For UPSC. And it’s not IAS or IPS. It’s APFC; Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner. Most aspirants ignore it. Big mistake. This Group A post under EPFO comes with job security, decent pay, and less chaos than the civil services exam. Applications open August 22. Deadline: Sept 11. If you’re a graduate under 35 (or 40 with relaxation), this could be your quiet ticket to a stable central government job. Don’t wait for the exam date; start preparing now. Because 80 seats mean 8000+ applicants. And the real competition begins before the exam even starts.