- Readymade books for APFC exam
- Cost Factor
- Paper 1 General English
- Paper 2 General Studies
- Two rules to crack this exam
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Question from a Visitor
Could you please tell me what should I study for the post of Assistant Commissioner of Employee provident fund I have checked the syllabus but if you could tell me what should I study(I mean reference books etc.).
Readymade books for APFC exam
- Exams like APFC are not taken at regular interval, so whenever such exam comes, some bogus moneyminded publication houses, just copy paste few paragraphs and pages related to the syllabus topics, from other books and publish a Guidebook for APFC exam, containing 300 pages!
- After 1 month, These people will just change the book cover release the same content for Sales Tax inspector’s exam! Therefore such bogus quality readymade books or study material does not serve much purpose.
- Reason: Many candidates also prepare simultaneously for UPSC, State PSC, Banks, SSC and similar jobs therefore competitive level is always very high. You need to have your basic concepts clear and foundations strong. Don’t try to look for shortcuts using such readymade books. (Same Advice for RBI officer, LIC AAO and other similar exams.)
Cost Factor
The General Studies Manual (TMH, Unique, Spectrum) are quite expensive. They’re written for UPSC exam hence very thick and heavy. But the entire manual is not relevant for APFC exam, you’ve to do selective study of only a few topics. So better just borrow it from some friend or try to get an old copy.
Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) comprises the following major topics/ broad areas.
The medium of the test will be both English and Hindi.
Paper 1 General English
The questions in General English component of the test will be designed to evaluate candidate’s understanding of English language and workman-like use of the words.
Please go through the separate article on ( how to prepare English for APFC exam. Click Me)
Paper 2 General Studies
Note: whenever I mention NCERT, know that it is legally downloaded for free, in Hindi or English from the official website of NCERT (http://www.ncert.nic.in/ )
Now talking about specific topics under Assistant Provident Fund manager’s exam.
Current Events |
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Indian Culture Heritage |
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Freedom Movements |
Note: Syllabus clearly says “Freedom movement” so read only Post-1857 period, no need to read Ancient (Harappa) or Medival (Mughals). |
Population | Don’t know, what exactly this means! May be Human Geography class 11/12 book of NCERT could help. |
Development and Globalization | See if there are some pdf files on www.egyankosh.ac.in (you’ll need to register there to download files, but it is free.) |
Governance and Constitution of India | The best book ever written: relevant for all exams Indian Polity by M.Laxmikanth (TMH Publication) Thorough revision for 5-7 times. Do all mock questions given at the end of his book. |
Present Trends in Indian Economy |
You may also use
NOT Recommended Books: Mishra Puri, Dutt Sundaram, Uma Kapila. Because they’re written from academic point of view, we only need some basic and essential concepts from “Exam point of view”. Similarly I donot recommend Pratiyogita Darpan’s “Special” book on Indian Economy for its obsession with numbers and other trivial information. |
Accountancy and Auditing | Use National Open School (NOS) material: Click MEYou can use NCERT books. I think class 11/12 has these subjects.OR search www.egyankosh.ac.in (may be in BA/MA Economics section) Or if they’re asking deep questions, you may use Unique Publication’s book on “Commerce” optional subject for UPSC. It has elaborate chapters on Audit and Account. |
Industrial Relations & Labour Laws | Search www.egyankosh.ac.in |
Insurance | OR search www.egyankosh.ac.in |
Basic Knowledge of Computer Applications | If you’re comfortable with computers, then I don’t think any special preparation is required. Else use NCERT’s books on Computer (may be class 10,11,12) or may be Pdf files from www.egyankosh.ac.in for any certificate courses on computer. |
General Science | NCERT class 7 to 10 (Freely downloaded from official site) (for additional grip) Science portion from Tata Macgrawhill General Studies Manual. |
Geography | NCERT Class 7 to 10 (Social Science) + Class 11-12 (Geography) should be more than sufficient. And then you may solve the MCQs given in the (for additional grip) GS Manual. |
Elementary Maths & Statistics | Many people appear for IBPS and SSC have really good grip over aptitude portion. They’ll also appear for Asst. Provident fund. Hence competition becomes really tough. One should be thoroughly prepared for maths and aptitude topic.
The standard reference books for aptitude would be (relevant for any exam starting from Bank Clerk to CAT) However, if you don’t have so much time to go through both of above books, may be you can use IBPS Manual of Disha Expert , it covers all aptitude topics in brief with enough mock-questions. |
General Mental Abilities | Same as above. |
There are only two rules to crack this exam
- For Non-aptitude (history, polity etc) Revise – revise – revise
- For aptitude (math,logical reasoning) practice- practice-practice.
hi mrunal,
could u plz tell me what APMC is about? job profile, grade A or B pay scale, class 1,2,3 or 4 officer and if the forms can still be filled
Check the official notification on this link
http://www.upsc.gov.in/recruitment/advt/2012/51_12_eng.pdf
Sir can u plz Reupload Current events/current affairs portion as link is no more valid now
Try this link
https://mrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com/studymaterial/current-affairs-package-2012
SIR CAN U PLZ SUGGEST ME FROM WHERE HOW CAN THE GET THE STUDY MATERIAL FOR INDIAN CULTURE, POPULATION, DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBLIZATION, INDUSTRIAL RELATION AND LABOUR LAW, INSURANCE……….PLZ GUIDE ME HOW CAN I PREPARE THESES TOPICS……E-GYANKOSH SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION SO HOW CAN WE GET MATERIAL FOR THIS…..
great !!!!
