PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official notification for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026 for eligible Indian citizens. A total of 30 vacancies have been announced across General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams, offering an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a regulatory-sector career in the pension industry. Eligible candidates with the prescribed academic or professional qualifications can apply online through the PFRDA careers portal from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026. The recruitment process will consist of Phase I Screening Examination, Phase II Online Examination and Phase III Interview, with final selection based on Phase II and Interview performance. Interested candidates should carefully check the stream-wise eligibility, age limit, examination pattern, salary structure, application fee, reservation rules and selection procedure before submitting their application.
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| Post | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| General Stream | 25 |
| Research Stream | 2 |
| Actuary Stream | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) Stream | 1 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 03 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Stream-wise Master's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Law / Engineering / Professional Qualification / Actuarial Qualification as prescribed |
| Selection Process | Phase I + Phase II + Interview |
| Final Selection Weightage | Phase II – 85%; Interview – 15% |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 for GEN/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen |
| Pay Scale | ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100 |
| Approx. Gross Emoluments | ₹2,05,000 per month at minimum of scale |
| Probation | 2 Years |
| Posting | New Delhi / Mumbai / Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | https://www.pfrda.org.in |
| Post | Educational Qualification / Experience & Other Requirement |
| Officer Grade A – General | Master's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma of minimum two years' duration in any discipline OR Bachelor's Degree in Law OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University OR ACA/FCA from ICAI OR ACS/FCS from ICSI OR ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI OR CFA from CFA Institute. Post Graduate Diploma must be equivalent to a Master's Degree as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates should be computer literate and conversant with MS Office Word and Excel. |
| Officer Grade A – Research | Master's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma of minimum two years' duration in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, Financial Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, International and Trade Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Agri Business Finance; OR Master's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Statistics & Informatics, Applied Statistics & Informatics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Big Data Analytics; OR Master's Degree in Mathematics with one-year postgraduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from a recognized University/Institute. The prescribed qualification must be recognized as equivalent to a Master's Degree where applicable. |
| Officer Grade A – Actuary | Graduation from a recognized University / Institute AND passed or obtained exemption in all Seven (07) Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Examination. |
| Officer Grade A – Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a subject at Bachelor's Degree level; OR Master's Degree in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor's Degree level; OR Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Age Requirement | Candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026, meaning the candidate must have been born on or after 01 August 1996. Age relaxation is available as prescribed for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates. |
| Computer Knowledge | Candidates should be computer literate and conversant with MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. |
PFRDA has invited applications for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) in General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams. The General stream requires a Master's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma of minimum two years in any discipline, Bachelor's Degree in Law or Engineering, or specified professional qualifications such as ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA or CFA. The Research stream requires prescribed Master's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma qualifications in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and related fields. The Actuary stream requires graduation and passing or exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India examination. The Official Language stream requires the prescribed Master's Degree qualification in Hindi/Hindi Translation, English, Sanskrit, Economics or Commerce with the specified Hindi/English combination. Candidates must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
| Examination | Questions / Marks / Duration |
| Phase I – Paper 1: English Language | 25 Questions / 25 Marks / 20 Minutes |
| Phase I – Paper 1: Quantitative Aptitude | 25 Questions / 25 Marks / 20 Minutes |
| Phase I – Paper 1: Test of Reasoning | 25 Questions / 25 Marks / 30 Minutes |
| Phase I – Paper 1: General Awareness including Financial Sector | 25 Questions / 25 Marks / 20 Minutes |
| Phase I – Paper 1 Total | 100 Questions / 100 Marks / 90 Minutes |
| Phase I – Paper 2: General Stream | 50 Questions / 100 Marks / 40 Minutes. Subjects include Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector, Artificial Intelligence, Media, Marketing & Communication. |
| Phase I – Paper 2: Research / Actuary / Official Language | 50 Questions / 100 Marks / 40 Minutes. Questions are based on the specialized subject related to the respective stream. |
| Phase II – Paper 1 | English Descriptive Test / 100 Marks / 60 Minutes. Tests English writing and drafting skills. |
| Phase II – Paper 2: General Stream | 50 Questions / 100 Marks / 40 Minutes. Objective questions on the prescribed General Stream syllabus. |
| Phase II – Paper 2: Research / Actuary / Official Language | 50 Questions / 100 Marks / 40 Minutes. Objective questions on the specialized subject related to the respective stream. |
| Negative Marking | One-fourth of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for every wrong answer in Phase I Papers 1 and 2 and Phase II Paper 2. |
| Phase I Qualification | Candidates must secure separate cut-offs in each paper and the prescribed aggregate cut-off to be shortlisted for Phase II. |
| Phase II Qualification | Candidates must secure separate cut-offs in each paper and the prescribed aggregate cut-off to be shortlisted for Phase III Interview. |
PFRDA Grade A selection consists of three stages: Phase I online Screening Examination, Phase II online Examination and Phase III Interview. Phase I contains two papers of 100 marks each. Paper 1 is common to all streams and covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning and General Awareness including Financial Sector. Paper 2 contains stream-specific subjects. Phase II also contains two papers of 100 marks each: Paper 1 is an English Descriptive Test and Paper 2 is stream-specific objective testing. There is one-fourth negative marking in Phase I Papers 1 and 2 and Phase II Paper 2. Final selection is based on Phase II marks with 85% weightage and Interview with 15% weightage.
