EPFO Auditor and Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2026 Brief
The Employes provident Funs Organization (EPFO) has officially invited applications for 74 deputation-based posts in its Audit Wing. Notified on 16 June 2026 under notification number Recruitment/Deputation/AuditWing/2026/2289, this drive covers four posts—Deputy Director (Audit), Assistant Director (Audit), Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), and Auditor—spread across EPFO offices in over a dozen cities from Bengaluru to Kolkata. This is not an open-market exam. Only serving employees of EPFO, Central Government, or State Government organizations are eligible to apply, strictly through the proper departmental channel. If you or a colleague qualifies, the last date for the hard copy of the complete application to reach the EPFO Head Office is 14 August 2026.
EPFO Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI |
| Recruitment Name | Filling of Posts on Deputation Basis in EPFO Audit Wing 2026 |
| Post Names | Deputy Director (Audit), Assistant Director (Audit), Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Auditor |
| Total Vacancies | 74 Posts |
| Job Location | Pan-India — Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Pune, Hubli, Bandra, Chandigarh, Kanpur, IAP Head Office (New Delhi) |
| Application Mode | Offline (Through Proper Channel — Google Form + Hard Copy) |
| Notification Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Google Form Deadline | 30 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Hard Copy Deadline | 14 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.epfindia.gov.in |
EPFO Auditor Jobs Eligibility Criteria
Deputy Director (Audit) - Level-11
Source cadre: EPFO, Central Government, or State Government organization. - Education: Graduation completed (B.Com preferred) - Must have passed the SAS examination conducted by IA & AD or an equivalent Central/State Government body (Account/Audit Department) - Service experience—any one of the following: - Holding analogous post on regular basis, OR - 5 years in Level-10 (PB_3 Rs. 15600_39100 with GP Rs. 5400); OR - 7 years in Level-8 (PB_2 Rs. 9300 with GP Rs. 4800); OR - 8 years in Level-6 (PB_2 Rs. 9300_34800 with GP Rs. 4200) - Experience in dealing with Audit, Account, and financial matters
Assistant Director (Audit) - Level-10
Source cadre: EPFO, Central Government, or State Government. - Holding a similar post on a regular basis; OR - 3 years regular service as Account Officer/Audit Officer in level 7 (PB_2 Rs. 9300_34800 with GP Rs. 4600); OR - % years regular service as Account Officer/Audit Officer in level 6 (PB_2 Rs. 9300-34800 with GP Rs. 4200); OR - 7 years regular service in Level-6 (PB_2 Rs. 9300_34800 with GP Rs. 4200) - Experience in Accounts/Audit of Public Funds
Assistant Audit officer (AAO)-Level-7
Source cadre: EPFO, Central Government, or State Government. - Holding an similar post on a regular basis, OR - 5 years regular service in Level-6 (Rs. 35400-112400); OR - 7 years regular service in level-6 of pay matrix (PB_2 Rs. 9300-34800 with GP Rs. 4200) - Experience in Accounts/audit of Public Funds
Auditor - Level-6
Source cadre: EPFO, Central Government, or State Government - Holding similar posts on a regular basis, OR - 5 years regular service in Level-5 (Rs. 29200-92300) - Experience in Account/Audit of Public Funds
Age Limit:
The maximum age limit for all four posts is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application (14 August 2026). No age relaxation is mentioned in the notification. Candidates must ensure they will not have turned 57 before the deadline.
Post-wise Vacancy Details & Pay Scale for EPFO Advt No Recruitment/Deputn/AuditWing/2026/2289
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Vacancies | Posting Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Audit) | Level-11 (₹67,700–₹2,08,700) | 7 | Bengaluru, Hubli, Ahmedabad, Bandra, Pune, Kanpur, IAP HQ |
| Assistant Director (Audit) | Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) | 9 | Hyderabad, Hubli, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Kolkata, IAP HQ |
| Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) | Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) | 18 | Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Patna, IAP Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, IAP HQ |
| Auditor | Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400) | 40 | Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Patna, IAP Delhi, Hubli, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bandra, Pune, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kanpur, Kolkata, IAP HQ |
| Total | - | 74 | - |
EPFO Selection Process For Auditor and Assistant Audit Officer Recruitment 2026
- 1Eligibility as per service length, pay level, and experience conditions.
