The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released a notification for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) posts through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). This recruitment is being conducted via IBPS.

📌 Overview

  • Organization: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
  • Post Name: LDC / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Total Vacancies: 153 Posts
  • Exam Type: Departmental Competitive Exam (LDCE)
  • Conducting Body: IBPS
  • Mode of Application: Online

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Start Date: 20 March 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: April 2026 (expected, check notice)
  • Exam Date: May 2026 (tentative based on similar notices)

🌐 Official Website

📢 Official Notification

  • The official notification PDF is available under EPFO circulars for LDC/JSA LDCE exam

🧾 Application Fees

  • Generally:
    • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0 / minimal
    • Others: ₹500–₹1000 (expected)
      👉 Exact fee details are mentioned in the official notification.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • 12th Pass / Graduate (as per EPFO norms)
  • Must be existing EPFO employee (LDCE is departmental)

Age Limit

  • As per EPFO departmental rules
  • Relaxation applicable as per government norms

🧑‍💼 Selection Process

The recruitment process includes:

  1. Online Written Examination
  2. Skill Test / Typing Test (if applicable)
  3. Document Verification

👉 Similar EPFO exams follow multi-stage selection including skill tests

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📝 Exam Pattern (Expected)

  • Mode: Online (CBT)
  • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  • Sections:
    • Reasoning
    • Quantitative Aptitude
    • English Language
    • General Awareness
    • Computer Knowledge

📚 Syllabus

1. Reasoning

  • Coding-Decoding
  • Puzzles
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism

2. Quantitative Aptitude

  • Simplification
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Work

3. English

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension

4. General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • Banking Awareness
  • Static GK

5. Computer Knowledge

  • Basics of Computer
  • MS Office
  • Internet

📊 Cut Off (Expected)

  • Cut-off depends on:
    • Number of candidates
    • Difficulty level
    • Vacancies

👉 Expected:

  • General: 65–75 marks
  • OBC: 60–70 marks
  • SC/ST: 50–60 marks

💰 Salary

  • Pay Level: Level 2–4 (Clerical)
  • Approx Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month

📋 How to Apply

  1. Visit IBPS website
  2. Click on EPFO recruitment link
  3. Register with email/mobile
  4. Fill application form
  5. Upload documents
  6. Pay fee
  7. Submit & print form

⚠️ Important Points

  • This is a departmental exam (LDCE), not open for all candidates
  • Conducted through IBPS as per EPFO decision
  • Candidates should read official notification carefully before applying