EPFO Lower Division Clerk and Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Check Eligibility, Vacancies & Exam Date
EPFO Lower Division Clerk and Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Check Eligibility, Vacancies & Exam Date
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has officially released a notification for conducting the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026 for promotion to the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).
This is a great opportunity for eligible departmental candidates to secure promotion within the organization. The examination will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 01 April 2026
- Last Date to Submit PDF Application: 04 April 2026
- Verification by Authorities: 06 April 2026
- Exam Date (Tentative): 02 May 2026
Exam Details
The LDCE will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with multiple-choice questions.
Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Subjects | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English, Administration, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Reasoning | 120 Minutes | 100 |
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria
For Lower Division Clerk (LDC):
- Group ‘C’ employees with pay scale equal or lower than LDC
- Group ‘D’ employees with:
- Minimum Matriculation qualification
- 5 years of regular service
For Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):
- Group ‘C’ staff in Head Office
- Must have:
- Matriculation or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of service in Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900)
Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 01 January 2025
Total Vacancies
A total of 153 vacancies have been announced across various states/zones.
Category-wise Vacancy:
- UR: 129
- SC: 16
- ST: 8
- PwBD: 11
Top Vacancy States:
- Maharashtra: 42 posts
- Chennai & Puducherry: 27 posts
- Gujarat: 19 posts
- West Bengal: 12 posts
- Karnataka: 10 posts
Application Process
Eligible candidates must apply online through the IBPS portal:
Application Link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/epfofeb26/
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official application link
- Fill out the online form
- Submit and download the PDF
- Send PDF to the concerned authority by 04 April 2026
Important Instructions
- Only eligible departmental candidates can apply
- No need to send hard copies to the Head Office
- Applications will be verified by respective authorities
- Ensure all details are correct before submission
Download Official Notification
Conclusion
The EPFO LDC/JSA LDCE 2026 is a significant internal promotion opportunity for employees aiming to advance their careers within the organization. With a transparent selection process conducted by IBPS, candidates should prepare thoroughly for the computer-based test.
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