{"id":4898,"date":"2025-08-12T16:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4898"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:03:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:33:53","slug":"upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-epfo-previous-year-question-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO (Union Public Service Commission Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation) Previous Year Question Papers are very important resources for candidates preparing for the Enforcement Officer\/Accounts Officer (EO\/AO) and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) exams. UPSC EPFO PYQ papers help understand the exam pattern, question types, difficulty level, and key topics, which help in effective preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-epfo-application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPFO Application Form 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper PDF<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper PDFs for both the Enforcement Officer\/Accounts Officer (EO\/AO) and the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) exams are given below.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_N5LBByB-2sUvHjCom2wXMX3p6Hv3Yxf\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPFO 2021 Question Paper Download<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_n2yXvYwhFL2zlKcUMR49Uh1BV_Is_h7\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Question Paper 2023 Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_OOQl_4Ld94V7XunUMXb79wccTHRlIi4\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>EPFO 2022 Question Paper Download<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-hyXDQZ9liByOpuNQVIlReW106q1APL5\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b> EPFO Question Paper 2024 Download<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1aI8w3GLwVc0P6x7qDYgfPvEOwQ4Fm6Ro\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPFO 2020 Question Paper Download<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_OOQl_4Ld94V7XunUMXb79wccTHRlIi4\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>EPFO 2016 Question Paper Download<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-epfo-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Eligibility 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper PDF Year Wise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO previous year question paper PDF year-wise is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UPSC EPFO previous year question paper PDF<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Year Question Paper 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-hyXDQZ9liByOpuNQVIlReW106q1APL5\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Year Question Paper 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_n2yXvYwhFL2zlKcUMR49Uh1BV_Is_h7\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Year Question Paper 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_OOQl_4Ld94V7XunUMXb79wccTHRlIi4\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Year Question Paper 2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_N5LBByB-2sUvHjCom2wXMX3p6Hv3Yxf\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO Year Question Paper 2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1aI8w3GLwVc0P6x7qDYgfPvEOwQ4Fm6Ro\/view?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How to Download UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To download UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Papers, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Official UPSC <\/span><b>Website (www.upsc.gov.in)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check the &#8220;Examinations&#8221; section for previous year papers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the section for U<\/span><b>PSC EPFO Previous Year Question Papers.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the desired year and post (e.g.,<\/span><b> UPSC EPFO EO\/AO 2023 or APFC 2015)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Click on the provided PDF download link<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative Method: <\/span><b>Visit the IAS HUB website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to download EPFO&#8217;s Previous year questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Importance of UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After going through the previous years&#8217; UPSC EPFO question paper, we have noted down the importance of UPSC EPFO&#8217;s Previous years&#8217; question paper for aspirants as given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving previous year papers helps candidates grasp the exam format, including the <\/span><b>number of questions (120 for EO\/AO and 100 for APFC), types (objective MCQs), marking scheme, and time constraints.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving past papers gives us an <\/span><b>understanding of recurring topics and their weightage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as General English, Indian Polity, Economy, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, and Quantitative Aptitude.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous papers provide insights into the <\/span><b>difficulty level, which has varied over the years<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular practice with <\/span><b>past papers makes aspirants familiar with the exam\u2019s structure and question trends, boosts confidence and reduces anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving PYQ helps develop a 3\u20136 month Realistic Study Plan, giving time to <\/span><b>each subject based on its weightage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and your strengths\/weaknesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>UPSC EPFO Pattern through Previous Year Question Paper<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC EPFO examination will be conducted offline. Based on the Previous year&#8217;s question paper analysis, UPSC EPFO Question paper pattern is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UPSC EPFO Question Paper Pattern<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 marks (75% weightage)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 Marks (25% Weightage)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2026?<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub\u2019s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enrol now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Paper FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4896 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4896{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4896 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4896{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4896.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4896.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4896.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4896.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4896.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1754997469\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4896\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4896\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48960\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48960\" aria-controls=\"collapse48960\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. Where can I download UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Papers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse48960\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4896\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48960\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can download UPSC EPFO Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format from various reliable sources such as the Official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) under the \u201cExamination\u201d tab, though availability may be limited and Educational platforms like IAS HUB.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48961\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48961\" aria-controls=\"collapse48961\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. Are solutions or answer keys available for UPSC EPFO Previous Year Papers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48961\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4896\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48961\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, many platforms provide question papers with solutions or answer keys: Sites like IAS HUB offer PDFs with detailed solutions for years like 2024, 2023, 2020, and 2016. Also, Official answer keys are available on the UPSC website.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48962\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48962\" aria-controls=\"collapse48962\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. Do questions from previous years repeat in the UPSC EPFO exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48962\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4896\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48962\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, questions repeat. While exact questions may not repeat, certain themes or topics often reappear. Solving previous year papers helps identify patterns, such as questions on General English, Indian Polity, Labour Laws, and Current Affairs, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48963\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48963\" aria-controls=\"collapse48963\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. What is the exam pattern for UPSC EPFO 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48963\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4896\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48963\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC EPFO exam consists of a <\/span><b>Written Exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Offline, pen-and-paper-based, with 120 objective-type questions for 300 marks (2.5 marks per question). Negative marking of 1\/3rd mark applies for each wrong answer, and the time <\/span><b>Duration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is 2 hours.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-48964\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse48964\" aria-controls=\"collapse48964\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q5. What is UPSC EPFO 2025 Exam Date?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse48964\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4896\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-48964\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC EPFO 2025 exam date is scheduled for November 2025. This date is subject to change, and candidates should regularly check the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) for any updates or the final confirmed date<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-4896-69df05a17323f\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q1. 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