The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has authorized Regional Commissioners (OIC) to assign additional charge of Accounts, Cash, and Pension sections to Accounts Officers. This measure addresses the shortage of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs) in regional offices. Assignments are subject to prior approval from Zonal ACC(HQ)/ACC and are limited to a maximum duration of 45 days. The order mandates that such charges must not exceed the number of existing vacancies in the APFC/RPFC-II cadre. Furthermore, authorities must ensure that seniority and suitability for sensitive posts are prioritized during the selection process.

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has authorized Regional Commissioners (OIC) to assign additional charge of Accounts, Cash, and Pension sections to Accounts Officers. This measure addresses the shortage of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs) in regional offices. Assignments are subject to prior approval from Zonal ACC(HQ)/ACC and are limited to a maximum duration of 45 days. The order mandates that such charges must not exceed the number of existing vacancies in the APFC/RPFC-II cadre. Furthermore, authorities must ensure that seniority and suitability for sensitive posts are prioritized during the selection process.