Applications are open. Apply before 14 Aug 2026 — 1 day left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has notified recruitment for 74 posts under Recruitment/Deputn/AuditWing/2026/2289. Applications are accepted offline from 16 Jun 2026 to 14 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A degree, preferably B.Com, with the SAS examination of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and service in an audit or accounts cadre. The vacancies are spread across 4 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Deputation. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Levels 6 to 11 of the 7th CPC matrix, depending on the post. The place of posting is EPFO Audit Wing offices across India.
The form is submitted offline in the manner set out in the notification. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 74 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A degree, preferably B.Com, with the SAS examination of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and service in an audit or accounts cadre
- Pay scale: Levels 6 to 11 of the 7th CPC matrix, depending on the post
- Last date to apply: 14 Aug 2026
- Application mode: offline
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
- Advertisement No.
- Recruitment/Deputn/AuditWing/2026/2289
- Total Vacancies
- 74
- Job Location
- EPFO Audit Wing offices across India
- Qualification
- A degree, preferably B.Com, with the SAS examination of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and service in an audit or accounts cadre
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- Levels 6 to 11 of the 7th CPC matrix, depending on the post
- Application Mode
- Offline
- Official Website
- www.epfindia.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of the application | 14 Aug 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Auditor | 40 |
| Assistant Audit Officer | 18 |
| Assistant Director (Audit) | 9 |
| Deputy Director (Audit) | 7 |
| Total | 74 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Audit) | A degree, preferably B.Com, with the SAS examination passed, and five years' service in Level 10, seven in Level 8, or eight in Level 6. |
| Assistant Director (Audit) | Three years' service in Level 7, or five to seven years in Level 6. |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Five to seven years' service in Level 6. |
| Auditor | Five years' service in Level 5. |
- These posts are filled on deputation only. They are open to serving Government employees in the relevant grades, not to the general public.
- The application is offline — the form is downloaded, filled and sent by speed or registered post.
- The SAS examination of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is required for the Deputy Director post.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Audit) | Level 11 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Assistant Director (Audit) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Auditor | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Deputation — selection is made on eligibility, service records and APARs; there is no written examination
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Read the official notification on the EPFO website carefully.
- 2Download the application form from epfindia.gov.in.
- 3Fill it in and attach self-attested copies of your photograph, signature, identity proof and certificates.
- 4Send the completed form by speed post or registered post so that it arrives before 14 August 2026.
Important Links
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