EPFO Recruitment 2026 - LDCE for LDC/JSA
Brief Information
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released a notification for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA). Eligible Group 'C' staff of Head Office with Matriculation pass and minimum 3 years of regular service can apply online. Total vacancies: 153. The tentative exam date is 02.05.2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official IBPS link.
Overview
| Organization/Department | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent pass |
| Age Limit | As per departmental rules (Minimum 3 years regular service) |
| Apply Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Last Date | 01 April 2026 (Online Application) |
| Apply Fees | No Fees (Departmental Examination) |
| Salary (Monthly) | Level-1 Pay Matrix: ₹18,000 - ₹56,900 |
| Job Location | All India (Various Zones & Head Office) |
| Apply Mode | Online (via IBPS Portal) |
| Official Website | www.epfindia.gov.in |
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Age Limit & Eligibility
Service Requirement: Minimum three years regular service in Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) as JSA Group 'C' staff of Head Office.
Cut-off Date: 1st January, 2025 (for vacancies upto 31.12.2025).
Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent pass from a recognized board.
Qualification
Matriculation (10th) or equivalent pass from a recognized board.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | March 2026 (Circular Issued) |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | 20 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit PDF to Zonal Office | 04 April 2026 |
| Zonal Office Verification Deadline | 06 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
| Exam Date | 02 May 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details (As on 31.12.2025)
| S.No. | Zone/State | Total Vacancy | SC | ST | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Bihar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Chennai & Puducherry | 27 | 4 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 | Chandigarh | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Delhi | 2(+1) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 8 | Haryana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Hubli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Head Office | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Jharkhand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 10 | 1(+1) | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Kerala | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Maharashtra | 42 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| 17 | North East Region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Odisha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Rajasthan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 20 | Telangana | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 21 | Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | West Bengal | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 153 | 16 | 8 | 129 | |
Note: PwBD vacancies are not specified in the notification. The vacancies are for departmental candidates only.
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Selection Process
- Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) - Written Exam
- Verification of eligibility and documents by concerned Zonal Office
- Final promotion based on merit and vacancy position
| Exam Component | Details | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | 02 May 2026 (Tentative) | IBPS on behalf of EPFO |
| Application Mode | Online via IBPS Portal | https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/epfofeb26/ |
| Eligibility Verification | By ACC (HQ)/Zones/Director (PDUNASS)/ACC(ASD) | Submission of PDF by 04.04.2026 |
Apply Process
- Click on the apply online link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/epfofeb26/ (Active from 20.03.2026 to 01.04.2026)
- Fill the online application form with all required details.
- Download the PDF of the duly filled application form.
- Forward the PDF to concerned ACC (HQ)/ACC (Zones)/Director (PDUNASS)/ACC(ASD) by 04.04.2026.
- The respective office will verify eligibility and send details to Recruitment Division by 06.04.2026.
- No need to send original/photocopies to Recruitment Division, Head Office.
Important Links
| Official Notification | EPFO LDCE Circular 2026 (PDF) |
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| Apply Online | https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/epfofeb26/ (Active: 20.03.2026 - 01.04.2026) |
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