The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official notification for Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 30 Officer Grade A vacancies in the General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams.
The official notification, Advertisement No. 03/2026, was released on 03 September 2026. Eligible Indian citizens can submit their applications online from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.
PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority |
| Post | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Streams | General, Research, Actuary, Official Language |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 03 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 September 2026 |
| Phase I Exam | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase II Exam | 20 November 2026 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 for GEN/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Pay Scale | ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100 |
| Approx. Gross Salary | ₹2.05 Lakh per month |
| Selection Process | Phase I → Phase II → Interview |
PFRDA states that the approximate gross emoluments at the minimum of the Grade A pay scale are about ₹2,05,000 per month, including applicable allowances and PFRDA’s contribution towards NPS.
PFRDA Grade A Vacancy 2026
A total of 30 Officer Grade A vacancies have been announced.
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 25 |
| Research | 2 |
| Actuary | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
The reservation breakup across the 30 posts is 5 SC, 2 ST, 8 OBC, 3 EWS and 12 UR/General. The notification also provides horizontal PwBD reservation within the advertised vacancies.
Educational Qualification
1. General Stream – 25 Posts
Candidates must possess any one of the following:
- Master’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma of at least two years’ duration in any discipline; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; or
- ACA/FCA from ICAI; or
- ACS/FCS from ICSI; or
- ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI; or
- CFA from CFA Institute.
The Master’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma must meet the equivalence requirements specified in the notification.
2. Research Stream – 2 Posts
Candidates must possess a relevant Master’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma of at least two years’ duration in areas including:
- Economics
- Commerce
- Business Administration
- Econometrics
- Quantitative Economics
- Financial Economics
- Mathematical Economics
- Business Economics
- Agricultural Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Quantitative Finance
- Mathematical Finance
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics
The notification also specifies certain combinations involving a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and a postgraduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects.
3. Actuary Stream – 2 Posts
Candidates must have:
Graduation from a recognized University/Institute AND pass or exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Examination.
4. Official Language (Rajbhasha) – 1 Post
Candidates must possess the prescribed Master’s qualification in Hindi/Hindi Translation, Sanskrit, English, Economics or Commerce with the required Hindi/English subject combination at Bachelor’s level, as specified in the notification.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 30 years as on 31 July 2026.
Therefore, candidates must have been born on or after 01 August 1996.
Age relaxation is applicable as per the conditions mentioned in the official notification:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD-OBC: 13 years
- PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Candidates claiming OBC reservation must belong to the Non-Creamy Layer and possess the prescribed valid certificate.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR | ₹1,000 |
| EWS | ₹1,000 |
| OBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying for two different streams must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee for each application, except where the fee is exempted.
PFRDA Grade A Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of three stages:
Phase I – Online Screening Examination
Phase I consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks.
Paper I – Common for All Streams
| Subject | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 20 |
| Test of Reasoning | 25 | 30 |
| General Awareness including Financial Sector | 25 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 90 |
Duration: 60 minutes.
Paper II
For the General Stream, Paper II covers:
- Commerce
- Accountancy
- Management
- Finance
- Costing
- Companies Act
- Economics
- Pension Sector
- Artificial Intelligence
- Media, Marketing & Communication
For the Research, Actuary and Official Language streams, Paper II consists of questions on the respective specialised subject.
Marks: 100
Questions: 50
Duration: 40 minutes.
There is 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers in both Phase I papers. Candidates must secure the prescribed cut-offs in individual papers as well as the aggregate to qualify for Phase II. Phase I marks are used only for shortlisting and are not counted in final selection.
Phase II – Online Examination
Phase II consists of two papers.
Paper I – English Descriptive Test
This paper tests English drafting skills.
- Marks: 100
- Questions: 3
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Weightage in Phase II: 1/3rd
Paper II – Stream-Specific
For General Stream, Paper II covers subjects including Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector, AI, Media, Marketing & Communication.
For Research, Actuary and Official Language streams, Paper II tests the relevant specialised subject.
- Marks: 100
- Questions: 50
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Weightage in Phase II: 2/3rd
There is 1/4th negative marking in Paper II.
Phase III – Interview
Candidates qualifying in Phase II will be shortlisted for the interview.
PFRDA will shortlist candidates approximately equal to five times the number of vacancies, in order of merit, for Phase III.
Final Selection Weightage
The final selection is based on:
- Phase II Written Examination – 85%
- Phase III Interview – 15%
Phase I marks are not included in the final merit calculation.
PFRDA Grade A Exam Dates 2026
| Examination | Date |
|---|---|
| Phase I | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase II | 20 November 2026 |
| Phase III Interview | To be intimated later |
The Phase I and Phase II dates are specified in the official notification. Interview dates will be communicated to candidates shortlisted after Phase II.
PFRDA Grade A Salary 2026
The Officer Grade A pay scale is:
₹62,500 – 3,600 (4) – ₹76,900 – 4,050 (7) – ₹1,05,250 – EB – 4,050 (4) – ₹1,21,450 – 4,650 (1) – ₹1,26,100
The scale extends over 17 years.
The approximate gross monthly emoluments at the minimum of the scale are ₹2,05,000, including applicable allowances and PFRDA’s NPS contribution.
Selected officers will also be eligible for benefits such as medical expenses, leave fare concession, personal accident insurance, children’s education allowance, learning allowance, housing allowance and other benefits applicable to PFRDA Grade A officers.
Probation and Posting
Selected Officer Grade A candidates will undergo two years of probation.
PFRDA currently has offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. Selected candidates may be posted at either office and are also liable to serve anywhere in India according to the requirements of the Authority.
How to Apply for PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the designated application portal.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official PFRDA recruitment page.
- Open the Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Select the eligible stream.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Select examination centres.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Carefully verify all details.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the completed application form and e-receipt.
Candidates applying for two streams must submit separate applications for each stream. A candidate can apply for a maximum of two streams, provided they satisfy the educational eligibility requirements for both.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 03 September 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 03 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 09 October 2026 |
| Phase I Exam | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase II Exam | 20 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
The official IBPS application portal confirms that registration and online fee payment are open from 03 September to 24 September 2026, with application printing available until 09 October 2026.
Important Links
Official Notification: PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026
Apply Online: PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Official Website: PFRDA
Conclusion
PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for graduates, postgraduates, law/engineering graduates, finance professionals, actuaries and candidates with the prescribed qualifications in the General, Research, Actuary and Official Language streams.
With 30 vacancies, an Officer Grade A pay scale extending up to ₹1,26,100 and approximate gross monthly emoluments of ₹2.05 lakh, this recruitment is an important opportunity for candidates targeting regulatory-sector careers.
Eligible candidates should complete their online application by 24 September 2026 and begin preparation for the 15 October 2026 Phase I examination without waiting for the last date.
PFRDA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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| Official website | Click Here |
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