EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Notification is out – 2859 Vacancies
EPFO SSA Notification 2023 has been released. Total 2859 Social Security Assistants and Stenographer vacancies have announced. The online application form for EPFO recruitment 2023 has been started on 27th March 2023.
TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
1 | EPFO SSA 2023 Notification |
2 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment – Important Dates |
3 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Vacancies |
4 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Online Application |
5 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Application Fees |
6 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Eligibility Criteria |
7 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Selection Process |
8 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Exam Pattern |
9 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Salary |
10 | EPFO SSA 2023 Recruitment Cut Off |
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023
EPFO SSA Notification 2023 Out: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a golden opportunity for unemployed graduates and 12th pass to fulfil their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (EPFO) in India. EPFO SSA Notification 2023 has been released for filling 2859 Social Security Assistants (SSA) and Stenographers vacancies. As per EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Notification, interested and eligible candidates can now apply online for EPFO SSA & Stenographer vacancies as the registration has been started from 27th March 2023 onwards. The details regarding eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important information are detailed in the article.
EPFO SSA Notification 2023
EPFO SSA Notification 2023 has been released announcing 2859 Social Security Assistants (SSA) and Stenographers vacancies. Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released a detailed EPFO SSA 2023 Notification pdf on its official website https://www.epfindia.gov.in/ and https://recruitment.nta.nic.in/ on 24th March 2023. Click the link below to read out the EPFO SSA notification 2023 which has been released.
EPFO SSA Notification 2023 Download PDF– Click to Download
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023- Overview
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has initiated the EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 drive for 2674 Social Security Assistants (SSA) and 185 Stenographer posts. The shortlisted candidates will be placed across the country. The complete details for EPFO SSA Recruitment drive will be shared at https://www.epfindia.gov.in/.
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023- Overview
Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Organisation | Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) |
Post Name | Social Security Assistants (SSA) and Stenographers |
Vacancies | 2859 |
Application Mode | Online |
Online Registration | 27th March to 26th April 2023 |
Job Location | Across India |
Language | English and Hindi |
Selection Process | Computer Based Examination (Phase-I) Computer Typing Test (Phase-II) (Computer Data Entry Test) |
Salary | SSA- Rs.29, 200-92,300 (Level 5) Steno- Rs.25,500-81,100 (Level 4) |
Official website | https://www.epfindia.gov.in/ or https://recruitment.nta.nic.in/ |
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023- Important Dates
The important dates for EPFO SSA 2023 Exam has been released with detailed EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 notification. EPFO SSA 2023 Online Registration is to be commenced from 27th March to 26th April 2023. Let’s have a look at the important dates for EPFO SSA 2023 Exam.
Events | Dates |
EPFO SSA 2023 Notification | 24th March 2023 |
EPFO SSA Apply Online 2023 Starts | 27th March 2023 |
End Date To Apply for EPFO SSA 2023 | 26th April 2023 |
EPFO SSA Exam Date 2023 | To be notified |
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Vacancy
EPFO has announced 2859 vacancies for Social Security Assistants (SSA) and Stenographer posts to be filled through EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023. The post-wise EPFO SSA Vacancy 2023 distribution is as follows.
EPFO SSA Vacancy 2023
Posts | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | UR | Vacancies |
Social Security Assistants (SSA) | 359 | 273 | 514 | 529 | 999 | 2674 |
Stenographers | 28 | 14 | 50 | 19 | 74 | 185 |
Total Vacancies | 387 | 287 | 554 | 548 | 1073 | 2859 |
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Apply Online
The EPFO SSA Apply Online 2023 has been started from 27th March 2023 onwards at the official website https://www.epfindia.gov.in/ and NTA https://recruitment.nta.nic.in/. 12th pass and graduate candidates can apply online for EPFO Stenographer and SSA Exam till 26th April 2023. The direct link to apply for EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 has been shared here as the links has been made active at the official website.
Click for EPFO Apply Online 2023 for SSA & Steno [Active]
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Application Fees
The application fees for SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates/Ex. Servicemen has been exempted while the application fee for all other categories is Rs.700. The EPFO SSA application fee shall be paid through online mode of payment.
EPFO SSA 2023 Application Fees
Category | Application Fees |
SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates/Ex. Servicemen | Exempted |
All other categories | Rs.700/- |
Steps to Apply for EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023
Here are the following steps to apply for EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023-
- Click the following link, you will be redirected to the official website of EPFO at https://www.epfindia.gov.in/.
- Go to “Careers” and click on “Apply Online for Recruitment to the post-EPFO SSA 2023”- “Click Here for Registration”.
- Enter the details like name, contact details, and email address and click on submit.
- A provisional registration ID and Password will be sent to your email address.
- The candidate has to log in with a Registration ID and Password and enter the complete details like Name, father’s name, Address, Date of birth, etc;
- Candidates are required to attach all the required documents like SSC mark sheets, category certificates for reserved candidates, PwD certificates for PwD candidates.
- Attach the photographs and signature (not more than the 3-month-old photo is allowed).
- Candidates have to verify all the details before clicking on “Final Submit”
- No changes are entertained once the candidate clicks on the “Final Submit button”.
- Validate your details by clicking on “Validate your Details”.
- Modify the details if required and click on “Final Submit”.
- You will be redirected to the payment page, and pay the required amount to complete the registration process.
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for EPFO SSA 2023 Exam, it is necessary for the candidates to possess the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
EPFO Education Qualification
Post Name | Educational Qualification |
Social Security Assistant | The candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University Essential- Typing Speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on Computer
|
Stenographer | The candidates should be 12th passed from a recognized Board The candidates must have Skill Test Norms. |
EPFO Age Limit (as on 26/04/2023)
Between 18 to 27 years as on the closing date for online registration of application i.e. 26th April 2023.
