To,
V5/PDUNASS/2025-26/APFC Prob. Exam/ S13
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PANDIT DEENDAYAL UPADHYAYA NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SECURITY
Sir/Madam,
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Subject: Probationary Examination for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner
(Probationers)-
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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All| Zonal ACC (HO)s/All Zonal ACCs
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All ACCs/RPFC-I of PDUNASS Campuses, ACC/ RPFC-I (Exam) Head Office,
As per the Annual Examination Plan, it has been decided to conduct the Probationary
Examination for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners as per the the Employees' Provident Fund
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (Probationers) Examination Scheme, 2025 (copy attached).
All RPFCs/01Cs of Regional Offices/ District Offices
2. In view of the above, it has been decided to conduct the Probationary Examination [hereinafter
referred to as "Examination"] for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner from 12/11/2025
(Wednesday) to 14/11/2025 (Friday). The Examination will be conducted as per syllabus contained in
Examination Scheme mentioned above. The detailed schedule of Examination is given below:
EMPLOYEES' PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION
Paper
Paper
Paper
Paper
Regarding.
Paper
Subject
Social Security/Social Protection
Overview: EPF Act, Scheme,
International Conventions &
Social Security Code
Accounting, Pension Products,
Investment, Enforcement &
Recovery
Administration & Service Rules
Government Communication
(Internal & External), Legal
drafting and Awareness
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Type
MCQs (50%)
Descriptive
(50%)
Descriptive
Date &
Time
Date:23.10.2025
12/11/2025,
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon
12/11/2025,
02:00 p.m.
to 05:00
p.m.
13/11/2025,
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon
13/11/2025,
02:00 p.m.
to 05:00
p.m.
Duration Marks
3 Hrs
3 Hrs
3 Hrs
3 Hrs
100
100
100
100
5
6
Paper
1
V
Paper
VI
Sr No.
2.
Behavioural Management &
Ethics
Digital Governance & Computer
Proficiency Test
Examination Centre
PDUNASS, 30-31, Institutional Area,
Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058.
MCQs 60 MarkS
Case Studies (2
Descriptive)-40
Marks
PDUNASS Faridabad Campus (ZTI
North), Sector 16-A, Old Faridabad,
Faridabad 121002.
MCOs & Skill
Test
As elaborated above, Paper-l, || & ll will be of MCQs & descriptive type questions in a Question Paper
cum Answer Booklet (hereinafter referred as "Booklet"). Paper IV will contain descriptive type
questions. Paper-V will be 60 Marks MCQs & descriptive type questions on 2 case studies. Paper VI is
a computer proficiency test comprising of a few questions (MCQs) to be answered in the Booklet &
few questions (practical part) in it will need to be answered on computer. PDUNASS (New Delhi) &
PDUNASS Faridabad Campus (ZTI-North), responsible for conducting the Examination may kindly
arrange for requisite number of Desktop computers /Laptops for conducting the Computer Proficiency
test on 14/11/2025. The desktop computers/ Laptops should not be provided with any type of Internet
connectivity.
14/11/2025,
9:00 a.m. to
12:00 Noon
The Examination will be conducted at two Centres ie. PDUNASS (New Delhi) and PDUNASS
Faridabad Campus (ZTI-North). There will be multiple Examination Venues (Halls) at both the
Examination Centres. The details of Examination Centres and the Venues are given below:
14/11/2025,
02:00 p.m. to
04:00 p.m.
2
3 Hrs
Examination Venue
2 Hrs
i. Manthan Hall (3rd Floor)
ii.Brahaspati Hall (2nd Floor)
ii. Tea Lounge (3rd Floor)
i.Hall 1 (2st Floor)
ii.Hall 2 (1st Floor)
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3. The details of the Candidates who have to appear in the Examination are attached as Annexure-l.
