Overview
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) (30 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 24.09.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
- Qualification
- PFRDA Officer Grade A eligibility 2026 covers nationality, educational qualification and age limit. Applicants must be Indian citizens, computer literate, and conversant with MS-Office (Word and Excel). Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams, with a separate online application and fee required for each stream. Eligibility for the General stream also extends to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Law, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI), or CFA (CFA Institute).
- Vacancies
- 30
- Advertisement No
- 03/2026, dated 03.09.2026
- Posted
- 03.09.2026
- Last date to apply
- 24.09.2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 03.09.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24.09.2026 |
| Phase I Exam Date | 15.10.2026 (Thursday) |
| Phase II Exam Date | 20.11.2026 (Friday) |
| Activity | Date |
| Online Application and Payment of Fee Start Date | 03.09.2026 |
| Online Application and Payment of Fee Last Date | 24.09.2026 |
| Availability of Call Letters for Phase I & II | Not specified (will be intimated by e-mail/SMS) |
| Phase I On-line Examination | 15 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Phase II On-line Examination | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Phase III Interview | Not specified (intimated to candidates who clear Phase II) |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
PFRDA Officer Grade A eligibility 2026 covers nationality, educational qualification and age limit. Applicants must be Indian citizens, computer literate, and conversant with MS-Office (Word and Excel). Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams, with a separate online application and fee required for each stream. Eligibility for the General stream also extends to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Law, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI), or CFA (CFA Institute).
Age Limit
A candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026, i.e., must be born on or after 1 August 1996. Category: Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years PwBD: 10 years (applicable whether the post is reserved or not) PwBD (OBC): 13 years PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years Ex-servicemen: 5 years Candidates covered under more than one relaxation category (e.g., SC/ST/OBC who are also PwBD or Ex-servicemen) are eligible for cumulative age relaxation, as per the notification. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
Salary
Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of Rs. 62,500-3600(4)-76,900-4050(7)-1,05,250-EB-4050(4)-1,21,450-4650(1)-1,26,100 (17 years). As per the notification, gross emoluments - including PFRDA's contribution towards the National Pension System (NPS), Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Learning Allowance and Housing Allowance - work out to approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale. Other benefits include Leave Fare Concession, medical expense reimbursement, Personal Accident Insurance, Children Education Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, conveyance expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, and a Pluxee Meal Card, among others admissible to an Officer Grade A in PFRDA.
Application Fee
Category: Fee (Non-Refundable) UR/GEN, EWS & OBC: Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST) SC/ST/PwBD & Ex-servicemen: Nil A separate online application and fee (wherever applicable) is required for each stream a candidate applies to. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and payment is accepted only through online mode (debit/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, or mobile wallets).
Selection Process
Selection for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 is a three-stage process: • Phase I – Online Screening Examination: Two papers of 100 marks each (Paper 1: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning, General Awareness - common to all streams, 90 questions, 60 minutes; Paper 2: stream-specific subject, 50 questions, 40 minutes). Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies. Marks are used only for shortlisting to Phase II and are not counted in final selection. • Phase II – Online Examination: Paper 1 is a descriptive English test (3 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, 1/3rd weightage); Paper 2 is a stream-specific objective paper (50 questions, 100 marks, 40 minutes, 2/3rd weightage). Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies to Paper 2. Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted, in merit order, for Phase III. • Phase III – Interview: Conducted only for candidates shortlisted after Phase II; can be attended in Hindi or English. Final selection is based on marks obtained in Phase II (85% weightage) and Phase III (15% weightage). Marks obtained in Phase I are not counted towards final selection.
How to Apply
• Visit the official PFRDA website, www.pfrda.org.in, and open the "Careers" section. • Open the recruitment notification titled "PFRDA Recruitment Exercise – Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) - 2026" and click "Apply Online". • Choose "Click Here for New Registration" and enter your name, contact details and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password. • Fill in the application form; use "Save and Next" to save progress if the form cannot be completed in one go. • Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration as per the specified guidelines. • Fill in remaining application details and use the Preview tab to verify all entries before clicking "Complete Registration" (no changes are allowed after this step). • Click the "Payment" tab and pay the applicable fee online. • Click "Submit" and save/print the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference. The online application window is open from 03.09.2026 to 24.09.2026. No other mode of application is accepted, and candidates need not send a printout to PFRDA's office.
Required Documents
• Scanned recent passport-size colour photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm; 200x230 pixels; 20–50kb) • Scanned signature (140x60 pixels; 10–20kb) • Scanned left thumb impression (or right thumb, if left thumb unavailable) • Handwritten declaration in English, scanned as specified (20–50kb) • Valid personal email ID and mobile number • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen), where reservation or fee concession is claimed, issued on or after 01.04.2026 • Currently valid photo ID proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter's Card, Aadhaar/E-Aadhaar, etc.) - Ration Card and Learner's License are not valid ID proof
Important Instructions
• Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams only, subject to eligibility; a separate application and fee is required for each stream. • No request for change/correction in application particulars (including category) will be entertained once the application is submitted. • Selected candidates are liable to be posted to any PFRDA department in New Delhi or Mumbai, and to serve anywhere in India as required. • Successful candidates will undergo a probation period of two years. • Candidates already employed in Govt./Quasi-Govt. organisations or PSU banks must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview. • Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed single AC Three Tier return railway fare by the shortest route, subject to documentary evidence. • A candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination for a post; multiple appearances will lead to cancellation of candidature. • Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate. • Any addendum/corrigendum/notice will be published only on www.pfrda.org.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for PFRDA Recruitment 2026 - 30 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Vacancies, Apply Online?
Application Start Date: 03.09.2026; Application Last Date: 24.09.2026; Phase I Exam Date: 15.10.2026 (Thursday); Phase II Exam Date: 20.11.2026 (Friday); Activity: Date; Online Application and Payment of Fee Start Date: 03.09.2026; Online Application and Payment of Fee Last Date: 24.09.2026; Availability of Call Letters for Phase I & II: Not specified (will be intimated by e-mail/SMS); Phase I On-line Examination: 15 October 2026 (Thursday); Phase II On-line Examination: 20 November 2026 (Friday); Phase III Interview: Not specified (intimated to candidates who clear Phase II)
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee (Non-Refundable) UR/GEN, EWS & OBC: Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST) SC/ST/PwBD & Ex-servicemen: Nil A separate online application and fee (wherever applicable) is required for each stream a candidate applies to. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and payment is accepted only through online mode (debit/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, or mobile wallets).
What is the age limit?
A candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026, i.e., must be born on or after 1 August 1996. Category: Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years PwBD: 10 years (applicable whether the post is reserved or not) PwBD (OBC): 13 years PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years Ex-servicemen: 5 years Candidates covered under more than one relaxation category (e.g., SC/ST/OBC who are also PwBD or Ex-servicemen) are eligible for cumulative age relaxation, as per the notification. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
What is the selection process?
Selection for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 is a three-stage process: • Phase I – Online Screening Examination: Two papers of 100 marks each (Paper 1: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning, General Awareness - common to all streams, 90 questions, 60 minutes; Paper 2: stream-specific subject, 50 questions, 40 minutes). Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies. Marks are used only for shortlisting to Phase II and are not counted in final selection. • Phase II – Online Examination: Paper 1 is a descriptive English test (3 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, 1/3rd weightage); Paper 2 is a stream-specific objective paper (50 questions, 100 marks, 40 minutes, 2/3rd weightage). Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies to Paper 2. Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted, in merit order, for Phase III. • Phase III – Interview: Conducted only …