The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has released an official notification for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026. This recruitment is conducted for promotion to the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).
A total of 153 vacancies have been announced across different regions in India. This is an internal departmental exam, meaning only eligible EPFO employees can apply.
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 -Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th class) or equivalent
- Only EPFO departmental employees are eligible
For LDC:
- Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ employees
- Minimum 5 years of regular service
For JSA:
- Group ‘C’ staff (Head Office)
- Minimum 3 years of service in Level-1
Age Limit
- Age limit is not specifically mentioned
- Applicable as per EPFO departmental rules
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA). Recruitment -Vacancy Details
| Zone / Region | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 |
| Bihar | 1 |
| Chennai & Puducherry | 27 |
| Chandigarh | 5 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 |
| Delhi | 3 |
| Gujarat | 19 |
| Haryana | 1 |
| Head Office | 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Karnataka | 10 |
| Kerala | 8 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 42 |
| Odisha | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 4 |
| Telangana | 4 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 |
| West Bengal | 12 |
| Total | 153 |
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026–Application Fee
- No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026– Salary
Selected candidates will get salary under:
- Pay Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900)
- Additional allowances like DA, HRA, etc.
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026 -Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 01 April 2026
- Exam Date: 02 May 2026
- PDF Submission to ACC/Zones: 04 April 2026
- Eligible List Sent to HO: 06 April 2026
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 01 January 2025
EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026– Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
Exam Details:
- 100 MCQs
- Subjects: English, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Administration
- Duration: 120 Minutes
How to Apply -EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official EPFO/IBPS application portal
- Fill out the online application form
- Submit the form before the deadline
- Download the application PDF
- Forward the PDF to the concerned office
- Ensure all documents are submitted within deadlines
Important Links– EPFO LDCE Recruitment 2026
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
