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UPSC EPFO Cutoff 2026: Check EO/ APFC Previous Year Cutoff

Anshika

Jun 15, 2026

UPSC EPFO Cutoff 2026 is the minimum marks that candidates need to qualify for the next round of the selection process, that is, the Interview. UPSC will release separate cut-off marks for Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) positions in a single PDF under UPSC EPFO recruitment 2026. It will release cutoffs for all stages and categories, namely General/Unreserved, SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and others. UPSC EPFO 2025 cutoff will also be released soon for the exam that was held on November 30, 2025. 

UPSC EPFO Previous Year Cutoff

UPSC EPFO Previous Year cutoff helps candidates in making a well-planned strategy for their exam. The tables given below show UPSC EPFO previous year cutoffs:

UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2025 Expected Cut Off

The expected cut off for UPSC EPFO Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) 2025 has been estimated based on previous recruitment cycles, exam difficulty level, and vacancy trends.

Category Expected Cut Off Marks
General (UR) 165–178
EWS 156–168
OBC 146–158
SC 136–149
ST 127–138

UPSC EPFO EO/AO 2025 Expected Cut Off

Category Expected Cut Off Marks
General (UR) 185–200
EWS 175–190
OBC 165–180
SC 150–165
ST 140–155

UPSC EPFO APFC Cutoff 2023

Category Written Test (out of 300) Interview (out of 100) Final Selection (out of 400)
UR 178.33 50 257.50
OBC 178.33 45 246.18
SC 156.68 40 224.33
ST 151.68 40 230.83
EWS 176.68 50 241.83
PH-VI 140.00 40 213.68
PH-HI 130.83 40 202.83
PH-OH 147.50 40 238.33
PH-MI/MD 104.18 40 173.33

UPSC EPFO Cutoff 2022

Category Written Test (out of 300) Interview (out of 100) Final Selection (out of 400)
UR 187.39 50 259.33
OBC 173.12 45 244.51
SC 160.51 40 234.39
ST 156.30 40 231.87
EWS 171.43 50 246.08
PH-HI 101.67 40 169.28
PH-OH 154.61 40 242.99

UPSC EPFO Cutoff 2018

Category Written Test (out of 300) Interview (out of 100) Final Selection (out of 400)
UR 160 50 237.50
OBC 142 45 219.72
SC 128.50 40 194.25
ST 133 40 228.58

UPSC EPFO Cutoff 2017

Category Written Test (100) Interview (100) Final Cut Off
General 49.50 50 110.83
OBC 44.50 45 103.78
SC 42.50 40 102.23
ST 43.50 40 103.06
PH (OH) 30.00 -- 88.11
PH (HI) 30.00 -- 93.61

UPSC will release UPSC EFPO cutoff after the final merit list is released. It will be released in a single PDF containing the cutoff for each stage, that is, the written test and the Interview. In the final UPSC EPFO Cutoff, the written test carries 75% weightage and the interview 25%.

UPSC EPFO Cutoff 2026 FAQs

Ques: What is the validity period of UPSC EPFO results?

Ans: UPSC EPFO results remain valid for one year from the date of declaration, after which a fresh selection process begins.

Ques: Are there separate cutoffs for different EPFO posts like EO and APFC?

Ans: Yes. UPSC maintains different cutoff standards for EO/AO and APFC positions based on post requirements and level of difficulty.

Ques: Can candidates from reserved categories compete in the general category in UPSC EPFO cutoff?

Ans: Reserved category candidates can compete in the general category if they meet the higher cutoff requirements.

Ques: How does the two-stage selection process affect overall UPSC EPFO cutoffs?

Ans: Both the written examination and interview marks contribute to final selection, with separate minimum qualifying requirements for each stage.

Ques: Do cutoffs vary between different UPSC EPFO exam centers?

Ans: No. UPSC maintains uniform cutoff standards across all examination centers to ensure fairness in the selection process nationwide.

Ques: What happens if candidates score exactly at UPSC EPFO cutoff marks?

Ans: Candidates scoring exactly at the cutoff marks will qualify for the next stage of the selection process.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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