Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has invited online applications for 30 Officer Grade A Assistant Manager vacancies in the General, Research, Actuary and Official Language streams.
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Overview
| Recruiting Authority | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority |
| Post | Officer Grade A—Assistant Manager |
| Advertisement Number | 03/2026 |
| Streams | General, Research, Actuary and Official Language—Rajbhasha |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Last Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Selection | Phase I, Phase II and Interview |
| Posting | New Delhi, Mumbai or anywhere in India according to PFRDA requirements |
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Started | 3 September 2026 |
| Application and Fee Deadline | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 9 October 2026 |
| Phase I Examination | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase II Examination | 20 November 2026 |
| Call Letters | To be communicated by email or SMS |
| Phase III Interview | To be announced for Phase II-qualified candidates |
Vacancy Details
| General | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| Research | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Actuary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Official Language—Rajbhasha | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
Two General-stream vacancies are horizontally reserved for eligible candidates with blindness or low vision and deafness or hard of hearing.
Salary
| Grade A Pay Scale | ₹62,500–₹1,26,100 under the notified 17-year progression |
| Approximate Gross Emoluments | ₹2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale |
| Probation | Two years |
Gross emoluments include applicable PFRDA contributions and allowances. Additional benefits are governed by PFRDA service rules.
Age Limit
| General Maximum Age | 30 years as on 31 July 2026 |
| Eligible General Birth Date | Born on or after 1 August 1996 |
| SC and ST | Up to 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer | Up to 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years; 13 years for PwBD-OBC and 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST where applicable |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Up to 5 years under the advertisement conditions |
Qualification
General Stream
- Master’s degree or recognised two-year postgraduate diploma in any discipline; or
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or Engineering; or
- ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA or CFA from the respective recognised professional body.
Research Stream
- Master’s degree or recognised two-year postgraduate diploma in a specified Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics or related discipline; or
- Master’s degree in Mathematics with a one-year postgraduate diploma in Statistics or a related subject.
Actuary Stream
- Graduation from a recognised university or institution.
- Pass or exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India examination.
Official Language—Rajbhasha Stream
- Master’s degree in Hindi or Hindi Translation with English at bachelor’s level; or
- Master’s degree in Sanskrit, English, Economics or Commerce with Hindi at bachelor’s level; or
- Master’s degrees in both English and Hindi or Hindi Translation.
Candidates must be computer-literate and conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel. The qualification reference date is 31 July 2026.
Experience
No separate previous-employment period is prescribed. Candidates must possess the stream-specific academic or professional qualification. Final-result-awaiting candidates may participate, but appointment is subject to producing proof of qualification within the time allowed by PFRDA.
Application Fee
| General, EWS and OBC | ₹1,000 inclusive of GST |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Applying for Two Streams | A separate application and applicable fee are required for each stream |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Selection Process
- Online application and payment of the applicable fee
- Phase I online screening examination
- Separate paper-wise and aggregate cut-off assessment
- Phase II online examination
- Shortlisting of candidates up to five times the vacancy count for interview
- Phase III interview in Hindi or English
- Original-document and eligibility verification
- Final merit based on Phase II and interview marks
- Character, antecedent and medical verification
- Appointment and two-year probation
Exam Pattern
Phase I
| Paper I—All Streams | 90 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II—Stream-Specific | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Negative Marking | Wrong objective answer | One-fourth of assigned marks deducted | Applicable to both papers |
Paper I covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and General Awareness, including financial-sector questions. Paper II tests the selected stream.
Phase II
| Paper I—English Descriptive | 3 | 100 | 60 minutes | One-third |
| Paper II—Stream-Specific Objective | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes | Two-thirds |
| Paper II Negative Marking | Wrong answer | One-fourth of assigned marks deducted | Objective paper | Included |
Documents Required
- Recent passport-style photograph and live photograph
- Scanned signature
- Clear left-thumb impression or permitted alternative
- Handwritten declaration in English
- Date-of-birth certificate
- Stream-specific degree, diploma, mark sheets and professional certificates
- SC, ST or OBC-NCL certificate where applicable
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2026–27 where applicable
- Permanent PwBD certificate in the prescribed format where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents where applicable
- Scribe declaration and supporting medical documents where applicable
- Valid photo identity document
- No Objection Certificate for candidates employed by Government, public-sector banks or undertakings
- Application printout and online fee receipt
How to Apply
- Open the official PFRDA recruitment page and download Advertisement No. 03/2026.
- Check the vacancy, qualification, age and reservation requirements for the chosen stream.
- Open the official online application portal.
- Select “Click Here for New Registration.”
- Enter the candidate’s name, contact details and email address.
- Save the generated provisional registration number and password.
- Complete the personal, category, qualification and examination-centre details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Preview and verify every field before completing registration.
- Pay ₹1,000 online unless exempted.
- Submit a separate application and fee when applying for a second eligible stream.
- Complete submission by 24 September 2026.
- Download the application and e-receipt for future reference.
- Do not send the printed application to PFRDA.
Important Links
Download Official PFRDA Grade A Notification Open Official Recruitment Page Apply Online for PFRDA Grade A Download Scribe Declaration Form Download Disability Certificate Form V Download Disability Certificate Form VI Download Disability Certificate Form VII Download EWS Income and Asset Certificate Format Download OBC-NCL Certificate Format Download SC/ST Certificate Format PFRDA Official Vacancies PageFrequently Asked Questions
How many PFRDA Grade A vacancies are available?
PFRDA has announced 30 vacancies: 25 General, two Research, two Actuary and one Official Language post.
What is the last date to apply?
Online registration and fee payment close on 24 September 2026.
When is the Phase I examination?
The Phase I online examination will be held on 15 October 2026.
When is Phase II?
The Phase II online examination is scheduled for 20 November 2026.
What is the maximum age?
The general maximum age is 30 years as on 31 July 2026, subject to the notified relaxations.
What is the application fee?
General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay ₹1,000. SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
Can a candidate apply for two streams?
Yes. An eligible candidate may apply for a maximum of two streams through separate applications and applicable fees.
What is the PFRDA Grade A salary?
The scale begins at ₹62,500, and approximate gross emoluments at the minimum of the scale are ₹2,05,000 per month.
Does Phase I count toward final merit?
No. Phase I is for shortlisting. Final merit gives 85% weight to Phase II and 15% to the interview.
Is previous employment experience required?
No separate employment period is prescribed, but candidates must possess the required stream-specific qualification.
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