Full Form of EPFO

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory social security body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It administers mandatory provident funds, pension schemes, and insurance benefits under the EPF & MP Act 1952.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Enforcement Officer (EO) / Accounts Officer (AO) / Assistant Public Prosecution: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Desirable: Degree in Law, CA/CS, or MBA. Age Limit: Up to 30 years for EO/AO, up to 35 years for APFC.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Two-tier selection process conducted by UPSC: Recruitment Test (RT) pen-and-paper OMR objective exam (75% weightage) followed by Interview (25% weightage).

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

General English, Indian Freedom Movement, Current Events & Developmental Issues, Indian Polity & Economy, General Accounting Principles, Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, General Science & Knowledge of Computer Applications, and Quantitative Aptitude.