📌 Preparation Strategy
1. Know the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
● Written Test (MCQs): Covers General English, Indian Freedom Struggle, Polity,
Economy, Labour Laws, Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Social
Security.
● Interview: Tests subject knowledge, personality, and current awareness.
👉 First step: Download and study the official UPSC EPFO syllabus.
2. Build Conceptual Clarity
● Indian Polity: Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity is a must.
● Modern History: Spectrum’s Modern India.
● Economy: NCERT (Class 11–12), Ramesh Singh for basics.
● Labour Laws & Social Security: EPFO website, bare acts, and current government
schemes.
● General Science & Environment: NCERTs + recent developments.
3. Current Affairs (Very Important)
● Read The Hindu or Indian Express.
● Monthly compilations (Vision IAS, Insights, Drishti).
● Focus on government policies, labour reforms, social security, and international reports.
4. Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
● Practice daily from books like RS Aggarwal or Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma.
● Focus on speed and accuracy – UPSC EPFO is time-bound.
5. English & Comprehension
● Practice grammar (Wren & Martin / SP Bakshi).
● Regularly solve comprehension passages and error-spotting questions.
6. Answer Writing & Mock Tests
● Take previous years’ papers (2017, 2021 EPFO).
● Enroll in a mock test series to improve time management.
● Revise mistakes from mocks thoroughly.
7. Smart Time Management
● Dedicate 6–8 months of focused preparation.
● Make a daily schedule:
○ 2 hrs Polity/History
○ 2 hrs Economy/Labour laws
○ 1 hr Quant & Reasoning
○ 1 hr Current Affairs & English
○ Last 30 mins Revision
8. Interview Preparation
● Stay updated on economic and labour reforms.
● Practice communication skills and confidence-building.
● Revise your graduation subject basics (they may ask).
