Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation-EPFO Recruitment 2019 scheduled for the post of Social Security Assistants across the country. The detailed eligibility and application process are given below.
EPFO Recruitment 2019:
EPFO Recruitment 2019 for Social Security Assistant:
| Job Role | Social Security Assistant |
| Qualification | Any degree |
| Total Vacancies | 2189 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs.25,500/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Start Date | 27 June 2019 |
| Last date | 21 July 2019 |
| Exam Date | 31 August – 1 September 2019 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
- Degree of a recognized university or equivalent as on 21st July 2019.
- Possessing speed of at least 5000 key depressions per hour for Data Entry Work.
Age Limit( as on 21.07.2019):
- Between 18 to 27 years.
Age Relaxation:
For General:
- SC/ST up to 5 years,
- OBC-NCL up to 3 years,
For Employees of Central Government & employees of EPFO:
- SC/ST Up to 45 years of age
OBC – NCL Up to 43 years of age
For Ex-Servicemen:
- Ex-SM + General 3 years
- Ex-SM + OBC-NCL 6 years (3 years + 3 years)
- Ex-SM +SC/ST 8 years (3 years + 5 years)
For Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):
- PwBD + General: 10 years
- PwBD + OBC – NCL: 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
EPFO Recruitment State Wise Vacancies: Total 2189 Posts
- Andhra Pradesh: 60 Posts
- Bihar: 32 Posts
- Chattisgarh: 60 Posts
- Gujarat: 70 Posts
- Goa: 20 Posts
- Himachal Pradesh: 57 Posts
- Haryana: 231 Posts
- Karnataka: 182 Posts
- Kerala, Lakshwadeep: 27 Posts
- Maharashtra: 545 Posts
- Madhya Pradesh: 55 Posts
- AP, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura: 32 Posts
- Orissa: 56 Posts
- Punjab & Chandigarh: 6 Posts
- Rajasthan: 53 Posts
- Telangana: 151 Posts
- Uttarakhand: 57 Posts
- Uttar Pradesh: 353 Posts
EPFO Recruitment Selection Process:
The Selection process will be done on the basis of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Computer Skill Test.
Application Fees:
- SC/ST/PwBD / Female Candidates/ Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 250/-
- All other categories: Rs. 500/-
Note: The fees shall be refunded for SC/ST/PwBD/ Female Candidates & Ex-Servicemen only.
Mode of Payment: by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
Scheme of Examination:
For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one-fourth of the mark.
For Preliminary Examination:
| Name of the Test | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration | Version |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins | English |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | Bilingual |
| Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins | Bilingual |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Phase II – Main Examination:
| Name of the Test | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration | Version |
| Reasoning/ Intelligence | 40 | 60 | 35 mins | Bilingual |
| General/ Economy/Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 mins | Bilingual |
| English Language | 30 | 40 | 30 mins | English |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 mins | Bilingual |
| Descriptive Paper | 3 | 30 | 45 mins | English |
| Total | 153 | 230 | 2 hours 45 Minutes | |
Phase III – Computer Skill Test (Computer Data Entry Test):
Candidates will be required to appear for the Skill Test to assess speed and accuracy for Data Entry Work. The minimum requirement is 5000 key depressions per hour. Candidates short-listed for Skill Test will have to appear for a Skill Test.
Resolution Of Tie Cases:
In cases where more than one candidate secures the equal aggregates marks in Phase-II, the tie will be resolved by applying the following methods one after another:
- Date of Birth, with older candidates, placed higher.
- Alphabetical order in which names of the candidates appear.
How to apply for EPFO Recruitment 2019?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this post through online from 27 June 2019- 5 P.M to 21 July 2019.
For more details: Click here
To Apply: Click here
Important dates:
- Online Application Starts: 27 June 2019 (17.00 hrs)
- Online Application Ends: 21 July 2019 (17.00 hrs)
- Prelims Call Letters: 21st August- 1st September 2019
- Preliminary Examination (Phase-I): 31st August and 1st September 2019
EPFO Recruitment 2019 for Assistant: (Expired)
| Job Role | Assistant |
| Qualification | Any degree |
| Total Vacancies | 280 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Salary | Rs.44,900/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Start Date | 30 May 2019 |
| Last Date | 25 June 2019 |
Detailed eligibility:
Qualification:
- Must possess Degree from recognized University or equivalent
Age Limit(As on 25.6.2019): 20-27 Years
Note: Relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC, Employees of Government of India, employees of EPFO and Persons with Disability as per rules
EPFO Assistant Total Vacancies: 280
- UR-113 Posts
- EWS-28 Posts
- SC-42 Posts
- ST-21 Posts
- OBC-76 Posts
EPFO Recruitment 2019-Selection Process:
EPFO Assistant Recruitment selection process based on Preliminary Examination and Main Examination
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination:
| Name of Test | No. of Qns | Max Marks | Duration |
| English knowledge | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Note: For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one-fourth of the mark assigned to that question.
Phase-II: Main Examination:
Main Examination consisting of the objective test and descriptive test. The main examination will consist of objective tests for 200 marks. The total duration of the test is 2 hours 45 Minutes
| Name of Test | No. of Qns | Max Marks |
| Reasoning/ Intelligence | 40 | 60 |
| General/ Economy/ Financial Awareness |
40 | 40 |
| English Language | 30 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
The descriptive test conducted in the English Language with an emphasis on comprehension and analysis for 45 minutes. The marks obtained in the Main exam is considered for final selection
EPFO Recruitment 2019 Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PWD/ Departmental Candidates, Female Candidates & Economically Weaker Section (EWS) -Rs 250
- All Other candidates-Rs 500
How to apply EPFO Recruitment 2019?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this position online from 30 May 2019 to 25 June 2019
For More details & Apply: Click here
Important dates to Remember:
- Starting Date for Submission of Online Application: 30.05.2019
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 25.06.2019
- Downloading of Call Letters 20.06.2019 to 30.06.2019
- Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) dates 30.07.2019 and 31.07.2019
- Main Examination (Phase-II): Updated after Phase-I Result
