UPSC EPFO Recruitment for Enforcement Officer: Check Salary, Eligibility & Exam Pattern

In India, government jobs are lucrative and thus are the most sought-after jobs. The benefits of government jobs include job stability, regular income, additional allowances, among others, making them enticing for the young generation. Among various kinds of government jobs in the country, UPSC EPFO is one of the popular exams that help land at a job of an Account Officer or Enforcement Officer.

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UPSC EPFO exam is organized by the Union Public Service Commission aiming to appoint candidates as Enforcement Officer (EO)/ Accounts Officer (AO) posts in Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Ministry of Labour and Employment. UPSC conducts EPFO Recruitment Exam, and candidates who are appointed as EPFO get a handsome amount of salary and other packages.

Candidates who want to land a job as an Account Officer or Enforcement Officer must check out the UPSC EPFO Exam eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and salary they would be earning.

UPSC EPFO Eligibility Criteria 

Age Limit: There is no minimum age specified. The maximum age to give the UPSC EPFO exam is 30 years.

Educational Qualification: Candidates having a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India can give the exam.

The desirable educational qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Law/Integrated Five years Degree in Law/ Masters in Business Administration/ Post Graduate Diploma in Management/ Company Secretary/ Chartered Accountants/ Cost and Management Accountant. Also two years of experience in Administration/ Accounts/ Legal Matters in any government or Listed – Private Organisation is preferred.

UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2021: Exam Pattern

The mode of the UPSC EPFO 2021 Stage-I exam is offline, MCQ-type questions are asked in the exam. The total number of questions asked in the exam is 120, carrying a weightage of 2.5 marks each. For every incorrect option, candidates will lose ⅓ marks. The mode of the test will be both Hindi and English. Candidates will be provided 120 minutes to write the exam. 

Candidates who have obtained the minimum cutoff marks or above marks will be invited for the interview round. The interview call letter will be issued to candidates a few days before the Interview. Candidates will get marks based on their performance; the weightage of the interview round is 100 marks.

UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officer Pay Scale as per 7th Pay Commission

UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officer posts are permanent. The total salary for UPSC EPFO officers (emoluments including TA, HRA & Other Allowances) is INR 60000.

In addition to a decent salary, the officers are entitled to several other benefits and allowances. The kind of allowances offered to the officers include 

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Medical Facility
• Loan Facility
• Gratuity
• Provident Fund
• Mobile facility
• Conveyance Maintenance
• Insurance

So, the rewarding and flourishing career UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officers can have is a great opportunity for all those seeking a career in the same sector. UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer/ Accounts Officer jobs come with a good salary package and job satisfaction.

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