EPFO Social Security Assistant
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Recruitment of Social Security Assistant (SSA, formerly "Assistant") and Stenographer in EPFO — Advertisement dated 24 Mar 2023 (2,674 SSA + 185 Stenographer posts).This remains the most recent CONFIRMED SSA recruitment cycle as of 26 Aug 2026 — no newer official SSA vacancy notification was located; treat any "2025/2026 EPFO SSA notification" claims on coaching sites as unconfirmed speculation.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies2,674Pay
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (basic, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) | Social Security Assistant (SSA) — clerical/assistant cadre across EPFO regional and zonal offices. Stenographer posts were recruited in the same 2023 cycle at a separate pay level not detailed here. |
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 Photonot stated in accessible secondary sources — verify cm dimensions against the official PDF · 10–200 KB · JPG/JPEG — Recent scanned photograph.A left-hand thumb-impression scan (10–200 KB, same format) was also required as a separate upload alongside photo and signature.
- ✍️ Signaturenot independently confirmed · 4–30 KB · JPG/JPEG — Scanned signature upload;KB range is from coaching-site summaries of the 2023 notification, not independently re-verified against the primary PDF text. Not confirmed
- 💳 Application FeeGeneral/OBC/EWS: Rs. 700.SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen: exempted (no fee).
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Step 1: Register on the EPFO recruitment portal (linked from epfindia.gov.in; hosted via NTA for the 2023 cycle)
- Step 2: Fill personal, educational and category details in the online application
- Step 3: Upload scanned photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression per the notice specifications
- Step 4: Pay the application fee online
- Step 5: Submit and retain the confirmation/printout for reference
Exam Pattern
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Phase I: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes), no sectional time limits. · Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer (0.25 marks per question, i.e. proportionate to the 4-mark weight per question). · Passing Marks: N/A — merit-based cutoff for Phase I, declared after each exam, no fixed qualifying % found. Phase II (Computer Skill Test) is qualifying-only, requiring minimum typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, but does not carry marks toward final merit.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 30 questions, 120 marks |
| General Knowledge/Awareness | 30 questions, 120 marks |
| Quantitative Ability | 30 questions, 120 marks |
| General English with Comprehension | 50 questions, 200 marks |
| Computer Literacy | 10 questions, 40 marks |
| Total | 150 questions, 600 marks (4 marks per correct answer) |
Syllabus
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Two-stage selection — Phase I: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT), objective (MCQ).Phase II: Computer Skill Test (typing), qualifying in nature only (does not count toward final merit).
Career
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Source & Verification
FAQs
Does the typing/skill test affect my final merit rank?
No — the Phase II Computer Skill Test is qualifying only (pass/fail based on minimum typing speed); your final merit and selection is based entirely on the Phase I CBT score.
What typing speed do I need to clear the skill test?
A minimum of 35 words per minute in English, or 30 words per minute in Hindi, on a computer.
How many marks are deducted for a wrong answer?
Each question is worth 4 marks, and 1 mark (1/4 of that) is deducted for every wrong answer — so it's the standard 25% negative-marking ratio, just scaled up because each question is worth more than the usual 1 mark.
Who is exempt from the application fee?
SC, ST, PwBD, female, and ex-servicemen candidates are fully exempt from the Rs. 700 fee that General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay.
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