UPSC EPFO Selection Process 2023 - Written Test and Interview

UPSC EPFO Selection Process 2023 is set by the officials of the Union Public Service Commission. The selection process of UPSC EPFO comprises three phases - Written Test, Interview, and Final result. Candidates must qualify in all three phases of UPSC EPFO exam to be eligible for the post of EO/AO.

Candidates must fill out UPSC EPFO apply online form to be eligible for the examination. Check out the UPSC EPFO selection process for all three different phases of the examination along with new norms for written test, interview, and final result. Check this post for complete knowledge of the UPSC EPFO selection process.

The written test is the first and foremost stage of the selection process. All candidates who have applied online for the UPSC EPFO exam will be able to take the first phase. Check out the key points of the UPSC EPFO selection process for the recruitment test here-

• The written test will be based on objective-type questions.
• A total of 120 questions will be asked in the exam of total 300 marks.
• The written test will have a time limit of 2 hours.
• The written test will be bilingual in nature. Candidates can take exam in both Hindi and English.
• One-third of the total marks assigned to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• No negative marking for questions left unanswered.

Candidates who will qualify for the written test will be eligible for the interview round. Check out the UPSC EPFO selection process features for interview -

• Interview letter will be shared with the candidates on their email ids a few days before the interview with all the pertinent regarding the exam.
• The interview call letter comprises of venue, date, time, and other rules regarding the interview.
• Candidates must keep a hard copy of the interview letter as entry will be prohibited without it.
• The interview is of 100 marks and marks will be based on the performance of the candidates in the interview.
• There is no negative marking in the interview.

The final round of the UPSC EPFO selection process is ‘Final Selection’. To be qualified for the post of EO/AO candidates must meet the following criteria-

• The final result will be based on the marks achieved in the written test and the interview.
• There is probation of 2 years from the date of joining.
• UPSC EPFO salary is as per the 7th pay of Level-8 during the probation period.
• The performance of the candidates will be evaluated by the UPSC authorities and the final result will be made on the basis of the same.
• EO/AO officers are liable to be posted anywhere in the country.
• The final result for the UPSC EPFO exam will be announced on the official website.