- 2Annual Performance Appreisal Report (APARs)-last 5 years required.
- 3Vigilance Clearance from cadre controller authority
- 4Integrity Certificate from the department
- 5Cadre Clearance confirming the candidate can be relieved if selected
- 6Assessment of suitability as explained by the candidate in Annexure-I
Salary Structure & Estimate In-Hand Pay
Auditor - Level-6 (basic Rs. 35,400):
- Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400 - DA@60%: Rs. 21,240 - HRA (Metro 27%): Rs. 9,558 - Transport Allowance: Rs. 3,600 + DA on TA - Gross salary (approx): Rs. 71,000_Rs. 73,000 - Deduction (NPS 10% of Basic+DA + CGHC): Rs. 5,700 - Estimated I-Hand (Metro): Rs. 65,000_Rs. 68,000 - Non-Metro (Y-city, HRA 20%): Appoximately Rs. 62,000_Rs. 64,000
Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) - Level-7 (Basic Rs. 44,900)
- Basic Pay: Rs. 44,900 - DA@60%: Rs. 26,940 - HRA (Metro): Rs. 12,123 - Gross (approx.): Rs. 87,000_Rs 90,000 - Estmated In-Hand (Metro): Rs. 80,000_Rs. 83,000
Assistant Director (Audit) - Level-10 (basic Rs. 56,100)
- Basic pay: Rs. 56,100 - DA@60%: Rs. 33,660 - HRA (Metro): Rs. 15,147 - Estimated In-Hand (Metro): Rs. 96,000_Rs. 1,00,000
Deputy Director (Audit) - Level-11 (Basic Rs. 67,700)
- Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100 - DA@60%: Rs. 33,660 - HRA (Metro): Rs. 15,147 - Estimated In-hand (Metro): Rs. 96,000_Rs. 1,00,000
How To Apply for EPFO Auditor Jobs & Assistant Audit Officer Jobs
- 1You must read the official notification PDF available at www.epfindia.gov.in carefully to confirm your eligibility.
- 2You can fill out the Google Form at http://acesse.one/td9giwb on or before 30 July 2026, 11:59 PM. This form collects your basic details online.
- 3Download Annexure-I from the official notification and fill it neatly and completely. Attach a typed note explaining why you consider yourself suitable for the post.
- 4Collect the following documents: the last 5 years' APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Report), the duly filled Annexure-I, the latest Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and the Integrity Certificate (Annexure-II) from your Cadre Controlling Authority.
- 5If you are already on deputation, also obtain Cadre Clearance and Vigilance Clearance Certificate from your parent department.
- 6Submit the complete application to your Cadre Controlling Authority for forwarding through proper channels—applications submitted directly to EPDFO without departmental forwarding will be rejected.
- 7Ensure the hard copy of the complete application with all departments reaches Shri Vikram Singh, Resional Provident Fund commissioner-Ii (Recruitment Division), Plate A, ground Floor, Block II, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi-110023, on or before 14 August 2026 by 5:00 PM.
- 8If a discrepancy exists between the online form data and the hard copy application, EPFO will treat the hard copy as final.
- 9Retain a copy of all submitted documents for your records.
Recruitment of EPFO Documents Required
- Duly filled Annexure-I (Official application form from notification) - Vigilance Clearance Certificate - latest, as on or before 14 August 2026 at 5:00 PM - Integrity Certificate - Annexure-II signed by Cadre Controlling Authority/HoD with seal - Last 5 years' APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports): 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 - Suitability note from the candidate explaining why they are fit for the advertised post - Certificate from Cadre Controlling Authority (Annexure-II) Confirming no disciplinary proceedings pending, the officer is holding post on a regular basis, integrity certified, and penalty list for the last 10 years - If currently on deputation: Cadre Clearance Certificate from parent cadre/department, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate from parent department - Details of MACP/NFSG/NFU financial upgradations (if applicable) - only Pay Level of regular post to be mentioned; MACP pay levels are personal and should NOT be mentioned as regular pay level
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