Dear Aspirants,
EPFO Assistant Recruitment 2019: FAQs
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released the official notification for Recruitment to the post of Assistant. This is a golden opportunity for all the government job aspirants as it is a central Government Job & exam will be conducted by IBPS. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about EPFO Assistant Official Notification 2019.
The post which will be available in this recruitment project by EPFO is ASSISTANTS
☛ When will be the exam conducted?
The Tentative dates for Preliminary Exam (Phase I) is 30th July & 31st July 2019.
The Main Examination (Phase-II) dates will be announced by EPFO soon.
☛ How many vacancies are there?
The number of vacancies are 280.
☛ Is there any provision for EWS?
Yes! Separate vacancies are mentioned for EWS Quota. Please refer EPFO Assistant 2019 official notification for details.
☛ When will the registration start?
Registration will begin from 30th May 2019.
☛ What is the last date to apply for this post?
The last date to apply for this post is 25th June 2019.
☛ What is the selection procedure of EPFO Assistant 2019?
The selection for EPFO Assistant will be done through a two-tiered process:
Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Phase II – Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
☛ Will the exam be conducted online or offline (OMR Based)?
The Written Examination forEPFO Assistant will be conducted online (Both Prelims and Mains).
☛ What is the age criteria to apply in this common written exam?
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 27 years, as on 25th June 2019.
☛ What is the educational qualification required for EPFO Assistant?
A Degree from recognized University or equivalent as on 25th June 2019.
☛ What is the Application Fee?
SC/ST/PWD/ Departmental Candidates, Female Candidates & Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – Rs. 250
All other categories – Rs. 500
☛ What is the Structure of the exam?
Scheme of Examination for the post of Assistant is as under :-
Phase I – Preliminary Examination
| S. No. | Name of the Test (Objective Tests) |
No. of Qs |
Max. Mark |
Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| 2. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| 3. | Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| Total |
Phase II – Main Examination
| S. No. | Name of the Test (Objective Tests) |
No. of Qs |
Max. Mark |
Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reasoning/ Intelligence | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes | Bilingual |
| 2. | General/ Economy/ Financial Awareness |
40 | 40 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| 3. | English Language | 30 | 40 | 30 minutes | English |
| 4. | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes | Bilingual |
| TOTAL | 150 | 200 | 2 hours | ||
| 5. | Descriptive Paper (English Language with emphasis on comprehension and analysis) |
3 (letter, précis’, comprehe nsion) |
30 | 45 minutes | English |
| GRAND TOTAL | 153 | 230 | 2 hours 45 minutes |
The marks obtained in Phase – II will be considered for final selection.
☛Is there any negative marking in EPFO Assistant Exam?
For each wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of one fourth of the mark assigned to that question.
☛ What is the Salary of EPFO Assistant?
Level- 7 of Pay Matrix (Civilian employees) under 7th Pay Commission with Entry Pay Rs. 44,900/-. In addition to Pay the selected candidate will also be eligible for DA, HRA and other allowances.
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