EPFO Assistant Syllabus: Subject Wise Syllabus, Download PDF!

EPFO Assistant syllabus & exam pattern 2021 can be found here. Candidates must know the EPFO Assistant Syllabus 2021 along with the exam pattern in order to excel in the EPFO Assistant 2021 exam. This article will cover the detailed topic-wise syllabus and exam pattern for all the stages of selection under EPFO Assistant post.

The EPFO or The employee Provident Fund Organization is one of the most promising central government organizations. The organization is responsible for overlooking and managing the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), a retirement benefit that is provided for salaried employees across most of the organizations. The EPFO is a very good place for those looking out for job opportunities in central government organizations.

This large organization invites applicants every year for the post of assistants and other positions. Interested candidates must apply for the EPFO Assistant 2021 post and take up the examination. Below all details regarding EPFO Assistant Syllabus 2021 have been given to help you understand the same better.

The EPFO Assistant selection has two stages.  They are as mentioned below: 

• Phase 1 – EPFO Prelims Exam
• Phase 2 – EPFO Mains Exam

Although the final selection is made exclusively based on the performance in EPFO Mains Exams, it is important for the candidates to perform well in prelims as it's the qualifying examination.

The below table will tell you all about the EPFO Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2021 at a glance:

All the candidates who have successfully managed to qualify in the Prelims will be allowed to take up the mains exams. The results in Phase 2 – EPFO Mains Exam will determine the candidates who shall be shortlisted for the available vacancy.  Phase 2 EPFO Mains comprises of Paper 1 and Paper 2. While Paper 1 is an objective type exam, Paper 2 is a descriptive type test. 

The below table will give you all details regarding the EPFO Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2021 (Paper 1) at a glance.

EPFO Assistant Descriptive Test (Paper 2) will be conducted immediately after the completion of the online objective test. The below table will give you all details regarding the EPFO Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2021 (Paper 2) at a glance.

EPFO Assistant Phase 1 Syllabus and EPFO Assistant Phase 2 Syllabus have a lot in common Although their difficulty level might change, the syllabus and area of topics remain more or less the same. The EPFO Assistant 2021 Subject-wise Syllabus is as mentioned below: 

• Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical Ability - Average, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Speed, Distance and Time, Stocks and Shares, Mixture and Allegations,  Permutation and Combination, Percentage, Algebra, Data Interpretation, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Set Theory, Probability.
  
• Reasoning Ability –Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Syllogism, Data Sufficiency, Machine Input-Output, Circular Arrangement, Floor Puzzle, Linear Arrangement, Scheduling, Ordering, and Ranking, Verbal Reasoning, Blood Relations, Arrangement and Pattern, Direction and Distance.
  
• English Language – Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Jumble Words, Passage Making, Sentence Framing, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Precis Writing, Letter Writing.
  

General Awareness, Economy and Financial Awareness - Current Affairs, Summits & Conferences, Indian Financial System, National Institution, Monetary Plans, Banking Terms, Indian Banking System, National/International Affair, Sports News, Important Days, Agreements, Awards and Honours, Schemes, Committees, Appointments/Resignations, Books and Author, National and International Organization, Obituaries, Sports News, Important Days, Summits & Conferences, Agreements-MoU's, International/National Affairs, Awards and Honours, Schemes, Committees, Appointments/Resignations/Obituaries, Books and Authors, Science and Defence.