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EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus
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1. EPFO Assistant 2023 Notification
Employee provident fund organisation EPFO conducts an online exam for Assistants. EPFO assistant 2023 notification is yet to be released. EPFO is one of the largest financial institutions in India. A Central body of Trustees governs employee provident fund organisation. UPSC conducts recruitment for EPFO Assistant officers. Any graduate from a recognized institute can apply for EPFO assistant.
The EPFO Assistant 2023 notification will be declared on the official website of EPFO https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php Candidates can follow IACE blogs for more updates. Candidates can also check previous notifications of EPFO Assistant 2019 for more details about exam patterns, syllabus, and eligibility for EPFO Assistant. The link for EPFO Assistant 2019 is given below.
2. About EPFO Assistant 2023 Exam Pattern
The EPFO Assistant exam pattern of Prelims and Mains exam is given below.
| EPFO Assistant 2023 Preliminary exam pattern | |||||
| S.No | Subject | No. of questions | Minimum marks | Duration | Version |
| 1 | English | 30 | 30 | 20 | English |
| 2 | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 | Bilingual |
| 3 | Numerical ability | 35 | 35 | 20 | Bilingual |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | ||
| EPFO Assistant 2023 Mains exam pattern | |||||
| S.No | Subject | No. of questions | Minimum marks | Duration | Version |
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 35 | Bilingual |
| 2 | General/ Economy/ Financial awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 | Bilingual |
| 3 | English | 30 | 40 | 30 | English |
| 4 | Quantitative aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 | Bilingual |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 2 hours | ||
| 5 | Descriptive paper | 3 | 30 | 45 | English |
| Grand total | 153 | 230 | 2 hours 45 min | ||
3. About IACE coaching for EPFO Assistant
IACE is one of the best institutes for banking exams like SBI PO & Clerk, IBPS PO & Clerk, and many more. The aspirants of the EPFO exam can avail of the benefits of IACE which is;
- The complete study material for EPFO Assistant.
- Daily newspaper and current affairs booklet for the students.
- Different interactive sessions and programs like WCAT for current affairs, PQRE (pure quant, Reasoning, and English, and a Real intensive program That is conducted before the prelims and Mains exams. This program could be helpful for the student for revision.
- Computer lab facility for practice.
4. EPFO Assistant 2023 Exam Highlights
The exam highlights of EPFO Assistant 2023 are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation by | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation |
| Exam Conducted by | Union Public Service Commission |
| Type Of Exam | National Level |
| Total Vacancy | To be notified |
| Posting Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Fees Exam |
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| Examination Mode | Offline |
| Negative | 1/ The Mark |
| Medium Of Exam | Hindi, English |
| Selection Procedure | Written Test Interview |
| Official website | https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php |
5. EPFO Assistant 2023 Online Application & Fee
5.1 Online application process
- Before applying for EPFO assistant candidates must scan their photograph, signature on left thumb, and hand return declaration as per the specifications given in the notification.
- After scanning a candidate must visit the EPFO website https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php and click on the option “Apply for the Recruitment of the post assistant”.
- Enter your details like name, contact details, and email ID, and complete the registration process.
- Upload the scanned documents.
- Click the payment tab and make payment online.
- Submit the application form and download it.
5.2 Application fees
The EPFO Assistant 2023 details of application fees are given below
| Candidate Category | Application fees |
| SC/ST/PWD/ EWS/Departmental Candidates, and Female Candidates | 250/- |
| Other Categories | 500/- |
6. EPFO Assistant 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for EPFO Assistant depend on the Age limit and educational qualification of a candidate.
6.1 Educational qualification
A candidate should hold a Degree from a recognized university. The final-year students are not eligible for the exam.
6.2 Age limit
The age limit of a candidate should be 20 to 27 years. The above age limit candidate can avail of age relaxation. The age relaxation table is given below.
| Category | Age relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC NCL | 3 years |
| Central government employees and departmental employees | General: Upto 40 years SC/ST: Upto 45 years OBC: Upto 43 years |
| PwD | General: 10 years SC/ST: 15 years OBC: 13 years |
7. EPFO Assistant 2023- Important Dates
EPFO assistant 2023 notification will be released soon. Any important updates will be available here.
| EPFO Assistant Exam Events | Important Dates |
| EPFO Assistant 2023 notification release | To be notified |
| EPFO Assistant 2023 application process starts | To be notified |
| EPFO Assistant 2023 application process ends on | To be notified |
| Last date of exam fees submission | To be notified |
| EPFO Assistant 2023 Prelims exam admit will release | To be notified |
| EPFO assistant 2023 Prelims exam date | To be notified |
| EPFO assistant 2023 Prelims exam result | To be notified |
| EPFO Assistant 2023 Mains exam date | To be notified |
| EPFO Assistant 2023 Mains exam results | To be notified |
8. EPFO Assistant Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for EPFO Assistant 2023 contains two stages i.e. Prelims and Mains.
- Prelims Exam: This exam is qualifying in nature. There are a total of 100 questions for a one-hour duration. The prelims exam also contains negative markings. 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
- Mains exam: The score obtained in the main exam is considered as a final list for EPFO Assistant. The ratio for prelims and main exam is 1:10 which means The candidates are shortlisted based on 10 times the number of vacancies from the prelims exam for Mains exam. Main’s exam contains 153 questions for 2 hours and 45 minutes and 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The Mains exam contains a descriptive paper that is completely online.
