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UPSC EPFO Comparison

The document compares the UPSC EPFO exams for EO/AO and APFC positions, highlighting differences in post level, maximum age, qualifications, job roles, salary levels, and exam difficulty. EO/AO is a Group B position with a maximum age of 30 years, while APFC is a Group A position with a maximum age of 35 years and higher qualifications preferred. Both exams consist of a recruitment test and an interview, with APFC requiring a deeper understanding of specific subjects.

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UPSC EPFO Comparison

The document compares the UPSC EPFO exams for EO/AO and APFC positions, highlighting differences in post level, maximum age, qualifications, job roles, salary levels, and exam difficulty. EO/AO is a Group B position with a maximum age of 30 years, while APFC is a Group A position with a maximum age of 35 years and higher qualifications preferred. Both exams consist of a recruitment test and an interview, with APFC requiring a deeper understanding of specific subjects.

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UPSC EPFO Exams: EO/AO vs APFC

This document provides a detailed comparison between EO/AO (Enforcement


Officer/Accounts Officer) and APFC (Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner)
exams conducted by UPSC under EPFO.

Feature EO/AO APFC

Post Level Group B (Non-Ministerial) Group A (Gazetted)

Maximum Age 30 years 35 years

Qualification Graduation (any subject) Graduation (any subject) + Preference for MBA, LLB, CA, CS

Job Role Field enforcement, inspections, account supervision


Administrative, policy making, higher responsibility

Salary Level Lower than APFC Higher (since Group A)

Difficulty Moderate Higher (syllabus depth + competition)

Eligibility
EO/AO: Max age 30 years, Graduation in any subject.
APFC: Max age 35 years, Graduation in any subject. Preference for higher qualifications
like MBA, CA, CS, LLB, Public Administration etc.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwD – 10 yrs, Govt
Employees/Ex-Servicemen – as per rules.

Exam Pattern (Both EO/AO & APFC)


- Stage 1: Recruitment Test (RT) – 2 hours, 120 MCQs, 300 marks, negative marking
(1/3).
- Stage 2: Interview – 100 marks.
- Final Merit = Written (300) + Interview (100).

Detailed Syllabus (EO/AO & APFC)


- General English
- Indian Freedom Struggle, Culture, Current Events
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy & Social Issues (Population, Development, Globalization)
- Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, Social Security in India
- General Science, Computer Applications
- Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Principles of Accountancy, Auditing, Insurance

Note: APFC exam requires deeper understanding in Labour Laws, Administration and
Policy related areas.

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