DRISHTI IAS UPSC EPFO – APFC & EO/AO | 5th Edition | Hindi Medium

• 5th Edition – September 2026 for UPSC EPFO APFC & EO/AO examination preparation
• Based on the latest syllabus of APFC and Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO)
• Comprehensive coverage of the major subjects required for UPSC EPFO Recruitment Test
• Detailed coverage of Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Social Security and Insurance
• Includes Accounting and Auditing for subject-specific preparation
• Covers Indian Constitution, Governance and Welfare Schemes
• Includes Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement
• Covers Indian Economy and Development Related Issues
• Includes concise coverage of Indian and World Geography
• Covers General Science and Computer
• Includes General English preparation
• Covers Elementary Mathematics and Statistics
• Dedicated section on General Mental Ability
• Includes Previous Year Question Papers of 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• Designed as a consolidated Hindi Medium resource for systematic EPFO preparation

About the Book

DRISHTI IAS UPSC EPFO – APFC & EO/AO, 5th Edition is a comprehensive Hindi Medium study resource prepared for candidates appearing in the recruitment examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.

The book has been structured around the requirements of the latest syllabus for Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) and Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO). It brings together subject-specific EPFO topics, General Studies, aptitude, mathematics, English and previous year question papers in one organised resource.

The content has been developed with the objective of providing concise yet syllabus-oriented study material across the wide range of subjects tested in the examination. Candidates can use the book for concept building, structured revision and familiarisation with the nature of questions asked in earlier EPFO examinations.

Key Features

• Complete syllabus-oriented preparation for UPSC EPFO APFC & EO/AO
• Revised 5th Edition
• Strong focus on Labour Laws and Industrial Relations
• Dedicated Social Security and Insurance coverage
• Accounting and Auditing included
• Indian Constitution, Governance and Welfare Schemes
• Indian Economy and Development Issues
• Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement
• General Science and Computer Awareness
• General English
• Elementary Mathematics and Statistics
• General Mental Ability
• Geography included keeping previous EPFO examination trends in mind
• Previous Year Question Papers for exam-pattern understanding
• Hindi Medium preparation resource by Drishti Publications

Complete Subject-Wise Coverage

The book is divided into 11 major sections to provide systematic preparation for the UPSC EPFO examination:

1. Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Social Security and Insurance
2. Accounting and Auditing
3. Indian Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement
4. Indian Constitution, Governance and Welfare Schemes
5. Indian Economy and Development Related Issues
6. Geography of India and the World
7. General Science and Computer
8. General English
9. Elementary Mathematics and Statistics
10. General Mental Ability
11. Previous Year Question Papers

Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Social Security & Insurance

This section addresses one of the most important subject areas for the UPSC EPFO APFC and EO/AO examinations. It provides focused study material on industrial relations and the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, management and the State.

The section explains important areas such as:

• Industrial Relations
• Employer-Employee Relations
• Labour-Management Relations
• Trade Union Relations
• Collective Bargaining
• Industrial Disputes
• Industrial Peace and Harmony
• Role of the State in Industrial Relations
• Labour Welfare
• Labour Laws
• Social Security
• Insurance

The material explains the objectives of industrial relations, including reducing industrial conflicts, encouraging cooperation between employers and employees, improving productivity and creating a stable working environment.

Labour Relations & Employment Concepts

The book discusses different dimensions of industrial relations such as labour relations, group relations, employer-employee relations and community or public relations.

It also connects labour-related themes with relevant constitutional provisions and broader questions of workers' rights, employment, industrial democracy and workplace conditions.

This makes the section especially useful for candidates seeking focused preparation for the specialised labour component of the EPFO examination.

Social Security & Insurance

Social Security and Insurance form an important component of EPFO preparation. The book integrates these areas with labour legislation and industrial relations so candidates can understand them within the broader framework of employee welfare and social protection.

The integrated approach is useful for understanding the institutional and legal environment in which the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation operates.

Accounting & Auditing

The Accounting and Auditing section provides preparation for another important specialised component of the APFC and EO/AO syllabus.

It introduces the fundamentals of accounting and explains how financial and non-financial information is recorded, classified, summarised and interpreted for decision-making.

Major concepts include:

• Meaning and Nature of Accounting
• Role of Accounting
• Objectives of Accounting
• Financial Transactions
• Accounting Information
• Financial Statements
• Financial Position
• Profit and Loss
• Techniques of Financial Statement Analysis
• Basic Auditing Concepts

Financial Statement Analysis

The book explains the role of financial statements in understanding the financial performance and position of an organisation.

This section supports candidates in building basic conceptual clarity in accounting, which is particularly useful for questions related to organisational finance, records, statements and auditing.

Indian Culture, Heritage & Freedom Movement

This extensive General Studies section covers important themes from Indian Culture, Heritage and India's Freedom Movement.

The Culture component discusses the meaning and characteristics of culture along with its material and non-material dimensions. It covers broader themes connected with:

• Indian Culture
• Cultural Heritage
• Art and Architecture
• Literature
• Traditions and Beliefs
• Indian Civilisation
• Freedom Struggle
• National Movement
• Important Historical Developments

This section is useful for candidates preparing the history and culture component of the EPFO Recruitment Test through a concise and exam-oriented resource.

Indian Constitution, Governance & Welfare Schemes

The Polity and Governance section covers fundamental constitutional concepts and governance-related topics relevant to UPSC EPFO.

Coverage includes:

• Indian Constitution
• Preamble of the Constitution
• Constituent Assembly
• Constitutional Development
• Fundamental Constitutional Principles
• Governance
• Public Administration Related Concepts
• Government Welfare Schemes
• Social Welfare
• Institutional Framework

The section begins with the philosophy and significance of the Preamble and provides important facts relating to the making and development of the Indian Constitution.

