Short Detail:
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026 for total 30 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) can submit their online application form from 03/09/2026 to 24/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 03/2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 03/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 24/09/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 24/09/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Not Available (candidates will get it by Email / SMS)
- Phase I Exam Date: 15/10/2026
- Phase II Exam Date: 20/11/2026
- Phase III Interview: Not Available
Application Fees
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹1000/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen: ₹0/-
- Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 31/07/2026
- Min Age: Not Available
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Candidates must be born on or after 01/08/1996
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 30
| Stream | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| Research | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Actuary | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 12 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 30 |
Eligibility Details
| Stream | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master’s Degree or 2-year Postgraduate (PG) Diploma in any subject, or Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Engineering, or ACA/FCA (Associate/Fellow Chartered Accountant), ACS/FCS (Associate/Fellow Company Secretary), ACMA/FCMA (Associate/Fellow Cost and Management Accountant), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst). |
| Research | Master’s Degree or 2-year Postgraduate (PG) Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) or a related field, or Master’s Degree in Mathematics along with a 1-year Postgraduate (PG) Diploma in Statistics. |
| Actuary | Bachelor’s/Graduation Degree from a recognized university and successful completion of, or exemption from, all 7 Core Principles Papers of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) examination. |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a subject at Bachelor’s level, or Master’s Degree in Sanskrit, English, Economics, or Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor’s level, or Master’s Degrees in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation. |
- Candidates must also be computer literate and familiar with MS-Office (Word and Excel). All qualifications are counted as on 31/07/2026.
PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager): Salary Details
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹62,500 – 3600(4) – 76,900 – 4050(7) – 1,05,250 – EB – 4050(4) – 1,21,450 – 4650(1) – 1,26,100 (17-year scale) |
| Gross Monthly Emoluments | Approx ₹2,05,000/- per month at the minimum of the scale |
Selected officers also get NPS contribution, Grade and Special Allowances, Dearness Allowance, Housing Allowance, Leave Fare Concession, medical cover, personal accident insurance, children education allowance and other perks as per PFRDA rules.
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PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
PFRDA will select candidates through a 3-stage process: Phase I online screening exam, Phase II online exam and Phase III interview.
Phase I: Online Screening Exam (15/10/2026)
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (All Streams) | English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness | 90 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
| Paper 2 (Stream-wise) | Subjects related to the chosen stream (Commerce/Finance for General; specialised subject for Research, Actuary and Rajbhasha) | 50 | 100 | 40 Minutes |
- 1/4th mark will be cut for every wrong answer in both papers
- Candidates need to clear separate cut-offs in each paper plus an overall cut-off
- Phase I marks are only for shortlisting and are not added to the final merit
Phase II: Online Exam (20/11/2026)
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (All Streams) | Descriptive English – precis, essay and comprehension | 3 | 100 | 60 Minutes | 1/3rd |
| Paper 2 (Stream-wise) | MCQs on the chosen stream’s subject | 50 | 100 | 40 Minutes | 2/3rd |
- 1/4th mark will be cut for every wrong answer in Paper 2
- Paper 1 (Descriptive English) is checked only for candidates who clear the Paper 2 cut-off
- Candidates equal to 5 times the number of stream vacancies are called for the interview, based on Phase II merit
Phase III: Interview
- Candidates can give the interview in Hindi or English
- Outstation candidates get AC 3-Tier return train fare by the shortest route
Final Merit
- Phase II Marks Weightage: 85%
- Phase III Interview Weightage: 15%
- Selected candidates go through a 2-year probation period
PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date to apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 24/09/2026. Candidates should complete the form and pay the fee before this date to avoid a last-minute rush.
How many vacancies are there in PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
A total of 30 posts are open across the General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams, with 25 seats alone in the General stream.
What is the application fee for General category candidates?
General, EWS and OBC candidates need to pay ₹1000/-. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates don’t have to pay any fee.
What is the maximum age limit for PFRDA Officer Grade A posts?
Candidates must not have crossed 30 years of age as on 31/07/2026, so they should be born on or after 01/08/1996. Age relaxation applies for reserved and PwBD categories.
When is the Phase I online exam for this recruitment?
The Phase I screening exam is scheduled for 15/10/2026, and the Phase II exam will follow on 20/11/2026.
What is the selection process for Officer Grade A posts?
Selection happens in three stages – a Phase I screening exam, a Phase II exam with descriptive English and a stream paper, and a Phase III interview. Only Phase II and Phase III marks count toward the final merit.
What salary does a PFRDA Officer Grade A get?
Selected candidates start in the pay scale of ₹62,500 to ₹1,26,100, with gross monthly emoluments of around ₹2,05,000 including allowances.