UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC Full Syllabus, Notes, and Practice Questions – Chandra Classes Prayagraj

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🏛️ Introduction: The Prestige of UPSC EPFO Examination

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) exam, conducted by UPSC, is one of India’s most prestigious central government recruitment drives.
It offers posts of Enforcement Officer (EO), Accounts Officer (AO), and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
all under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

At Chandra Classes Prayagraj, we provide India’s most comprehensive preparation for EPFO EO/AO and APFC, combining conceptual clarity, mock tests, and detailed practice sets.
Our EPFO Study Material Bundle helps aspirants cover the entire syllabus in one place with topic-wise notes, solved papers, and full-length mock tests.

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🧩 Exam Pattern Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam Conducted ByUPSC
PostsEnforcement Officer (EO), Accounts Officer (AO), Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC)
Exam ModeOffline / OMR-Based Objective Test
Duration2 Hours
Total Questions120
Total Marks300
Negative Marking1/3 for each wrong answer
Selection ProcessWritten Test (75%) + Interview (25%)

🧠 Complete UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC Syllabus

Below is the topic-wise syllabus designed for easy navigation and structured learning.

1️ General English

  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases
  • Grammar: Tense, Prepositions, Articles, Voice, Speech
  • Comprehension & Cloze Tests
  • Sentence Rearrangement, Spotting Errors

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2️ Indian Freedom Struggle

  • Revolt of 1857, Moderates and Extremists
  • Role of INC, Swadeshi & Home Rule Movements
  • Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India
  • INA, Partition, and Independence

3️ Current Events and Developmental Issues

  • National & International Current Affairs
  • Government Schemes, Labour Policies, Social Justice
  • Sustainable Development & Environment Issues

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4️ Indian Polity & Economy

  • Constitution: Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Preamble
  • Parliament, Judiciary, Local Governance
  • Economic Planning, Fiscal & Monetary Policy
  • Banking Reforms, Budget & Economic Development

5️ Industrial Relations & Labour Laws

  • Factories Act, 1948, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  • Trade Unions & Collective Bargaining
  • Labour Codes 2020 Key Provisions
  • Social Security for Organised & Unorganised Workers

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6️ Accounting, Auditing & Insurance

  • Basic Accounting Principles, Double Entry System
  • Trial Balance, Financial Statements
  • Auditing Concepts: Internal Control, Vouching, Verification
  • Basics of Insurance and Risk Management

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7️ Computer Applications, Social Security & Statistics

  • Computer Fundamentals, Networking, MS Office
  • Social Security Schemes: EPF, Pension, ESI
  • Basic Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode, SD, Correlation

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8️ General Science

  • Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Concepts
  • Science in Everyday Life
  • Environmental Science Basics

9️ Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning

  • Arithmetic: Ratio, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
  • Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles

🔟 Social Security in India

  • EPF & MP Act 1952, Employees’ Pension Scheme
  • Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act
  • NPS, PFRDA, and ESIC Schemes

🌐 Additional Topics for APFC

  • Indian Culture & Heritage
  • Population, Development & Globalisation
  • Labour Administration & Governance
  • Insurance & Auditing (Advanced)
  • Elementary Statistics

📅 Study Plan by Chandra Classes

PhaseFocus AreaDuration
Phase 1English, General Science, Computers1 Month
Phase 2Polity, Economy, Labour Laws2 Months
Phase 3Accounting, Auditing, Statistics1 Month
Phase 4Current Affairs & Practice Tests1 Month
Phase 5Revision + Mock Tests1 Month

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🧾 Practice Questions (Sample 20 MCQs)

1. Under the EPF Act, contributions are dealt under which section?
A) Section 6 B) Section 8 C) Section 9 D) Section 11
Answer: A

2. The slogan “Do or Die” is associated with
A) Civil Disobedience Movement B) Quit India Movement
Answer: B

3. Prudence Principle in Accounting implies
A) Never anticipate profit, but provide for all losses
Answer: A

4. EPFO functions under which Ministry?
A) Finance B) Labour & Employment
Answer: B

5. EPF contribution of employer and employee is
A) 12% each 
Answer: A

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🎯 Why Choose Chandra Classes for EPFO Preparation?

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🏁 Conclusion: Your Roadmap to Success

The UPSC EPFO EO/AO & APFC exam tests not just knowledge but clarity and consistency.
At Chandra Classes Prayagraj, we ensure students gain both
through structured notes, consistent practice, and real exam-like mocks.

Whether you’re aiming for EO/AO or APFC, our EPFO eBook bundles and PDF practice sets are your one-stop solution to secure a top rank.

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