EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022: The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is the largest organization in charge of administering and maintaining the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), which is a retirement benefit plan available to all salaried employees. EPFO recruits qualified Indian citizens for various positions and provides them with the opportunity to serve in this massive organization. To apply for the position of assistant, they will accept applications from all qualified Indian residents.

When the EPFO issues the notice, the enrollment period for EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022 will begin. EPFO will conduct a two-stage web-based test to recruit candidates. The EPFO Assistant is a fantastic opportunity for up-and-comers interested in working in government.

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EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022: An Overview

Specifics	Important Details
Organization Authority	Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission
Exam Type	National Level
Total Vacancy	421
Location of Posting	Across India
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fees	INR 250/- and 500/-
Mode of Examination	Offline
Negative Marking	⅓ Of The Mark
Exam Medium	Hindi, English
Selection Process	Written Test Interview
OFFICIAL WEBSITE	https://www.upsc.gov.in/

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EPFO Assistant Exam Dates 2022

The EPFO Assistant 2022 exam date has yet to be announced. Once the official notification is received, we will update this section.

Exam related Events	Important Schedule
The application process starts	January
The application process will end	January
Last date of exam fees submission	January
UPSC EPFO exam 2022 admit release	2nd week of April
UPSC EPFO exam 2022 will conduct	May 2022
UPSC EPFO exam 2022 exam result will release	To be announced soon by the Officials

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EPFO Assistant Apply Online 2022

The notification for EPFO Assistant 2022 is expected to be released soon. Once the online form is active, interested candidates can apply. Candidates can only apply through the internet. It’s a good idea to learn the entire procedure ahead of time so you don’t make any mistakes when filling out the form. The application process is broken down into a few simple steps.

• Step 1: Visit the EPFO’s official website.
• Step 2: Fill in the required information, such as your name, phone number, and email address.
• Step 3: Keep a record of the provisional registration number and password for future use. If you are unable to submit an application, you can use this registration number and password to log in and complete the registration.
• Step 4: Double-check that you’ve entered all of the correct information and then click the “Save & Next” button.
• Step 5: Follow EPFO’s instructions for uploading your scanned photo, signature, and handwritten declaration.
• Step 6: Make an online fee payment after you’ve uploaded all of your information.
• Step 7: Fill out the EPFO Assistant Application Form 2022 and save it as a PDF file for future use.

Application Fee

Candidates can pay using a credit card, debit card, or SBI net banking to make online payments.

There is also the option of paying with cash. Candidates can pay in cash at an SBI branch near them with a printout of the online generated challan.

Category Name	Application Fees
Unreserved Category	INR 250/
SC/ST/PH/ WOMEN	INR 500/

Relevant Links
EPFO Recruitment	MPSC	HPSC
KPSC	ICFS Recruitment	IDAS Recruitment

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EPFO Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2022

Applicants interested in applying for the position of EPFO Assistant must ensure that they meet the EPFO Assistant eligibility requirements as outlined in EPFO’s official notice. The EPFO Assistant Eligibility Criteria (2022) are listed below.

Nationality Criteria

Applicants for the EPFO Assistant position must fulfill the following nationality requirements:

The applicant can be: 

• A Citizen of India, or
• A Subject of Nepal, Bhutan, or
• A candidate of Indian origin and migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, intending to settle in India permanently. 
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle in India permanently.

Age Limit 

Applicants must make sure that they meet the age requirements to apply for an EPFO Assistant. The minimum and maximum age requirements must be met by the deadline specified in the official notification.

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 27 years

(Age Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC, Employees of EPFO and PWD as per rules)

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be available for the following categories in the EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022. For all candidates, the lower age limit, i.e., a minimum age of 20 years, will be the same. Only the upper age limit is subject to age relaxation. Because the age relaxation period varies depending on the category, candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before filling out the form.

Category Name	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC – Non-Creamy Layer	3 years
Employees of EPFO and Central Government	General – 40 years SC/ST – 45 years OBC – 43 years
PwD	General – 10 years SC/ST – 15 years OBC – 13 years

• At the time of registration, candidates must bring copies of their caste certificates, educational certificates, and PWD certificates, among other documents.

Educational Qualification Criteria:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
• Candidates who are awaiting the results of their final examinations Should Not Apply.

Disqualification may result if there is a discrepancy between the EPFO Assistant eligibility criteria stated by the candidate and the documents. Before filling out the application form, double-check the eligibility requirements.

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EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022 Syllabus

Reasoning Ability Syllabus

• Verbal reasoning
• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
• Input-Output
• Order and Ranking
• Alphanumeric Series
• Data Sufficiency
• Syllogism
• Inequality
• Blood Relations
• Coding-Decoding
• Direction Sense

EPFO Assistant Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Number Series
• Simplification
• average
• Mixture and allegation
• Profit and loss
• Time and work
• Approximation
• Data Sufficiency
• Quadratic Equation
• Simple and compound interest
• Mathematical Inequality
• Data interpretation
• Speed, distance, and time

EPFO Assistant English Language Syllabus

• Theme-based questions
• Error Spotting
• Sentence rearrangement
• Odd one out.
• Sentence Connector
• Cloze Test
• Fillers
• Reading comprehension
• Para jumbles
• Sentence Improvement

EPFO Assistant General/ Economy/ Financial Awareness Syllabus

• Awards and Honors:
• Schemes, Committees
• National/International Affairs
• Awards and Honors:
• Science and Defense
• Appointments, Resignations, and Obituaries
• Schemes
• Important Days
• Summits & Conferences
• Books and authors
• Important Days
• National and international organizations
• Sports News
• Books and authors
• Summits & Conferences
• Sports News
• Agreements
• Obituaries
• Agreements-MoU’s
• International/National Affairs
• Committees
• Appointments/Resignations

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EPFO Assistant Exam Pattern 2022

Candidates will go through a two-tiered selection process, as previously stated. Candidates must prepare thoroughly because this position attracts a large number of applicants from across India. It is critical to familiarize yourself with the EPFO Assistant exam pattern in order to prepare effectively. It will assist you in improving your score and preparing for the section. For a better understanding, go over the exam pattern and marking scheme.

