UPSC EPFO Recruitment 2024: Apply online for 323 Posts of Personal Assistant (PA)

The much-anticipated UPSC EPFO recruitment notification for the year 2024 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission. This notification pertains to the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PA) in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the official UPSC website by the deadline of March 27, 2024. The exam for EPFO PA is scheduled to take place on July 7, 2024. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the key details and requirements outlined in the UPSC EPFO Notification 2024.

Post Description: Personal Assistant

Detailed Number of Posts/Vacancies: 323 posts

Last Date to Apply: March 27, 2024 (Upto 6:00 PM)

UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Vacancy 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The UPSC EPFO notification outlines the eligibility criteria for the post of Personal Assistant. 

Criteria	Details
Citizenship	Indian or Subject of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee or a migrated person of Indian origin from certain countries approved in the notification.
Age Limit	18 to 30 years. Age relaxation for certain categories will be offered as per the rules.
Education	Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized institute/college.
Post-Specific Criteria	Good typing skills as specified in the notification.

UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Vacancy 2024:

Category	Total Vacancies
General	132
OBC	87
SC	48
EWS	32
ST	24
Total	323

Note: There are 12 reserved posts for PwBD candidates within the total vacancies.

UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Salary

The selected candidates will be placed in Level-07 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The specific salary amount will be communicated in the appointment letter. Additionally, perks and benefits like travel allowance (TA), dearness allowance (DA), house rent allowance (HRA), etc., will be mentioned in the EPFO salary slip.

UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Selection Procedure

The selection process for UPSC EPFO PA Recruitment 2024 involves two stages:

Stage 1: Written Exam (300 Marks)

This stage will consist of a pen-and-paper-based objective type exam.

The exam will be conducted in Hindi and English.

Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the next stage.

Stage 2: Skill Test (Qualifying Nature)

This stage will assess the typing skills of the candidates.

It is a qualifying test and will not affect the merit order.

UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Vacancy 2024 Scheme, Syllabus, and Weightage of the Recruitment Test (RT):

(a) Scheme:

(i) The test will be of two hours duration.
(ii) All questions will carry equal marks.
(iii) The test will be objective type questions with multiple choices of answer.
(iv) The medium of Question Paper is in English and Hindi except for those questions in English Language.
(v) There will be penalty for wrong answers. Every wrong answer will carry a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. If no answer is marked for a question, there will be no penalty for that question.

(b) Syllabus:

The syllabus of the Test broadly comprises the following topics:

i) English Language.

ii) General Awareness.

iii) Quantitative Aptitude.

iv) Reasoning & Computer Aptitude.

(c) Weightage:

(i) 300 marks (100% weightage) will be accorded for the Recruitment Test.
(ii) Based on the marks scored in the Recruitment test, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise to appear in the Skill Test(s) for the post(s) they have applied for.
(iii) Skill Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. The candidates who qualify the Skill Test will be considered for final selection on the basis of merit in the recruitment test.
(iv) In the Online Applications Form, candidate will have to indicate the language (English/Hindi) for the purpose of Stenography [dictation and respective transcription for the dictation taken (only in Computer)].
(v) The qualifying standard in the Skill Test(s) are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

How to Apply for UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Vacancy 2024

Candidates can apply for the UPSC EPFO PA Recruitment 2024 online through the OTR (One Time Registration) process on the official UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/

Here's a step-by-step guide:

Click on the official website link.

Provide the necessary information and enter the verification code sent to your mobile/email ID to complete the UPSC EPFO registration.

Complete the one-time registration process and proceed to fill out the application form.

Pay the application fee as per your category.

Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.

The application fee varies depending on the category:

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	INR 25
Female/SC/ST/PH	Nil

UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Vacancy 2024 Important Dates

Here's a table summarizing the important dates for UPSC EPFO PA Recruitment 2024:

Event	Date
UPSC EPFO Notification Release Date	March 7, 2024
Application Started Online	March 7, 2024
Last Date to Apply	March 27, 2024 (Upto 6:00 PM)
Correction Window	March 27, 2024 to April 3, 2024
UPSC EPFO Admit Card (Expected)	June 2024
UPSC EPFO PA Exam Date	July 7, 2024

Important Web Links

Official Notification 

FAQs

1. What is the minimum educational qualification required for the UPSC EPFO PA exam?

A Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university/college is mandatory.

2. What is the age limit for applying for the UPSC EPFO PA exam?

The age limit is 18 to 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for certain categories as per the official notification.

3. Is there a negative marking scheme for the written exam?

Yes, there will be negative marking for incorrect answers in the written exam. 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

4. How can I download the UPSC EPFO notification PDF?

The notification PDF can be downloaded from the official UPSC website. 

Note: This post provides brief information about the position. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria, application procedure, and other relevant information.