UPSC EPFO EO/AO is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) / Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). It is a CBT (Computer Based Test) exam consisting of 120 questions for 120 marks with a duration of 120 minutes.
There is a negative marking of 0.33 per wrong answer. The minimum qualifying score is Varies by category/annual cut-off.
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 20 | 17% |
| Indian Freedom Struggle | 10 | 8% |
| Current Events & Developmental Issues | 15 | 13% |
| Industrial Relations, Labour Laws & Social Security | 25 | 21% |
| General Accounting Principles & Financial Management | 20 | 17% |
| General Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 13% |
| Computer Applications & IT | 15 | 13% |
| Total | 120 | 100% |
