EPFO Assistant Selection Process 2019
EPFO is one of the World’s largest Social Security Organisations in terms of clientele and the volume of financial transactions undertaken. EPFO has announced the starting date of EPFO Assistant Application Form filling. The students who want to appear for the exam must know the EPFO Assistant Selection Process 2019-
- However, the students will get to know the update for EPFO Admit Card soon.
- Firstly, the vacancies of EPFO posts are 280 (+11 PWD).
- Secondly, EPFO has 2 exams: Prelims & Mains according to EPFO Recruitment Notification.
- Moreover, EPFO Assistant Syllabus has 3 main sections for Prelims: Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, and English Language.
- The EPFO Assistant Syllabus has 4 main sections for Prelims: Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General/Economy/ Financial Awareness, and English Language.
- Although, there are two phases in the Mains Exam of EPFO Assistant- Objective Test and Descriptive Test
- Attempt EPFO Free Mock Tests for more practice for the Exam.
- Also, there will be a total of 100 questions in the exam with 100 marks.
EPFO Assitant Syllabus | Highlights
| Exam Name | EPFO Assistant Recruitment |
| Conducting Body | Employee Provident Fund Organization |
| Application Process | May 30 to June 25, 2019 |
| Exam Date | July 30 & 31, 2019 |
| Vacancies | 280 (+11 PWD) |
| Salary | ₹ 44,900 |
| Job Location | Pan India |
EPFO Assistant Selection Process 2019
The EPFO Recruitment Selection happens in 2 Parts, which are mentioned below in brief-
Phase 1- Prelims Exam | EPFO Assistant Selection Process
- However, this is an Objective test which happens Online
- Due to the Time Sensitive nature of the examination, the main objective for a candidate should be to complete the sections within the time limit.
- EPFO shortlists 10 times the number of Total vacancies from Prelims to appear for the Mains.
- Moreover, the Cut-Off is based on both the individual Section & the total marks obtained.
- The Test is Bilingual and can be given in both English & Hindi.
- Moreover, the English part has only English option.
| Subjects | No. of Questions |
Max. Mark |
Duration | Version |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| Total | – | 100 | 60 minutes | – |
Phase 2- Mains Exam | EPFO Assistant Selection Process
- However, the test will conduct in 2 phases- Objective test and Descriptive Test.
- Moreover, the Objective Test is Bilingual.
- Consists of 150 Questions with Total Number of Marks being 200.
- 3 Questions from this Descriptive Test Section
- Topics – Letter Writing, Precis & Comprehension
- It consists of 3 Questions with Total Number of Marks being 30.
- Although, the total Time allotted for this section is 45 Minutes
Objective Test
| Subject | No. of Qs |
Max. Mark |
Duration | Version |
| Reasoning/ Intelligence | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes | Bilingual |
| General/ Economy/ Financial Awareness |
40 | 40 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| English Language | 30 | 40 | 30 minutes | English |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes | Bilingual |
| TOTAL | 150 | 200 | 2 hours | – |
Descriptive Test
| Subjects | Questions | Max. Marks | Duration | Version |
| Descriptive Paper (English Language with emphasis on comprehension and analysis) |
3 (letter, precise, comprehension) |
30 | 45 minutes | English |
EPFO Assistant Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria defined for EPFO Recruitment 2019 is based on 2 Important factors:
- Age of the Candidate
- Educational Qualification
Age Limit for EPFO Assistant
- However, the minimum Age of the Candidate should be 20 years as of June 25, 2019.
- Moreover, the maximum Age of the Candidate 26 years as of June 25, 2019.
- Candidates who have reached the age of 27 years on or before 25th June 2019 will not be eligible.
EPFO Assistant Salary details 2019
- However, the Monthly Salary for the post of Assistant is ₹ 44,900.
- In Addition to the monthly salary ₹ 44,900, the employees will also get DA, HRA, Transport allowance & other additional allowances.
- Moreover, the Salary is in accordance with the Level- 7 of Pay Matrix (Civilian employees) Under 7th Pay Commission with Entry Pay Rs. 44,900/-.
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