What is the UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2027 exam pattern?

UPSC EPFO Recruitment Test has 120 MCQs in 120 minutes covering 9 subject areas including General English, Indian Freedom Struggle, Polity, Industrial Relations & Labour Laws, Social Security, General Accounting, Computer, and Current Events. Marking: +1/-0.33. Interview is 75 marks.

What is UPSC EPFO EO salary in 2027?

EPFO Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer starts at ₹56,100-₹1,77,500 per month (Level 10). With DA, HRA, and EPFO-specific allowances, the effective in-hand salary is ₹75,000-₹95,000 per month. EPFO is known for good postings in metro cities.

What are the unique topic areas in UPSC EPFO exam?

UPSC EPFO uniquely tests Labour Laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, EPF Act, ESI Act), Social Security Laws (PF, Pension, Insurance schemes), Industrial Relations, and General Accounting Principles. These are not tested in other UPSC exams.

How many UPSC EPFO vacancies are expected in 2027?

UPSC EPFO 2027 is expected to have 150-300 vacancies for EO/AO posts. The 2023 notification had 418 vacancies while 2021 had 421 vacancies. EPFO is one of the few UPSC exams with consistent annual large-scale recruitment.

What is the difference between EPFO EO and AO?

EO (Enforcement Officer) handles field work — inspecting establishments, ensuring compliance with PF/ESI/Labour laws, investigating disputes. AO (Accounts Officer) handles financial accounting, settlement of claims, fund management. Both posts have the same pay and are recruited through the same exam.

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Test Overview

120

Total Questions

120

Duration (min)

195

Total Marks

hard

Difficulty

Sections

General EnglishIndian Freedom StruggleCurrent EventsIndian PolityGeneral Accounting PrinciplesIndustrial RelationsSocial Security in IndiaGeneral Science & ComputerGeneral Mental Ability

Topics Covered

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