EPFO APFC is a prestigious Group A post recruited through the UPSC for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

Core to the APFC role in enforcing regulations, about 30-35 questions (combined with relations) are posed, more specialized than UPSC CSE’s general polity coverage, focusing on acts like EPF 1952 makes studying them critically important for compliance and dispute handling.

Labour Laws & Industrial Relations

General Knowledge and Current Events

Broadens awareness of national and global issues, with 20-30 questions covering history, geography, and affairs, more current-focused than UPSC CSE mains, studying these crucially keeps candidates updated on schemes and events relevant to EPFO policies.

English

One of the most important sections in UPSC EPFO APFC exam, around 15-20 questions are asked from this section, making it unique compared to UPSC CSE where English is more integrated into comprehension, studying these topics crucially is very important for scoring well in communication and official duties.

Indian Polity:

A key section for understanding governance in EPFO roles, typically 8-10 questions are asked, differing from UPSC CSE by focusing more on administrative structures relevant to labour policies, mastering these topics is essential for handling constitutional and rights-related issues effectively.

General Accounting Principles

Fundamental for financial management in EPFO, with 10-12 questions usually asked, this section stands out from UPSC CSE by targeting practical accounting in government funds, studying these principles diligently is important to ensure accuracy in auditing and taxation compliance.

Indian Culture and Heritage

Enhances cultural sensitivity in diverse roles, around 5-10 questions often merged with history, unique from CSE by tying to regional employee engagement, important to study for fostering inclusivity in welfare outreach and festivals.

Quantitative Aptitude:

Important for numerical handling in finances, typically 8-10 questions, stands out from CSE with focus on fund calculations like interest and ratios, dedicated preparation is vital for accurate operational and data sufficiency tasks.

Indian Economy:

Vital for grasping economic aspects of provident funds, around 8-10 questions appear, unique from CSE as it emphasizes fiscal policies impacting social security, thorough study of these areas is crucial for informed decision-making in economic reforms and planning.