This Annexure contains all the relevant details of the candidates such as Roll number, Examination
Centres/Venues etc.
i. There shall be a separate Board of Examination in respect of all the Examination Venues duly
constituted by the Director, PDUNASS (New Delhi) 8 the ACC in-charge, PDUNASS Faridabad Campus
(ZTI-North). The Board of Examination shall consist of a Nodal Officer (not below the rank of RPFC-I),
adequate number of Invigilators and an Observer either from ESIC or any other Central Government
Office situated in the same city/location. The Board of Examination shall be responsible for smooth
conduct of the Examination. The Nodal Officer will be responsible for sending the requisite certificates
in the prescribed formats (attached herewith as Forms 'A' to 'F') after the completion of each
4. The following instructions/guidelines are issued for PDUNASS (New Delhi) & PDUNASS Faridabad
Carnpus (ZTI-North), where Examination is to be conducted and for all the candidates appearing in the
Examination:
Fxamination on the same day through enmail to coe.pdnass @epfindia.gov.in attaching therewith
Scanned copies of all the certificates duly signed by him/her under official seal.
ii. The detailed instructions with respect to conduct of Paper VI i.e. Computer Proficiency Test are
attached herewith in Annexure I.
iii. The Booklets will be distributed to the candidates5 minutes before the commencement of the
Examination.
iv. The candidates will be required to write their Name, Roll Number & put their signature on the space
provided at the bottom of the first page only. Except at the bottom of the first page, the candidates
are not required to put their names, roll numbers, signatures or any personal details anywhere else in
the Booklet.
v. The Invigilators must verify the candidate's signature and all other details filled by the candidate on
the Booklet by cross-checking them with the candidate's Admit Card. Following this verification, the
Invigilator is required to countersign the space provided on the first page, and also to put their
signature in the designated space below the answer grid at the end of the Booklet.
vi. It will be mandatory for all APFCS mentioned in Annexure-l to appear in the Examination at the
Examination Venue/Centre assigned to them in the Annexure-I.
vii. The guidelines issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for conducting written
Examinations for persons with Benchmark Disabilities shall be followed.
vii. No mobile phone/electronic gadgets/Calculators shal be allowed inside the Examination
Room/Hall.
ix. Sufficient arrangements should be made for deposition of the mobile phones and other electronic
gadgets before the commencement of each session at each Examination Venue and may be returned
back to the candidates after each session.
x. Further instructions for Nodal Officers and ail other concerned Officers with regard to the conduct
of the Examination will be issued separately by mail.
5. There will also be a Central Observer duly nominated by the Head Office, for each Examination
Venue, who will observe the whole Examination process and will submit his/her report to the Head
Office.
6. In case, any discrepancy is noted in the details of the candidates in Annexure-1 or in case the name
of any Probationer Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner is missing in the Annexure l, the same may
please be brought to the notice of the Controller of Examination by the concerned candidate through
his/her respective field office, on or before 31.10.2025 through email to coe.pdnass@eptindia.gov.in.
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The format of Admit card is also enclosed with this circular and the same may be issued to the
candidates by the concerned office where the candidate is posted. The Nodal Officers are to coordinate
with the concerned field offices and obtain scanned copy of admit card issued to the candidates well
in advance before the Examination. The Nodal Officers must verify the scanned copy of the Admit Card
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against the original Admit Card presented by the candidate during the Examination. The candidates
are required to carry original Admit Card duly issued by his/her office in each paper of the Examination.
PDUNASS (New Delhi) and ACC in-charge PDUNASS Faridabad Campus (ZTI-North), are
requested to inform the constitution of the Board of Examination in respect of each Examination Venue
at their respective Exanmination Centres on or before 31.10.2025. The email id of the Nodal Officers
may also be informed for the purpose of all Examination related communications.
It is also requested to all concerned officers involved in the conduct of Examination to take all
other necessary actions to ensure smooth conduct of the Examination. It may please be noted that
any communication in connection with this Examination may be made on the email address of the
Controller of Examination i.e. coe.pdnass @epfindia.gov.in
Enclosures:
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2. Guidelines for Paper VI (Annexure Il).
List of candidates containing all relevant details (Annexure-1).
Format of certificates (Forms 'A' to 'F).
Format of Admit Card.
Copy for information please:
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PS to CPFC
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(This issues with the approval of Director, PDUNASS)
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The Employees' Provident Fund Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (Probationers)
Examination Scheme, 2025
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Addl. CPFC (HQ), HRM
CVO
Director, PDUNASS
Controller of Examination/Regional PF Commissioner
PDUNASS, EPFO.
Addl. CPFC (Exam)
The RPFC-I (Exam), HO
Yours Sincerely,
(Ravindera Babra)
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The RPFC-1 (NDC)...with request to upload the above circular on the website.
Guard File.
