The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases cut-off marks for the Enforcement Officer/Account Officer (EPFO) recruitment along with the final results. These cut-offs are the minimum marks required to qualify for the selection process. Candidates who score above the cut-off marks will be recruited for the post of Enforcement Officer/Account Officer at the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation.

To check the latest updates on recruitment and notifications, you can visit UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026 Out for 80 Posts- Click to Check.

Understanding UPSC EPFO Cut-Off Marks

Cut-off marks are the minimum marks needed to qualify for the exam and be selected for Enforcement Officer (EO)/Accounts Officer (AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC). The cut-off changes every year depending on factors like the number of applicants, total vacancies, exam difficulty level, and previous year cut-off trends. UPSC releases EPFO Cut Off 2026 along with the final result for both the written exam and interview stages.

Factors Determining UPSC EPFO Cut-Off

Several dynamics influence the benchmark scores required to clear each stage of the examination. The primary determinants include:

  • Difficulty level of the exam
  • Number of candidates appearing
  • Vacancies to be filled
  • Previous year cut-off marks

UPSC EPFO APFC Cut-Off 2023

The UPSC EPFO Exam was previously conducted in 2023. The cut-off marks for the UPSC EPFO 2023 exam were released for the written test, interview, and final selection.

UPSC EPFO APFC Cut-Off 2023 [Written Test]
Category Cut-Off
UR178.33
OBC178.33
SC156.68
ST151.68
EWS176.68
PH-VI140
PH-HI130.83
PH-OH147.50
PH-MI/MD104.18
UPSC EPFO APFC Interview Cut Off 2023
Category Interview Cut Off
UR50
OBC45
SC40
ST40
EWS50
PH-VI40
PH-HI40
PH-OH40
PH-MI/MD40
UPSC EPFO APFC Final Cut Off 2023
Category Final Cut Off
UR257.50
OBC246.18
SC224.33
ST230.83
EWS241.83
PH-VI213.68
PH-HI202.83
PH-OH238.33
PH-MI/MD173.33

UPSC EPFO Cut-Off 2021-22

The overall difficulty level of the UPSC EPFO exam in 2021-22 was 'Moderate to Difficult'. Below are the breakdown statistics for the written exam, interview, and final selection.

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2021-22 [Written Exam]
Category Recruitment Test
UR187.39
OBC173.12
SC160.51
ST156.30
EWS171.43
PH-HI101.67
PH-OH154.61
UPSC EPFO Interview Cut Off 2021-22
Category Interview
UR50
OBC45
SC40
ST40
EWS50
PH-HI40
PH-OH40
UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2022
Category Final Selection
UR259.33
OBC244.51
SC234.39
ST231.87
EWS246.08
PH-HI169.28
PH-OH242.99

Historical Cut-Off Trends: 2018 & 2016-17

Reviewing previous cycles gives aspirants a clearer picture of historical cut-off behaviors across written tests and interviews.

UPSC EPFO Cut-Off 2018
Category Written Test (Total 300 marks)
General160
OBC142
SC128.50
ST133
UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2018: Interview Cut Off
Category Interview (Total 100 marks)
General50
OBC45
SC40
ST40
UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2018: Final Cut Off
Category Final Cut Off
General237.50
OBC219.72
SC194.25
ST228.58
UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2016-17
Category Written Test (Total 100 marks)
General49.50
OBC44.50
SC42.50
ST43.50
PH (OH)30.00
PH (HI)30.00
UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2016-17: Interview Cut Off
Category Interview (Total 100 marks)
General50
OBC45
SC40
ST40
PH (OH)--
PH (HI)--
UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2016-17: Final Cut Off
Category Final Cut Off
General110.83
OBC103.78
SC102.23
ST103.06
PH (OH)88.11
PH (HI)93.61
UPSC EPFO 2017: Highest Marks
Category Highest marks
General132.78
OBC127.78
SC120.56
ST118.61
PH (OH)118.28
PH (HI)103.28

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing the cut-off marks and your individual scorecard, successful candidates should prepare for subsequent interview rounds or document verification depending on their selection status. Keep track of official timelines, organize your essential credentials, and monitor updates regarding the UPSC EPFO APFC Notification 2026.

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