EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 – 153 Promotional Posts | Apply Online
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for a total of 153 promotional vacancies for Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant posts. Eligible departmental candidates can apply online before the last date.
Latest Update: The online application process has started from 20 March 2026 and will continue till 01 April 2026. Candidates must submit their application within the deadline.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) |
| Post Name | Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 153 |
| Exam Type | Computer Based Test (MCQs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Official Website | epfindia.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (Zone-wise)
| Zone / Region | Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 |
| Bihar | 1 |
| Chennai & Puducherry | 27 |
| Chandigarh | 5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 |
| Delhi | 3 |
| Gujarat | 19 |
| Haryana | 1 |
| Head Office | 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Karnataka | 10 |
| Kerala | 8 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 42 |
| Odisha | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 4 |
| Telangana | 4 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 |
| West Bengal | 12 |
| Total | 153 |
Vacancy Position (Category-wise)
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 vacancy distribution for Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant is given below (as on 31.12.2025):
| Zone / State | Total | SC | ST | UR | PwBD (a) | PwBD (b) | PwBD (c) | PwBD (d & e) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai & Puducherry | 27 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 19 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Head Office | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 42 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 153 | 16 | 8 | 129 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Eligibility Criteria
For LDC:
Candidates must be Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ employees working in EPFO offices with a minimum of 5 years of regular service. They should have passed matriculation or equivalent qualification.
For JSA:
Group ‘C’ employees working in Head Office with at least 3 years of regular service in Level-1 pay scale (₹18000–56900) and must possess matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
Age limit will be as per departmental recruitment rules. Age relaxation is applicable as per EPFO norms and government guidelines.
Salary
Selected candidates will be promoted to Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant posts and will receive salary as per Level-2 pay matrix along with allowances as per EPFO rules.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (MCQs)
- Merit List based on exam performance
- Document Verification
- Final Selection as per zone-wise vacancies
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Duration | Marks |
| Paper I | English, Administration, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Reasoning | 120 Minutes | 100 Marks |
Who Can Apply
Only departmental employees of EPFO (Group C and Group D) who meet the required service period and educational qualification can apply. Freshers and outside candidates are not eligible.
Freshers Eligible: No
Experience Required: Yes (Minimum 3 to 5 years of service)
Job Location: Across various EPFO zones in India
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 02 May 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal
- Fill in the required details carefully
- Upload necessary documents in prescribed format
- Verify all details before submission
- Submit the application before 01 April 2026
- Forward the PDF to concerned authority as instructed
Application Portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/epfofeb26/
Important Links
| Link | Action |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit |
| Notification PDF | Download |
FAQs
Q1: What is EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026?
Ans: It is a departmental promotion exam conducted by EPFO for LDC/JSA posts.
Q2: How many vacancies are released?
Ans: A total of 153 promotional vacancies have been announced.
Q3: Who can apply?
Ans: Only eligible EPFO employees with required service and qualification can apply.
Q4: What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 01 April 2026.
Q5: What is the exam date?
Ans: The exam will be conducted on 02 May 2026.