The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially announced the recruitment schedule for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) 2026 examination, a highly anticipated opportunity for graduates seeking stable central government jobs. According to the notification, the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 2026, followed by the Mains Examination in November 2026. The final results are expected to be declared in December 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will undergo a Computer Skill Test and Document Verification. The post of ASO falls under Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400), with an in‑hand salary of approximately ₹55,000–₹62,000, along with allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, LTC, and pension benefits under NPS.
The exam pattern includes Prelims (Objective), Mains
(Objective + Descriptive), Computer Skill Test, and Document Verification. With
the exam dates fixed for the latter half of 2026, aspirants should focus on
strengthening their reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, and general
awareness, while also preparing for descriptive writing and computer
proficiency.
EPFO ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification |
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Conducting
Body |
Employees’
Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
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Exam Name |
EPFO ASO (Assistant Section Officer) Recruitment 2026 |
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Post
Name |
Assistant
Section Officer (ASO) |
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Notification No. |
- |
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Application Dates |
June
2026 – July 2026 |
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Prelims Exam Date |
September 2026 |
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Mains Exam Date |
November
2026 |
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Total Vacancies |
675 (UR – 280, OBC – 190, SC – 90, ST – 45, EWS – 70) |
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Eligibility |
Graduation
in any discipline from a recognized university |
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Age Limit |
20 – 30 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3
years, PwBD – 10 years) |
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Selection
Process |
1.
Preliminary Exam (Objective) 2. Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive) 3.
Computer Skill Test 4. Document Verification |
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Exam Pattern – Prelims |
Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English
Language, General Awareness (Objective type) |
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Exam
Pattern – Mains |
Objective
(Reasoning, Quant, English, GA) + Descriptive (Essay, Precis, Letter Writing) |
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Salary |
Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
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Website |
ibpsreg.ibps.in |
EPFO ASO NOTIFICATION 2026 VACANCIES
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Category |
Vacancies |
Reservation
Notes |
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UR
(General) |
280 |
Open
category, no reservation |
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OBC |
190 |
27% reservation as per Govt. of India rules |
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SC |
90 |
15%
reservation |
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ST |
45 |
7.5% reservation |
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EWS |
70 |
10%
reservation (for candidates not covered under SC/ST/OBC) |
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PwBD (Horizontal) |
Included within above |
4% reservation across categories |
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Ex‑Servicemen
(Horizontal) |
Included
within above |
10%
reservation across categories |
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Total |
675 |
Nationwide distribution across EPFO offices |
EPFO ASO RECRUITMENT 2026 ELIGIBILITY
|
Criteria |
Details |
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Educational
Qualification |
Graduation
in any discipline from a recognized university |
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Age Limit |
20 – 30 years (as on closing date of application) |
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Computer
Skills |
Basic
computer knowledge required; proficiency tested in Computer Skill Test |
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Other Requirements |
Good communication skills, drafting ability, and
administrative aptitude |
EPFO ASO SYLLABUS 2026
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Stage |
Subjects |
Topics
Covered |
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Preliminary
Exam (Objective) |
Reasoning
Ability |
Puzzles,
Seating Arrangement, Coding‑Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism,
Inequalities, Series, Direction Test |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Data
Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time
& Work, Speed & Distance |
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English
Language |
Vocabulary,
Grammar, Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para
Jumbles, Synonyms & Antonyms |
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General Awareness |
Current Affairs, Banking & Financial Awareness, EPFO
Schemes, Economy, Polity, History, Geography, Science & Technology |
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Mains
Exam (Objective) |
Reasoning
& Quant |
Advanced
puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Probability, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration |
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English Language |
Advanced comprehension, Error spotting, Sentence
improvement, Vocabulary usage |
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General
Awareness |
In‑depth
coverage of Economy, Social Security Schemes, Labour Laws, EPFO Act, Current
Affairs |
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Mains Exam (Descriptive) |
English Writing Skills |
Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Letter Writing
(formal/official) |
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Computer
Skill Test |
Computer
Proficiency |
MS
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet usage, Email drafting, Typing
skills |
EPFO ASO SALARY 2026
|
Component |
Details |
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Pay
Level (7th CPC) |
Level 7 |
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Pay Scale |
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
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Initial
Basic Pay |
₹44,900 |
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Grade Pay (Pre‑revised) |
₹4,600 |
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Dearness
Allowance (DA) |
~50% of
Basic Pay (approx. ₹22,450) |
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House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
X Cities: ₹12,123 • Y Cities: ₹8,082 • Z Cities: ₹4,491 |
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Transport
Allowance (TA) |
X
Cities: ₹5,400 • Y/Z Cities: ₹2,700 |
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Gross Salary (Approx.) |
₹60,000 – ₹70,000 (varies by posting city) |
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In‑Hand
Salary |
₹55,000
– ₹62,000 (after deductions) |
|
Allowances |
DA, HRA, TA, Medical Allowance, LTC, Pension (NPS),
Insurance, Dress Allowance |
|
Deductions |
NPS
(10% of Basic + DA), CGHS, CGEGIS, Income Tax |
