The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released important details regarding the Personal Assistant (PA) recruitment exam for EPFO in 2024. This recruitment is for the position of Personal Assistant under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Below is a clear breakdown of the exam date, application process, syllabus, and other essential details for the UPSC EPFO PA 2024 exam.

Key Details for UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Recruitment 2024:

Important Dates:

• Application Begin: 07/03/2024
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27/03/2024 (up to 06 PM)
• Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 27/03/2024
• Correction Date: 28/03/2024 to 03/04/2024
• Pen & Paper Based Exam Date: 07/07/2024
• Admit Card Available: Before the exam

Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹25
• SC / ST / PH: ₹0
• Female Candidates: ₹0
• Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Offline E-Challan

Age Limit (as on 27/03/2024):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age Relaxation: As per UPSC Recruitment Rules

Vacancy Details:

• Total Posts: 323
• Post Name: Personal Assistant in EPFO
  • Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India
  • Stenographer Dictation: 10 minutes at 120 words per minute (English or Hindi)
  • Transcription on Computer: 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution:

• UR: 132
• OBC: 87
• EWS: 32
• SC: 48
• ST: 24
• PH (Differently-abled): 12

Steps for Exam Date and Syllabus 2024:

1. Check the Exam Date:

   • The Pen & Paper Based Exam is scheduled for 07/07/2024. Ensure that you keep track of the exam date and start your preparation accordingly.

2. Download Admit Card:

   • The admit card will be available before the exam. Make sure to check the official UPSC website regularly for updates and download the admit card once it's available.

3. Review the Syllabus:

   • The syllabus for the UPSC EPFO Personal Assistant Exam typically includes:
     • General Studies: Topics like Indian Economy, History, Geography, and Current Affairs.
     • General English: Vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, etc.
     • Stenography: Dictation at 120 words per minute (in English or Hindi) and transcription.

4. Prepare for Stenographer Dictation and Transcription:

   • The Stenography test includes dictation at 120 words per minute followed by transcription on a computer:
     • English Transcription: 50 minutes
     • Hindi Transcription: 65 minutes

5. Age and Eligibility:

   • Ensure you meet the age criteria (18-30 years) and possess the required educational qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) for eligibility.

6. Application Process:

   • Fill out the online application before the last date of 27/03/2024 and pay the required fee (if applicable) before the same deadline.
   • Use the correction window (28/03/2024 to 03/04/2024) to make any necessary changes to your application.