| Stream | No. of Positions |
| General | 25 |
| Research | 2 |
| Actuary | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
PFRDA has announced a total of 30 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) vacancies. The vacancies comprise 25 General stream posts, 2 Research stream posts, 2 Actuary stream posts and 1 Official Language (Rajbhasha) stream post. The total reservation breakup is 5 SC, 2 ST, 8 OBC, 3 EWS and 12 UR/GEN, with PwBD reservation indicated horizontally within the vacancies.
| Stage | Details |
| Phase I – Online Screening Examination | Two objective papers of 100 marks each. Paper 1 is common to all streams and Paper 2 tests stream-specific knowledge. Candidates must secure separate cut-offs in each paper as well as the prescribed aggregate cut-off to qualify for Phase II. |
| Phase II – Online Examination | Two papers of 100 marks each. Paper 1 is an English Descriptive Test to assess drafting/writing skills. Paper 2 consists of objective questions on the relevant stream-specific subjects. |
| Phase III – Interview | Only candidates shortlisted after Phase II are called for Interview. Candidates may opt to attend the interview in Hindi or English. |
| Shortlisting for Interview | Candidates equaling five times the number of vacancies are shortlisted in order of merit for Phase III Interview. |
| Final Selection | Phase II Online Written Examination carries 85% weightage and Phase III Interview carries 15% weightage. Final selection is based on the combined marks of Phase II and Phase III. |
| Phase I Marks | Phase I marks are used only for shortlisting candidates for Phase II and are not counted towards final selection. |
The selection process consists of Phase I, Phase II and Phase III Interview. Candidates must qualify the prescribed sectional and aggregate cut-offs in Phase I to be shortlisted for Phase II. Phase I marks are used only for shortlisting and are not counted for final selection. In Phase II, candidates must qualify each paper and the aggregate cut-off. Candidates equaling five times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for interview in order of merit. Final selection is based on Phase II marks carrying 85% weightage and Interview marks carrying 15% weightage.
| Post | Pay Level / Pay Scale |
| Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) | ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100 |
| Gross Emoluments | Approximately ₹2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the pay scale, including applicable allowances and PFRDA's NPS contribution |
| Salary Benefits | Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses, Personal Accident Insurance, Eye Refraction/Cost of Spectacles, Children Education Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, Briefcase, Conveyance Expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, Staff Furnishing Scheme, Scheme for Purchasing Computers, Pluxee Meal Card and other applicable benefits. |
Officer Grade A carries a pay scale of ₹62,500–₹1,26,100 over 17 years. Presently, gross emoluments including PFRDA's contribution towards NPS, Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Learning Allowance and Housing Allowance are approximately ₹2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved / GEN / EWS / OBC | ₹1,000 inclusive of GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen | Nil |
| Multiple Streams | Separate online application and requisite fee are required for each stream, subject to the maximum of two streams. |
| Refund | Application fee once paid is non-refundable. |
Unreserved/GEN, EWS and OBC candidates are required to pay ₹1,000 inclusive of GST. SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from application fee. Separate online applications and requisite fees are required for each stream applied for, subject to the maximum of two streams. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
| Application Mode | Candidates must submit the application online through the PFRDA website. No other mode of application will be accepted. |
| Application Dates | Online application and fee payment are available from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026. |
| Maximum Streams | A candidate can apply for a maximum of two streams for which he/she is eligible. A separate online application and fee are required for each stream. |
| Multiple Applications | If a candidate applies more than once for the same stream or applies for more than two streams, only the last valid application will be considered and other applications will be rejected without fee refund. |
| Age Cut-Off | The maximum age is 30 years as on 31 July 2026. The candidate must have been born on or after 01 August 1996. |
| Posting | Selected officers may be posted at PFRDA offices in New Delhi or Mumbai and are liable to serve anywhere in India wherever the Authority requires. |
| Phase I Centres | Candidates may provide preference of up to three examination centres for Phase I. |
| Phase II Centre | Candidates may provide preference of one examination centre for Phase II. Candidates applying for two streams should opt for the same centres for Phase I and Phase II. |
| Centre Change | PFRDA reserves the right to change or allot an examination centre. No request for change of centre, venue, date or session will be entertained. |
| Probation | Successful candidates recruited as Officer Grade A will undergo probation for two years. |
| Final Selection | Phase II carries 85% weightage and Phase III Interview carries 15% weightage in the final selection. |
| Interview Language | Candidates may opt for the interview in Hindi or English. |
| Pre-Examination Training | PFRDA will arrange free online pre-examination training for eligible SC/ST/PwBD/OBC-NCL candidates who opt for the facility. |
| Phase I Marks | Marks obtained in Phase I are used only for shortlisting for Phase II and are not counted towards final selection. |
| Bilingual Examination | All question papers in Phase I and Phase II, except the English Test, will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. |
| Identity Verification | Candidates must carry the examination/interview call letter and original valid photo identity proof with photocopy. The name on the call letter must exactly match the name on the identity proof. |
| Electronic Devices | Mobile phones, smart watches, smart glasses, Bluetooth devices, cameras and other electronic equipment are strictly prohibited during the examination. |
| Application Correction | No change or correction in application particulars will be permitted after final submission. |
| False Information | Incorrect, false or suppressed information may result in cancellation of candidature, selection or appointment at any stage. |
| One Examination Appearance | A candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination for a post. Multiple appearances may result in cancellation of candidature. |
| Service Confirmation | Confirmation in PFRDA service is subject to satisfactory performance during probation and verification of character and antecedents. |
Candidates can apply online from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026. A candidate may apply for a maximum of two streams for which he/she is eligible, with a separate application and fee for each stream. Candidates must not submit more than one application for the same stream. Candidates should be computer literate and conversant with MS Office Word and Excel. Selected officers may be posted in New Delhi or Mumbai and are liable to serve anywhere in India wherever required by PFRDA.
