EPFO Assistant Exam 2023: Syllabus

Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is the largest organisation in charge of managing and administering the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), which is a retirement benefits scheme available to all salaried employees. EPFO appoints competent Indian citizens to various positions and provides an opportunity to participate in this massive organisation. It will accept applications from all competent Indian residents for the position of Assistant.

The EPFO Assistant exam consists of two levels: prelims and mains. Before applying for the test, all applicants who desire to take it must check the syllabus of the exam.

In the given article, we have discussed the syllabus of the EPFO Assistant exam conducted by the EPFO for all the stages.

Note: The exam syllabus for the EPFO Assistant recruitment exam overlaps with the exam syllabus for UPSC EPFO which is conducted for the recruitment of Enforcement officers. Check the UPSC EPFO Exam Syllabus in the link attached.

Candidates who are preparing for other Insurance Exams can refer to the links given in the table below:

EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2023: Overview

The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) will shortly release the EPFO Assistant Notification 2023 for the recruitment of Assistants on its official website. The EPFO Assistant Recruitment is divided into two stages: Prelims and Mains. The exam overview is given below:

EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2023 (Overview)
Name of Organization  Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Designation/ Posts EPFO Assistant
Job Location Pan India
Exam Mode Online
Application Fee General/ OBC – Rs 500 

SC/ST/PWD, EWS and Female – Rs 250

Selection Procedure
  • Preliminary Exam
  • Mains Exam 
  • Interview
Total vacancies Yet to be Announced
Start of Online Application  Yet to be Announced
Last date to fill out the application form  Yet to be Announced
EPFO Prelims Exam Date Yet to be Announced
EPFO Mains Exam Date Yet to be Announced
EPFO Interview Yet to be Announced
EPFO Results Yet to be Announced

Candidates can also learn about the history, background and objectives of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation in India in the linked article.

Learn about the EPFO Assistant Exam 2023 Eligibility in the linked article.

EPFO Assistant 2023 Recruitment: Prelims Syllabus

The EPFO Assistant Recruitment is divided into three stages: Prelims and Mains. The EPFO Assistant Preliminary Test is a computer-based exam that is administered online. There will be 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from three sections: 

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability
  • English 

Except for the English part, it will be multilingual in both English and Hindi. Each Section will have separate timing. The detailed syllabus is given below:

EPFO Assistant Exam 2023: Prelims Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude English Reasoning Ability
Probability

Mensuration

Permutation and Combination

Average

Time, Distance, Speed

Probability

Fraction & Decimals

Simplification

Surds & Indices

Pipe & Cisterns

Number Series

HCF &LCM

Age Problems

Boat & Stream

Calendar & Clocks

Partnership

Compound Proportion

Time & Work

Data Interpretation

Percentage

Profit and Loss

Ratio & Proportion

Stokes & Share

Discount

Volume and Surface Area

Verbs

Sentence Transformation

Spelling Test

Para Jumbles

Phrase Replacement Error Reading Comprehension Vocabulary

Cloze Test

Sentence Improvement

Word Selection

Tense

Detection

Rearrangement

Idioms and Phrases

Active/Passive Voice

Direct/Indirect Speech

Syllogism

Input-Output

Direction Sense

Venn diagrams

Mirror Images

Water Images

Embedded Figures

Alpha-numeric Series

Analogy

Verbal Reasoning

Order and Ranking

Decision Making

Analytical Reasoning

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relations

Puzzle TestTime Sequence Test

Mathematical Operations

Statement & Conclusion

Data Sufficiency

Note: Apart from the EPFO exam, the Union Public Service Commission also conducts the IAS Exam, one of the most prestigious examinations in the country. Candidates can get details about the administrative officer exam in the linked article.

EPFO Assistant 2023 Recruitment: Mains Syllabus

The EPFO Mains exam will be an online objective examination as well. There will be 150 multiple-choice questions from four sections.

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability
  • English
  • General Knowledge/ Finance/ Economy

Each section will have separate timers. Candidates should note that the syllabus for the English, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude is the same for the prelims and mains exam. The detailed syllabus is given below:

EPFO Assistant Exam 2023: Mains Syllabus
General/ Finance/ Economy Quantitative Aptitude English Reasoning Ability
Current Affairs

Indian Polity

History

Geography

Countries, Capitals and Currencies

Social Science

Indian Financial System

Important Financial Terms

GST

Indian Currency

Foreign Exchange Reserves

Negotiable Instruments

International Financial Institutions

Cheques and their Types

Indian Economy

Structure and Functions of RBI Electoral Bonds

Important Banking Terminologies

Balance of Trade and Payment

Top Banking Committees

Stock markets and bond markets

Primary markets

Secondary markets

Insurance Industry

Financial Development

Indian Budget

Economic Policies and Schemes

Summits & Conferences

Indian Financial System

General Knowledge related to Banking

National Institution

Monetary Plans

Banking Terms

Indian Banking System

National/International Affairs

Sports News

Important Days, Agreements

Awards and Honours

Schemes

Committees

Appointments/Resignations

Books and Author

National and International Organization

Obituaries

Sports News

Important Days

MoU’s

International/National Affairs

Science and Technology

Defence

Probability

Mensuration

Permutation and Combination

Average

Time, Distance, Speed

Probability

Fraction & Decimals

Simplification

Surds & Indices

Pipe & Cisterns

Number Series

HCF &LCM

Age Problems

Boat & Stream

Calendar & Clocks

Partnership

Compound Proportion

Time & Work

Data Interpretation

Percentage

Profit and Loss

Ratio & Proportion

Stokes & Share

Discount

Volume and Surface Area

Verbs

Sentence Transformation

Spelling Test

Para Jumbles

Phrase Replacement Error Reading Comprehension Vocabulary

Cloze Test

Sentence Improvement

Word Selection

Tense

Detection

Rearrangement

Idioms and Phrases

Active/Passive Voice

Direct/Indirect Speech

Syllogism

Input-Output

Direction Sense

Venn diagrams

Mirror Images

Water Images

Embedded Figures

Alpha-numeric Series

Analogy

Verbal Reasoning

Order and Ranking

Decision Making

Analytical Reasoning

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relations

Puzzle TestTime Sequence Test

Mathematical Operations

Statement & Conclusion

Data Sufficiency

Applicants can visit the official website to download the syllabus, once the official notification is released.

Hopefully, this article on the EPFO Assistant Recruitment Exam Syllabus will help aspirants prepare accordingly.

Aspirants preparing for the UPSC exam can check the syllabus mentioned above to enhance their knowledge. They can also refer to expert-formulated study materials to ace their preparation.

For more updates about the other government exams, candidates can turn to BYJU’S and get the latest exam updates, study material and preparation tips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about EPFO Assistant Exam

Q1

Who conducts the EPFO Assistant Exam?

EPFO Assistant Recruitment exam is conducted by EPFO.
Q2

Can I select Hindi as my exam language for the EPFO Assistant Exam 2023?

The EPFO Assistant 2023 Exam is, indeed, multilingual. You can pick between Hindi and English. Even though you must write in English for the English Language exam.
Q3

Where can I find the latest EPFO Assistant Syllabus 2023?

You can find the latest EPFO Assistant Syllabus 2023 on both BYJU’S website and the official website of EPFO.
Q4

What is the syllabus for the EPFO Assistant Exam for Prelims?

EPFO Assistant prelims exam syllabus has three sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and English.
Q5

What is the syllabus for the EPFO Assistant Exam for Mains?

EPFO Assistant mains exam syllabus has four sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability,  English and General Knowledge/Economy/ Finance.

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