Age Relaxation:-
SC/ST up to 5 years,
OBC-NCL up to 3 years
The upper age limit for Government Servant or Employees of Employees Provident Fund
Organization up to forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government. As per the instructions issued by Govt. of India in the prescribed
format in support of claim (Annexure VIII).
General Up to 40 years of age
SC/ST Up to 45 years of age
OBC- NCL Up to 43 years of age
Ex-Servicemen
Category Relaxation in upper age limit
Ex-SM+ General 3 years
Ex-SM+OBC-NCL 6 years(3years+3 years)
Ex-SM+SC/ST 8 years(3years+5 years)
NOTE: An ex- serviceman shall be allowed to deduct the period of actual military service from his actual
age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post for which he is
seeking appointment by more than three years, he shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age
limit.
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
Category Relaxation in upper age limit
PwBD + General 10 years
PwBD+ OBC -NCL 13 years
PwBD+ SC/ST 15 years
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Selection Process
The selection of the candidates through EPFO SSA & Steno Recruitment 2023 will be done through three stages. The candidates have to qualify in each stage to get shortlisted for EPFO SSA & Stenographer vacancies.
Stage- I: Computer-Based Examination (Phase-I)
Stage II: Computer Typing Test (Phase-II) (Skill Test)
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern
Go through the updated EPFO SSA & Stenographer Exam pattern as mentioned in EPFO SSA Notification 2023.
EPFO SSA Exam Pattern
The EPFO SSA 2023 Exam will be conducted in two stages- Computer Based Test and Computer Typing Test. The duration of the CBT is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).
- EPFO SSA Prelims Exam will be objective type.
- Each question carries 4 marks.
- There shall be a negative marking of one-fourth marks for each incorrect answer.
EPFO SSA Exam Pattern 2023 | ||||
S.No. | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | General Aptitude | 30 | 120 | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
|
2. | General Knowledge/ General Awareness | 30 | 120 | |
3. | Quantitative Ability | 30 | 120 | |
4. | General English with *Comprehension | 50 | 200 | |
5. | Computer Literacy | 10 | 40 | |
TOTAL | 150 | 600 |
EPFO Steno Exam Pattern
- The question paper will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice only.
- The questions will be set both in English and Hindi except part-III i.e. English Language and Comprehension
- There shall be a negative marking of one-fourth marks for each incorrect answer.
- Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
EPFO Steno Exam Pattern 2023 | ||||
S.No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | General Aptitude | 50 | 200 | 2 Hours 10 minutes (130 minutes) |
2. | General Awareness [includes Computer Awareness] | 50 | 200 | |
3. | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 400 | |
TOTAL | 200 | 800 |
EPFO SSA Skill Test
- 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.
EPFO Steno Skill Test
Dictation: 10 minutes at the rate of 80 words per minute. (Dictation will be computer based)
Transcription: 50 minutes (English) / 65 minutes (Hindi). (Only on computer)
EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 Salary
The salary for the candidates shortlisted for Social Security Assistant (SSA) and Stenographer posts has been mentioned in the EPFO SSA Recruitment 2023 notification. The initial salary for EPFO SSA is Rs. 29,200 (level 5) and for Stenographer is Rs.25, 500 (level 4).
Posts | Salary |
Social Security Assistant (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 SSA Recruitment 2023 Cut Off
EPFO will be releasing EPFO SSA Cut off 2023 along with EPFO SSA Result 2023. The cut-off will be released category-wise for each region separately. Till then check the EPFO SSA Final Cut Off 2019 for reference.
EPFO SSA Prelims Cut Off 2019 | |||||
Regions | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
Andhra Pradesh | – | – | 81.25 | 82 | 85.50 |
Bihar | 58.25 | – | 79.75 | 76.75 | 87.50 |
Chhattisgarh | 58.25 | 38.25 | – | 45 | 77.50 |
Delhi | 65.25 | 59.75 | 59.75 | 44.75 | 85.50 |
Gujarat | – | 39 | – | 53 | – |
Goa | – | 51.50 | – | – | 51.50 |
Himachal Pradesh | 37.25 | 62.50 | 37.50 | 50 | 72.25 |
Haryana | 38 | – | 37.50 | 46.75 | 79 |
Karnataka | 65 | 62.50 | 62.75 | 48 | 74.75 |
Kerala & Lakshadweep | 65 | – | – | 72.25 | 83 |
Maharashtra | – | 42.25 | 63.75 | 43.75 | 77.25 |
Madhya Pradesh | 65.75 | 43.75 | – | 46.75 | 70.50 |
North East Region | – | 55.50 | 65 | 58.25 | 74 |
Odissa | 62.75 | 49.75 | – | 8075 | 82.50 |
Punjab & Chandigarh | – | – | – | – | 86.25 |
Rajasthan | 59.75 | 58.50 | – | 69.25 | 84 |
Telangana | 73.75 | – | 78 | 74.50 | 83.75 |
Uttarakhand | 43 | 57.75 | 46.35 | 47.25 | 82.50 |
Uttar Pradesh | 55.75 | – | 66.25 | 70.25 | 81.25 |
EPFO SSA Prelims Cut Off 2019
S.No. | Name of Test | Minimum Marks | Minimum Qualifying marks (SC/ST/OBC/NCL/PWD) | Minimum Qualifying marks for UR/EWS
|
1 | English Language | 30 | 10.50 | 12 |
2 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 12.25 | 14 |
3 | Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 12.25 | 14 |
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