UPSC EPFO Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
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What is the UPSC EPFO syllabus for 2026?
The UPSC EPFO syllabus covers 17 subjects: Subject Test, General English, Indian Culture Heritage & Freedom Movements, Current Events, Governance and Constitution of India, Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy, Industrial and Labour Policy, Accounting & Auditing, Industrail Relations Labour Laws and Insurance, Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications, General Science, Elementary Mathematics, Statistics, General Mental Ability, Social Security in India, APFC PYPs, EO/AO PYPs. The exam has 120 questions across 1 section in 120 minutes, with no negative marking.
UPSC EPFO Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed full-length practice paper | 120 | 120 min | None |
| Total | 120 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +2.5 correct · 0 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the UPSC EPFO Syllabus
- Subject Test
- General English
- Indian Culture Heritage & Freedom Movements
- Current Events
- Governance and Constitution of India
- Developmental Issues and Present Trends in Indian Economy
- Industrial and Labour Policy
- Accounting & Auditing
- Industrail Relations Labour Laws and Insurance
- Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications
- General Science
- Elementary Mathematics
- Statistics
- General Mental Ability
- Social Security in India
- APFC PYPs
- EO/AO PYPs
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Is there negative marking in UPSC EPFO?
No. UPSC EPFO has no negative marking, so attempt every question — an unanswered question scores the same as a wrong one (0). Accuracy still matters for cutoffs, but never leave blanks.
How should I cover the UPSC EPFO syllabus?
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