UPSC conducts the highly competitive EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) examination, which requires focused preparation. While the official notification provides an indicative UPSC EPFO syllabus of APFC, a truly effective preparation strategy requires a detailed syllabus with specific subtopics.
For a detailed syllabus, you need to carefully analyse the past year’s question papers, which takes time and resources. Don’t worry, we’ve done the groundwork for you
In this article, we’ll provide you with a detailed upcoming UPSC EPFO 2025 syllabus based on our in-depth analysis of previous years’ papers, saving you valuable time and effort in the initial stages of your preparation.
General English Syllabus
- Parts of speech
- Structure of sentence
- Subject – Verb agreement
- Nouns and pronouns
- Verbs, tenses, and modals
- Preposition, conjunction, and articles
- Adjectives, adverbs, and determiners
- Reading comprehension
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- One word substitution
- Rearrangement para jumbles
- Active-passive
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
General Science Syllabus
Physics
- Units and measurements
- Kinematics
- Dynamics and Newton’s laws of motion
- Electricity
- Pressure and its applications
- Light
- Uniform circular motion and simple harmonic motion
Chemistry
- Physical and chemical changes
- Elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Atoms and molecules
- Chemistry in daily life
- Energy
- Metals and non-metals
- Acids and bases
Biology
- Food components
- Health and diseases
- Cells and tissues
- Organ systems
Space Technology
- Satellites and orbits
- Indian space program
- Important space agencies of the world
- Applications of space technology
Important Technologies
- Nuclear technology
- Biotechnology
- Information and communication technology
- Nanotechnology
Current Affairs
- Government schemes
- Reports of national and international organizations
- First in news
- Defence exercises
- Environment
- Sports
- Awards and milestones
- Days in news
- Persons in news
- Appointments
- Fairs and festivals
- Places in news
- Books and authors
- Miscellaneous
Indian Freedom Struggle & Cultural Heritage
- Decline of Mughal Empire and Rise of Regional Powers
- Advent of Europeans
- Rise of British in India
- Early Reforms During British Rule
- Revolt of 1857
- Rise of Nationalism & Formation of INC
- Swadeshi Movement and Rise of Extremism
- Important Events from 1908 – 1918
- Important Events from 1919 – 1929
- Important Events from 1929 to 1939
- Important Events from 1940 to 1947
- Socio – Religious Reform Movements
- Miscellaneous Topics of Modern History
- Miscellaneous Topics of Ancient and Medieval History
- Religion & Philosophy in India
- Sculptures & Architecture in India
- Temple Architecture in India
- Indian Music (For APFC only)
- Indian Dance Forms
- Indian Paintings
- Indian languages & Literature
- Important Fairs & Festivals in India
- UNESCO World Heritage in India
Governance and Constitution of India Syllabus
- Constitutional Framework of India
- Indian Union and Its Citizens
- Rights and Duties of Indian Citizens
- Centre State Relations
- Executives in India
- Union Executive
- State Executive
- Legislatures in India
- Parliament of India
- State Legislature
- Judiciary in India
- Constitutional and Non – Constitutional Bodies in India
- Local Governments in India
- Miscellaneous Topics
Indian Economy
- Introduction to Demand and Supply
- Elasticity of Demand
- Measurement of Growth
- Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India
- Poverty
- Employment in India
- Economic History of India
- Monetary Policy
- Inflation
- Fiscal Policy
- Regional Economic Cooperation
- International Economic Institutions
- Opening UP of the Indian Economy, Balance of Payment
- Industrial and Labour Policy
- Finance Commission
Accounting Syllabus
- Introduction to the Accounting
- Theory Base of Accounting
- Recording of Transactions
- Bills of Exchange
- Accounting Standards
- Preparation of the Final Accounts
- Ratio Analysis
Labour Laws and Industrial Relations Syllabus
- Industrial Relations
- Labour Laws
- Labor Codes
Social Security Mechanisms Syllabus
- Social Security Schemes
- Social Security Legislations
Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications Syllabus
- Introduction to Computer
- Computer Organisation and Data Processing Cycle
- Hardware and Software
- Memory
- Operating System
- Computer Network
- Commonly Used Short-cuts and Full Form Used in Computer Parlance
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
- Simplification
- LCM and HCF
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Mixture and allegation
- Profit and loss
- Simple and compound interest
- Average
- Time and work
- Pipe and cistern
- Time and distance
- Boats and streams
- Mensuration 2D and 3D
- Data interpretation
- Probability
General Mental Ability Syllabus
- Alphabetical and alphanumeric series
- Coding and decoding
- Syllogism
- Direction sense
- Ranking and order
- Blood relation
- Letter series
- Analogy
- Clock
- Calendar
- Dice
- Venn diagram
- Counting figure
- Cube and cuboid
Statistical Syllabus
- Basics of statistics
- Understanding of the core concepts
- Mean, median, and mode
- What is standard deviation and its use
- What is dispersion and its application part
- Sampling and different methods of sampling
Demographic Trends & Globalization Syllabus
- Indian Geography
- Population
- Development
- Globalisation
- Environment
Auditing Syllabus
- Nature, objective, and scope of auditing
- Audit strategy, planning & programme
- Risk assessment and internal control
- Vouching and verification
- Company audit
- Auditor’s audit
- Audit of different type of entities
- Classification of audit
Insurance Syllabus
- Introduction to Insurance
- Principles of Insurance
- Types of Insurance
- Insurance as a Part of Social Security
Conclusion
Preparing for the UPSC EPFO APFC exam requires a comprehensive and focused approach. A thorough understanding of the detailed syllabus is the very first step in your preparation journey. Remember to stay updated with current affairs and focus on gaining conceptual clarity across all subjects.
Good luck with your preparation!