| Document | Requirement |
| Photograph | Recent passport-size photograph as per the prescribed specifications. |
| Signature | Candidate's own signature scanned and uploaded according to the prescribed specifications. |
| Left Thumb Impression | Left thumb impression scanned and uploaded as prescribed. If the candidate does not have a left thumb, the right thumb may be used. |
| Handwritten Declaration | Handwritten declaration in English by the candidate in his/her own handwriting and uploaded according to the prescribed specifications. |
| Photo Identity Proof | Valid original photo identity proof along with photocopy must be produced at the examination and interview. |
| Educational Qualification Certificates | Original and supporting documents proving the prescribed educational/professional qualification must be produced when required. |
| Category Certificate | Prescribed SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen certificate wherever applicable. |
| OBC-NCL Certificate | OBC candidates claiming reservation must possess the prescribed OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01 April 2026 and before document verification at Phase III. |
| EWS Certificate | EWS candidates must possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate for Financial Year 2026–27, issued on or after 01 April 2026 and before document verification at Phase III. |
| PwBD Certificate | Eligible PwBD candidates must possess a permanent disability certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. |
| No Objection Certificate | Candidates employed in Government/Quasi-Government organizations and Public Sector Banks/Undertakings must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of Interview. |
| Discharge Certificate | Before appointment/joining, candidates must produce a proper discharge certificate from their existing employer, including settlement of any bond where applicable. |
Candidates must upload a recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration during online application. Candidates called for examination/interview must carry the applicable call letter and valid original photo identity proof along with its photocopy. Candidates claiming reservation or relaxation must produce the prescribed certificates at the interview. Government/Quasi-Government/Public Sector Bank or Undertaking employees must produce a No Objection Certificate at interview, and a proper discharge certificate from the employer is required at joining.
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| What is PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026? | PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026 is the recruitment process for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts in the General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams. |
| How many vacancies are available in PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026? | A total of 30 vacancies are available, including 25 General, 2 Research, 2 Actuary and 1 Official Language (Rajbhasha) vacancy. |
| Which streams are included in PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026? | The recruitment includes General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams. |
| What is the application start date for PFRDA Grade A 2026? | The online application process starts on 03 September 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply for PFRDA Grade A 2026? | The last date for online application and payment of fee is 24 September 2026. |
| What is the age limit for PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026? | Candidates must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026. The candidate must have been born on or after 01 August 1996, subject to applicable age relaxation. |
| What is the educational qualification for PFRDA Grade A General stream? | Candidates need a Master's Degree or minimum two-year Post Graduate Diploma in any discipline, Bachelor's Degree in Law or Engineering, or specified professional qualifications such as ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA or CFA. |
| What is the educational qualification for PFRDA Grade A Research stream? | Candidates require the prescribed Master's Degree or minimum two-year Post Graduate Diploma in specified fields including Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and related disciplines. |
| What is the educational qualification for PFRDA Grade A Actuary stream? | Candidates must have a Graduation Degree from a recognized University/Institute and must have passed or obtained exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India examination. |
| What is the qualification for PFRDA Grade A Official Language stream? | Candidates must have the prescribed Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor's level, or Master's Degree in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor's level, or Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation. |
| What is the salary of PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager? | The pay scale is ₹62,500–₹1,26,100. Presently, gross emoluments including applicable allowances and PFRDA's NPS contribution are approximately ₹2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale. |
| What is the selection process for PFRDA Grade A? | The selection process consists of Phase I Online Screening Examination, Phase II Online Examination and Phase III Interview. |
| What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase I exam pattern? | Phase I has two papers of 100 marks each. Paper 1 is common to all streams and covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and General Awareness including Financial Sector. Paper 2 contains stream-specific questions. |
| What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase II exam pattern? | Phase II consists of two papers of 100 marks each. Paper 1 is an English Descriptive Test of 60 minutes and Paper 2 is a stream-specific objective test of 50 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 40 minutes. |
| Is there negative marking in PFRDA Grade A examination? | Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer in Phase I Papers 1 and 2 and Phase II Paper 2. |
| Can PFRDA Grade A interview be attended in Hindi? | Yes. Candidates may opt for the Phase III Interview in either Hindi or English. |