Governance & Welfare Schemes

Since the EPFO examination is closely associated with labour administration, social security and welfare, knowledge of governance and government welfare initiatives is highly relevant.

The book therefore integrates constitutional preparation with governance and welfare schemes, helping candidates understand both the institutional framework and its practical social-development dimensions.

Indian Economy & Development Related Issues

The Indian Economy section provides concise coverage of basic and applied economic concepts relevant to competitive examinations.

Major topics include:

• Basic Economics
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Types of Economies
• Capitalist Economy
• Socialist Economy
• Mixed Economy
• National Income
• Economic Growth
• Economic Development
• Fiscal Policy
• Monetary Policy
• Government Budget
• Inflation
• Poverty
• Unemployment
• Development Related Issues

The book explains basic distinctions such as microeconomics and macroeconomics and introduces different economic systems, giving candidates a conceptual foundation for economy-based questions.

Geography of India & the World

Although Geography is not explicitly highlighted as a separate subject in the APFC and EO/AO syllabus, the book includes concise Geography content because questions from this area have appeared in earlier examinations.

The section includes:

• World Geography
• Universe and Cosmology
• Galaxies and Stars
• Solar System
• Earth and its Features
• Physical Geography
• Indian Geography
• Important Geographical Concepts

This additional coverage helps aspirants prepare for questions that may emerge from past examination trends rather than limiting preparation only to explicitly listed syllabus headings.

General Science & Computer

The book includes a dedicated section on General Science and Computer to support preparation for science and technology-oriented questions.

The section is intended to provide concise coverage of essential scientific concepts and basic computer awareness relevant to the EPFO Recruitment Test.

It supports revision of:

• General Science
• Basic Physics Concepts
• Basic Chemistry Concepts
• Basic Biology Concepts
• Science in Everyday Life
• Computer Fundamentals
• Information Technology Basics
• Computer Awareness

General English

The General English section is designed to strengthen the language skills required for the examination.

It includes preparation related to:

• English Vocabulary
• Word Usage
• Grammar
• Sentence-Based Questions
• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks
• Contextual Vocabulary
• Language Ability

The vocabulary component contains a wide range of words with meanings, supporting both direct vocabulary questions and comprehension-based preparation.

Elementary Mathematics & Statistics

This section provides fundamental quantitative preparation for candidates appearing in the EPFO examination.

Major areas include:

• Number System
• Divisibility
• Basic Arithmetic
• Numerical Operations
• Elementary Mathematics
• Basic Statistics
• Quantitative Problem Solving

The content is structured to support revision of essential mathematical principles and develop accuracy in solving numerical questions.

General Mental Ability

The General Mental Ability section focuses on reasoning and analytical skills required for aptitude-based questions.

Coverage includes:

• Analogy
• Word Analogy
• Number Analogy
• Letter-Based Reasoning
• Logical Relationships
• Pattern Recognition
• Analytical Reasoning
• Mental Ability Practice

Practice questions are provided to help candidates understand common reasoning patterns and improve logical problem-solving skills.

Previous Year Question Papers

One of the major features of this edition is the inclusion of previous EPFO examination papers to help aspirants understand the actual nature of the recruitment test.

The book includes question papers from:

• EPFO Examination 2021
• EPFO Examination 2023
• EPFO Examination 2024
• EPFO Examination 2025

The previous year papers are included with answer keys so candidates can analyse the examination pattern, identify frequently tested areas and assess their level of preparation.

Understand the EPFO Exam Trend

Previous year question papers are an important component of competitive examination preparation because they reveal the distribution of questions across specialised subjects, General Studies, English, Mathematics and Mental Ability.

By working through previous EPFO papers, candidates can:

• Understand the level of questions
• Identify important recurring topics
• Analyse subject-wise weightage
• Improve time management
• Develop examination temperament
• Assess strengths and weaknesses
• Plan revision more efficiently

One Resource for Multiple EPFO Subjects

The UPSC EPFO syllabus spans several distinct disciplines, including labour laws, social security, accounting, polity, economy, history, science, English, mathematics and reasoning.

This book brings these diverse areas together into a single structured volume, making it suitable for aspirants who want a consolidated preparation resource instead of studying every section from unrelated books.

Why This Book is Useful for UPSC EPFO Preparation

• Specifically designed for UPSC EPFO APFC and EO/AO
• Based on the latest syllabus
• Complete subject-wise preparation in one book
• Dedicated Labour Laws and Industrial Relations section
• Social Security and Insurance preparation
• Accounting and Auditing coverage
• Indian Polity, Governance and Welfare Schemes
• Indian Economy and Development Issues
• Culture, Heritage and Freedom Movement
• General Science and Computer
• General English preparation
• Mathematics and Statistics
• General Mental Ability and Reasoning
• Geography added based on previous examination trends
• Includes multiple previous year question papers
• Useful for concept learning, revision and self-assessment
• Hindi Medium examination resource

Suitable for Systematic Revision

The chapter-wise arrangement makes the book suitable for both first-stage preparation and revision. Candidates can study specialised EPFO subjects first and then proceed to General Studies, English, mathematics and reasoning according to their individual preparation strategy.

The combination of theory and previous year questions also makes it possible to connect concepts directly with the type of questions asked in actual EPFO examinations.

Suitable For

UPSC EPFO Examination | EPFO APFC | Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner | EPFO EO/AO | Enforcement Officer | Accounts Officer | UPSC EPFO Recruitment Test | Labour Law Competitive Exams | Social Security Exams | Government Recruitment Exams | Hindi Medium Aspirants