UPSC Recruitment for Personal Assistants in EPFO: Complete Guide
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an advertisement inviting applications for the recruitment of Personal Assistants in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. This article serves as a comprehensive guide for interested candidates looking to apply for these prestigious positions.
Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancies: 323
- UR (Unreserved): 132
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 32
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): 87
- SC (Scheduled Castes): 48
- ST (Scheduled Tribes): 24
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability): 12
Eligibility Criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
- Additionally, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in stenography with a speed of 120 words per minute in either English or Hindi.
- Age limits vary from 30 years for UR/EWS candidates to 40 years for PwBD candidates, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online through the official website: https://www.upsconline.nic.in.
- The closing date for submission of online applications is 27th March 2024.
- Candidates should ensure accurate and complete information is provided to avoid rejection.
Application Fee:
- Candidates (except Female/SC/ST/PwBD) must pay Rs. 25/-
- Payment modes: SBI branch cash deposit, net banking, cards, UPI.
- "Pay by Cash" mode ends one day before the closing date.
- Non-payment leads to rejection.
- Fees are non-refundable.
Selection Process:
- A written Recruitment Test (RT) is followed by a Skill Test.
- The RT will cover topics such as
- English Language,
- General Awareness,
- Quantitative Aptitude, and
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude.
- Negative marking applies for wrong answers, with a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to the question.
- 300 marks, which account for 100% weightage, will be assigned for the Recruitment Test.
- The Skill Test is compulsory that serves as a qualifying factor.
Recruitment Test Centres:
- The Recruitment Test will be conducted across various centres throughout India, including metropolitan cities and smaller towns.
- Applicants are advised to choose their preferred examination centre during the application process, keeping in mind the first-apply-first-allot basis.
Important OTR Instructions:
- Candidates can modify their OTR (One-Time Registration) profile only once after initial registration.
- The change in OTR profile data shall be available till the expiration of 7 days from the next day after the closure of the application window for his/her first final application for any examination of the Commission.
- For candidates applying for the Recruitment Test (RT) after registering on OTR, the last date for modification of OTR will be April 3, 2024.
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Disclaimer:
This blog content is based on the UPSC's official notification. If any assistance is required while completing the online application, candidates should refer to the official website and notification of the UPSC.
