH and EPFO employees)
- APFO: Maximum 35 years (with similar category-wise relaxations; up to 45 years for PwBD candidates)
Application Process
The online application process for the recruitment drive is currently underway and will end on August 18, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website at upsconline.nic.in. Candidates must submit scanned copies of required documents such as matriculation certificate, birth certificate, education certificates, and caste certificate (if applicable).
Pay Scale
The pay scale for successful candidates under the 7th Central Pay Commission structure is as follows:
| Position | Pay Matrix Level | Description | |-----------|------------------|-----------------------------| | EO/AO | Level 8 | Approximate monthly pay ~₹47,600 (starting basic pay) | | APFO | Level 10 | Approximate monthly pay ~₹56,100 (starting basic pay) |
Selection Process
The recruitment comprises a two-stage selection process—a written examination followed by an interview. Final selection is based on combined merit from both stages.
In summary:
| Aspect | EO/AO | APFO | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Education | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | Same as EO/AO, Diploma desirable | | Age Limit | Max 30 years (relaxations apply) | Max 35 years (relaxations apply) | | Nationality | Indian or eligible special categories | Same as EO/AO | | Application Method | Online at upsconline.nic.in | Same | | Pay Scale | Level 8 (start basic ~₹47,600) | Level 10 (start basic ~₹56,100) |
The detailed notification PDF will be uploaded soon on the official website. Candidates are advised to check the official website for more details related to the recruitment, such as age limit, eligibility, application process, salary, and educational qualifications.
- The recruitment drive for the Enforcement Officer/Account Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Officer (APFO) posts includes positions that involve financial management and business activities.
- Candidates can submit their online applications for these finance-related jobs through the UPSC website, and the selection process will consist of a written examination and an interview.