Thanks for providing ……best information..:)
keep it up
Hi recently I saw an ad given by Career Quest about a study kit for APFC exam conducted by UPSC. I’m not sure if the material helps or not. Could you pls suggest if you have any idea how is the study kit.Can it be purchased. when contacted on phone about the books that they are providing proper details of the material was not given. I’m in a confusion if I should but this kit or not.Pls help
Hello sir,
I am working in one company and also having one year old baby. I already tried some upsc conducted exams, but i am not able to clear. Whether this exam will be moderate or tough ? I can able to clear that or not ? How long its required per day for preparation ? Kindly tell your suggestion please.
I suggest you read this
https://mrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com/2012/06/topper-gayathri-433-2011.html
Thank You very much sir for that important info
Hi sir,
Could you please help me out. Kindly suggest should i buy the study kit from Career Quest
Hi sir,
I am 28yrs B.com completed in 2007 with 38% could i can take this exam.
please suggest me can i do IPS with my this 38 percentage. please help me.
Hi
Hi
I want to know some things about the EPFO Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Exam.
Are only those having desirable qualification selected? How does having or not having the desirable qualification affect the selection? Does desirable qualification matter in shortlisting of candidates after written test or only in interview and how much? I don’t have any desirable qualification. What are the chances of mine if I do good in written?
What is the usual cut-off for this paper? Is there sectional cut-off also?
And, how to prepare for it? Which study material should I read? I have got its 2008 que paper. Where can I get its other previous que papers? Is this test conducted every year?
Thanks
Onkar Goyal
Dear Onkar Goyal
Could you please share the link for 2008 ques paper
tyagi
Hi Onkar,
Pl let me know if any link is there to get this paper.
Warm Regards
Ajay kandwal
sir,
please send me the previous papers including 2008 at
sohentey@gmail.com
i will be very thankful to u
best regards
prince
Dear Onkar Goyal
can you please mail me 2008 question paper of APFC at abhiyourmitr@gmail.com
thanks for ur cooperation and support.
regards,
Abhishek
thanks
Dear Sandeep,
can you please provide me the link or mail me 2008 question paper of APFC at abhiyourmitr@gmail.com
thanks for ur cooperation and support.
regards,
Abhishek
HI,
Could you please share previous years APFC question papers with me.
regards.
use this link https://mrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com/2012/07/apfc-papers.html
sir please send me previous year APFC paper.
pls send APFC previous papers.
Hai Sir, which are subjects score more marks (History,science,poplation,etc…)
HI sir,
Could anybody please share previous year’s APFC question papers.
regards,
Prathibha
Hi,
Please share previous years’ papers, if anyone has. thanks in advance…
could any gentle man help me to send the previous years solved question papers for assistant provident fund commissioner
hi sandeep,
Could you please share the previous year’s APFC question papers. It would be of great help for me
Thanks
Hope, this link helps… https://mrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com/2012/07/apfc-papers.html
Hi
Of which span is the current affairs most important for APFC exam? Like this exam will be held on 23rd sep,2012. Then current affairs from june to sep are imp or what? Please put light on it. And, which is the most imp topic for this exam?
MRUNAL SIR PLSS UPLOAD SOME MATERIALS REGARDING..APFC……….DAT CAN BE DOWLOADED N STUDIID…….WE R EAGARLY WAITING
Those who are not able to submit fees for assistant provident fund commissioner Please contact on UPSC Phone No.011-23385176 or 011-23098591 Ext.4754 / 4210 for the requested information
Mrunal Sir,
I was completely blank about APFC exam pattern, just came across this site, what a relief…… Thanks a lot for such simplified explanation.
god bless u.
Mrunal sir,pls upload some general englsh study material also,important for various exams aspects.
hi sir,
I am not getting previous yrs apfc questionpapers.could you provide 2004 paper.I have serached alot on internet but not found.
Use this link
https://mrunalmanage.wpcomstaging.com/2012/07/apfc-papers.html
mrunal sir can you share your views on the book recently released by arihant publication on epfo apfc exam?
only saw its Index on the official site of Arihant Publication. I think its “as usual” content from the IBPS structure, the only new introductions chapters are.
But since I’m yet to see the book, I cannot comment on the quality of these chapters. But as I said in the article, these chapters can be prepared from other sources as well.
even i am awaiting to see the book….i have ordered it through flipkart…when i receive it then i will share my views over it with you….
thank you such sir for the information ..the matarial is really really helpful…
this book is worth reading apart from the books mentioned above….i have received this book through flipkart and i have gone through it….
http://www.flipkart.com/assistant-provident-fund-commissioner-selection-exam-2012-9350751305
how about these insurance,labour laws,industrial relations,accounting given in this book
even those topics are given in detail along with mcq….basic understanding level which i assume should be sufficient for any candidate….apart from this book the above mentioned books would create a strong hold for the examination…thumbs up for arihant publication book from my side…
Dear Sir,
2 months left for the exam. i have been studying a bit. do u think i can still clear the exam. plz reply. and from here on how long shld i study daily to clear the exam