EPFO Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

For the EPFO Assistant Preliminary exam, an objective examination will be given online. This test is multilingual except for the English section. The following sections make up the EPFO Recruitment Prelims Exam 2022:

• In the EPFO Assistant Prelims Exam 2022, each exam will have its own time.
• Incorrect answers will result in negative marks on the EPFO Assistant Prelims Test 2022.  1/4th  of the total marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for Phase II at a ratio of 1:10, or roughly ten times the number of openings in each category, based on their performance in Phase I.

EPFO Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2022

The EPFO Assistant Mains exam 2022 will be a 150-question online objective exam with a total of 200 marks. Each segment will have a time limit; if the time limit is exceeded, you will be routed to the next section immediately.

The final selection for EPFO Recruitment 2022 will be based on Phase-II results.

EPFO Assistant Descriptive Exam Pattern

This test will be administered immediately following the completion of the Phase-II Main Examination’s online objective test. Exam Pattern for EPFO Assistant Descriptive Exam is given below.

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EPFO Assistant Important Book Recommendations

Name of the Book	Name of the Author
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning	R S Agarwal
Analytical Reasoning	MK Pandey
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal	B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	R S Agarwal
Magical book on Quicker Maths	M Tyra
Banking Awareness	Arihant Publication
General Knowledge	Lucent
High School English Grammar and Composition	Wren and Martin
Objective General English	SP Bakshi

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EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022 Admit Card

It’s a crucial document. Make sure to get your EPFO admit card as soon as possible. The steps outlined below will guide you through the process of downloading your EPFO Assistant admit card. To avoid any last-minute problems, get your admit card as soon as possible.

• Step 1: Visit the EPFO’s official website for more information.
• Step 2: Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth to access your account.
• Step 3: Print the admit card and attach the same photograph that you used when applying for the EPFO Recruitment.
• Step 4: For future reference, save and take a printout of your EPFO Assistant Admit Card 2022.

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EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022- Cutoff Marks

Candidates should be aware of the UPSC EPFO Assistant Recruitment Cutoff Marks before taking the test. The UPSC EPFO Assistant Recruitment cutoff marks from the previous year will give you an idea of this year’s cutoff.

Category Name	EPFO Recruitment Test (Out of 300)	Interview (Out of 100)	Final Cutoff
UR	160.00	50	237.50
OBC	142.00	45	219.72
SC	128.50	40	194.25
ST	133.00	40	—

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EPFO Assistant Result 2022

Passing the EPFO Assistant exam is difficult, as previously stated, as the organisations only selected 240 candidates last year. To obtain your EPFO Assistant Result 2022, follow the steps outlined below.

• Step 1: Go to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization’s website (EPFO)
• Step 2: Use your credentials to log in.
• Step 3: Save your scorecard to your computer.
• Step 4: Save the EPFO Assistant Result 2022 to your computer for future use.

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EPFO Assistant Salary Details

Selected candidates will be given a generous package of benefits in addition to a competitive salary. Employees will be paid according to Pay Matrix Level 7. They will be eligible for DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance, as well as other allowances as determined by the rules in effect at the time.

Level	Salary	Additional Benefits
Level-7	Entry Pay: 44,700/-	Dearness Allowance House Rent Allowance Transport Allowance

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EPFO Assistant Recruitment Vacancy 2022

Here are the details for the previous year’s vacancies, which is 2022. In 2022, the same number of vacancies can be predicted.

Category Name	Vacancies
GENERAL (UR)	168
SC	62
ST	33
OBC	116
EWS	42
TOTAL	421

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EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2022 Selection Process

The EPFO Assistant recruitment notification is expected in the coming days. Candidates from all over the country will apply for the position. To apply for the position, you must have a degree from a recognised university and be at least 20 years old. It is critical to comprehend the EPFO Assistant selection process 2022 in order to adequately prepare for the exam.

The EPFO Assistant selection process will be divided into two stages:

Phase 1- Preliminary Exam

The EPFO Assistant selection process begins with the Preliminary Exam. To be eligible for the mains exam, which is Phase 2 of the selection process, candidates must pass this exam. The preliminary exam marks will not be taken into account when determining final merit. For each incorrect response, a quarter of a mark will be deducted. It will consist of three tests, each lasting one hour and carrying 100 marks. Except for the English Language paper, all of the papers will be bilingual.

Phase 2- Main Exam

Candidates who pass the preliminary exam are eligible to take the Main Exam. The EPFO Assistant Mains exam will be worth 230 marks and will take 2 hours 45 minutes to complete. The candidate’s performance in the EPFO Assistant Mains Exam 2022 will be taken into account for final selection. For each incorrect response, 1/4th  mark will be deducted. Except for the English Language paper, all of the papers will be bilingual.

Cut-offs will be used in two stages

• On the scores in individual tests and
• On the Total Score

In the Case of a Tie between candidates

When more than one candidate receives the same score on the main exam,

The following methods, in order, will be used to break the tie:

• Older candidates will be ranked higher based on their date of birth or
• in alphabetical order based on the candidate’s name.

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