Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) SSA Recruitment 2023: Apply at epfindia.gov.in for 2859 Vacancies
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) activated the online application for recruitment of 2859 Social Security Assistant (SSA) and Stenographer Posts on 27 March 2023. Candidates can apply for EPFO Recruitment for SSA and Steno Posts can on or before 28 April 2023. Out of the total notified vacancies, 2674 are for EPFO SSA 2023 and the remaining 185 are for EPFO Steno 2023.
The minimum qualification required to apply for EPFO Social Security Assistant Posts is a Bachelor’s Degree while those who are looking to apply for EPFO Steno Posts should be 12th passed.
EPFO SSA Notification and Online Application Link 2023
EPFO Notification 2023 for SSA & Stenographer is released in the employment newspaper and on the official website. The candidates check the region-wise vacancy details, detailed eligibility, selection process, and exam details below.
| EPFO SSA Recruitment Notification Download | Click Here |
| EPFO SSA Online Application Link | Apply Here |
| EPFO Steno Recruitment Notification Download | Click Here |
| EPFO Steno Online Application Link | Apply Here |
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Overview
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has a total of 2674 vacancies for Social Security Assistants (SSA) and remaining 185 for Stenographer posts. The details of EPFO SSA recruitment 2023 are provided in the table below.
| Name of the Organization | The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) |
| Name of the Post | Social Security Assistant (SSA) and Stenographer |
| Vacancies | 2859 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation and 12th Passed |
| EPFO SSA Registration Dates | 27 March to 26 April 2023 |
| Application Process | Online |
| Selection Process | Stage- I : Computer Based Examination (Phase-I)Stage II :Computer Typing Test (Phase-II) (Computer Data Entry Test) |
| EPFO Website Link | epfindia.gov.in |
EPFO SSA 2023 Important Dates
The exam dates for EFPO SSA 2023 recruitment are shared in the table below:
| EPFO SSA Notification Date | 24 March 2023 |
| EPFO SSA Registration Starting Date | 27 March 2023 |
| EPFO SSA Registration Last Date | 28 April 2023 |
| EPFO SSA Exam Date | to be announced |
| EPFO SSA Admit Card Date | to be announced |
EPFO SSA Vacancy 2023
The candidates can check the vacancy details for the EPFO SSA 2023 recruitment in the table below:
| Social Security Assistants (SSA) | 2674 |
| AP | 39 |
| Bihar | 35 |
| Chhattisgarh | 42 |
| Delhi | 120 |
| Gujarat, Dadra &Nagar Haveli, Daman& Diu | 197 |
| Goa | 15 |
| HP | 32 |
| Haryana | 109 |
| Jharkhand | 66 |
| Karnataka | 204 |
| Kerala, Lakshadweep | 115 |
| Maharashtra | 422 |
| MP | 100 |
| AP, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura | 58 |
| Odisha | 53 |
| Punjab & Chandigarh | 120 |
| Rajasthan | 59 |
| Tamilnadu & Puducherry | 416 |
| Telangana | 116 |
| Uttrakhand | 12 |
| UP | 124 |
| West Bengal & Sikkim, Andaman Nicobar Island | 220 |
| Stenographers | 184 |
EPFO SSA Salary 2023
| Name of the Post | Salary |
| SSA | Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92, 300 in the Pay Matrix) |
| Stenographer | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 in the Pay Matrix) |
EPFO Eligibility Criteria 2023
The eligibility criteria for the EPFO SSA recruitment 2023 include the SSA eligibility & Stenographer eligibility which are shared below:
EPFO SSA Eligibility Criteria 2023
Educational Qualification and Experience:
- Degree from a recognized university
- A typing speed of 35 wpm in English and 30 wpm in Hindi on computer
EPFO Steno Eligibility Criteria 2023
Educational Qualification and Experience:
- The candidate should be 12th passed from a recognized board and skill test norms.
- A typing speed of 35 wpm in English and 30 wpm in Hindi on computer
EPFO Age Limit:
- Minimum Age Limit – 18 years
- Maximum Age Limit – 27 years
EPFO SSA Selection Process 2023
The selection for the posts will be done on the basis of:
- Preliminary Examination (Phase-I)
- Main Examination (Phase-II)
- Skill test (Phase-III) (Computer Data Entry Test)
EPFO SSA Exam Pattern 2023
As per the previous year’s notification, there will be 100 questions for 100 marks in the following subjects in EPFO SSA Pre Exam.
EPFO SSA Exam Pattern for Phase 1
| Name of the Test (Objective Tests) | Number of Questions | Marks | Time |
| General Aptitude | 30 | 120 | 2 Hours and 30 minutes |
| GK | 30 | 120 | |
| Quantitative Ability | 30 | 120 | |
| General English with *Comprehension | 50 | 200 | |
| Computer Literacy | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 150 | 600 |
EPFO SSA Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates will be required to appear for the Skill Test to assess speed and accuracy for Data Entry Work. A typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer. (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500 Key Depression Per Hour (KDPH) / 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word for Data Entry Work. Candidates short-listed for Skill Test will have to appear for a Skill Test.
How to Apply for EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023?
Candidates have to apply “ONLINE” only for the post of Social Security Assistant (SSA) by accessing the website: https://recruitment.nta.nic.in OR EPFO website www.epfindia.gov.in
Step-1: Register for Online Registration using your own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system generated Registration Number.
Step-2: Complete the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Registration Number.
Step-3: Upload legible scanned images of a recent photograph, candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb-30kb); and Left hand thumb impression (file size:10kb- 200kb);
Step-4: Pay the prescribed fee online through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card
Application Fee:
- General/EWS/OBC – Rs. 700/-
- SC/ST/* PwBD/Female Candidates/Ex-Servicemen – No Fee