9. EPFO Assistant Syllabus 2023
The syllabus for prelims and mains of EPFO assistant 2023 is given below.
| EPFO Assistant 2023 Prelims and Mains syllabus | |
| Reasoning |
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| English |
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| Numerical ability |
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| General/ Finance/ Economy |
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10. EPFO Assistant Vacancy 2023: Category-Wise
EPFO Assistant 2023 Notification will be released soon. The category-wise vacancies will be declared later. For your reference, EPFO assistant 2019 vacancies are given below.
| EPFO assistant 2019 vacancies | |
| Categories | Vacancies |
| UR | 113 |
| EWS | 28 |
| SC | 42 |
| ST | 21 |
| OBC-NCL | 76 |
| Total | 280 |
| PWD | 11 |
11. EPFO Assistant Cut-Off: Previous Year’s Cut-off Marks
The EPFO Assistant 2023 Cut-off marks will be released on the official website. The cut-off marks will be released a few days after the results. The maximum mark for the prelims exam is 100 and for the Mains exam is 230. The cut-off marks for Prelims and Mains for EPFO assistant 2019 are given below.
| EPFO Assistant 2019 Prelims exam cut-off | |
| Categories | Cut off |
| General | 94.75 |
| EWS | 91.50 |
| OBC | 91.25 |
| SC | 87 |
| ST | 81.25 |
| PwD | 89.75 (CAT-A) 69.25 (CAT-B) 85.75 (CAT-C) 68 (CAT-D) |
| EPFO Assistant 2019 Mains cut-off marks | |
| Categories | Cut off |
| General | 184.17 |
| EWS | 175.09 |
| OBC | 176.43 |
| SC | 160.76 |
| ST | 145.21 |
| PwD | 171.63 (CAT-A) 133.05(CAT-B) 164.30 (CAT-C) 134.21 (CAT-D&E) |
12. EPFO Assistant 2023 Salary Structure
The EPFO Assistant has a handsome salary and benefits. The EPFO assistant will be paid according to the 7th pay commission. The expected salary structure of EPFO Assistant 2023 is given below.
| Level | Salary | Additional Benefits |
| Level-7 | Entry Pay: 44,700/- |
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13. EPFO Assistant 2023 Exam Centre
The exam centre for prelims and mains is given below. The exam centre for the Mains exam centre shall be allotted to any of the below centres.
| Ahmedabad | Shillong | Imphal |
| Prayagraj(Allahabad) | Shimla | Agartala |
| Bengaluru | Srinagar | Jorhat |
| Bhopal | Thiruvananthapuram | Aizawl |
| Mumbai | Kochi | Itanagar |
| Kolkata | Lucknow | Raipur |
| Cuttack | Jammu | Visakhapatnam |
| Delhi | Chandigarh | Tirupati |
| Dispur | Panaji(Goa) | Udaipur |
| Hyderabad | Port Blair | Sambalpur |
| Jaipur | Dharwad | Bareilly |
| Chennai | Madurai | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Nagpur | Ranchi | Ghaziabad |
| Dehradun | Gangtok | Gurugram |
| Patna | Kohima | Faridabad |
14. EPFO Assistant Preparation Tips 2023
A candidate who is preparing for the EPFO assistant exam must make some preparation plan i.e. Syllabus, Previous year’s paper, and check the EPFO assistant notification. Here are some tips to crack the EPFO assistant exam.
- Prepare a study plan according to your schedule and keep a strict schedule.
- analyse the previous year’s question pattern and make a list of important topics.
- Practise previous year’s questions and give full-length mock tests.
- Read Daily Newspapers or follow any page for important updates.
- Prepare short notes daily.
15. EPFO Assistant 2023 Admit Card & Call Letter
EPFO Assistant 2023 Notification will be released soon. The admit card for the prelims and mains exam will be released a few days before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card for prelims and the mains exam on the official website of EPFO https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php. The final call letters are sent to selected aspirants with all the information about their posting places and area, via registered email.
16. EPFO Assistant Prelims 2023 Result
EPFO assistant 2023 prelims results will be declared after the exam. The registered candidates for the prelims exam can check their results on the official website of EPFO.
17. EPFO Assistant Mains 2023 result
EPFO assistant 2023 Mains Results will be declared after the exam. Mains result is the final list for EPFO Assistant. Candidates can see their results on the official website of EPFO.
18. FAQ's
1. When will the EPFO assistant 2023 notification be released?
Ans. EPFO assistant 2023 notification will be released soon. As per the previous year the EPFO Assistant Notification was released in the month of July.
2. What are the eligibility criteria for applying for EPFO assistant?
Ans. The eligibility criteria for applying for EPFO assistant are based on nationality, age limit, and educational qualification
- A candidate must be Indian,
- The age limit should be 20 to 27 years,
- The educational qualification of a candidate is a degree or graduation from a recognized institute.
3. What is the mode and medium of examination for EPFO Assistant 2023?
Ans. The mode of examination is online for EPFO assistants and the medium of the examination contains both the language Hindi and English.
4. Does the EPFO assistant exam have a negative marking?
Ans. Yes, the EPFO Assistant Exam has a negative marking. 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer and no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
5. What is the salary for EPFO Assistant 2023?
Ans. The expected salary for EPFO Assistant in 2023 will be 44,900/-. There are several benefits to other salary like T.A, Special allowance, E.M.A, S.F.A and many more.
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