EPFO Stenographer Vacancy Details
Updated 2026Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 74 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 50 | 185 |
The recruitment also includes horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen. The PwBD vacancies are split into Category-A (2), Category-B (2), Category-C (2), and Category-D&E (1), alongside 18 vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
The EPFO Stenographer Recruitment 2023 witnessed a nationwide intake of 185 positions. The allocation of these vacancies across various states was managed to ensure regional representation. For instance, Karnataka saw the highest demand with 55 vacancies, followed by North East (27), Jharkhand (23), Maharashtra (20), Tamil Nadu (16), and Telangana (16). This distribution pattern indicates the organizational requirement to strengthen administrative capacity in these specific zones. Historically, such recruitment drives reflect the fluctuating needs of the EPFO based on retirement and expansion cycles. Candidates are encouraged to observe how these trends shift in future cycles, as the number of available positions in each state is contingent upon the department's internal staffing requirements and the specific needs of the Regional Offices across the country.
