PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 30 Vacancies, Apply Online
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 03/2026) for the recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts across multiple streams. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from September 3, 2026, to September 24, 2026, through the official website pfrda.org.in
.
📌 Recruitment Summary
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Streams Offered | General, Research, Actuary, Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | New Delhi / Mumbai (Liable to serve anywhere in India) |
| Official Website | pfrda.org.in/careers |
🗓️ Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 3, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: September 3, 2026
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: September 24, 2026
- Phase I Online Examination: October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Phase II Online Examination: November 20, 2026 (Friday)
- Phase III Interview Date: To be notified later
📊 Vacancy Details & Distribution
A total of 30 vacancies are being filled under this drive across various categories:
| Stream | Total Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR / GEN | PwBD |
| General | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | (2 posts reserved) |
| Research | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Actuary | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Official Language | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Total | 30 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
🎓 Qualification & Eligibility Criteria (As on 31.07.2026)
Candidates applying must be Indian citizens, computer literate, and proficient in MS-Office (Word & Excel).
- General Stream:
- Master’s Degree / PG Diploma (minimum 2 years) in any discipline OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Engineering OR
- ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI), or CFA.
- Research Stream:
- Master’s Degree / PG Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Actuary Stream:
- Graduation from a recognized university AND passed/exempted in all seven (07) ‘Core Principles’ subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Exam.
- Official Language (Rajbhasha) Stream:
- Master’s Degree in Hindi / Hindi Translation with English as a subject at the Bachelor’s level OR Master’s Degree in English/Sanskrit/Economics/Commerce with Hindi as a subject at the Bachelor’s level.
(Note: Candidates awaiting final results can also apply subject to producing proof of qualification within the allowed timeline.)
🎂 Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 31.07.2026)
- Maximum Age:30 years (Candidates must be born on or after August 1, 1996).
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 to 15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
💰 Salary & Compensation
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100 over a period of 17 years.
- Gross Emoluments:~₹2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale (includes basic pay, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, House Allowance, Special Allowances, and NPS contribution).
- Additional Benefits: Leave Fare Concession, Medical Reimbursement, Personal Accident Insurance, Children Education Allowance, Conveyance Expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, and Pluxee Meal Card.
💵 Application Fee
- Unreserved / General / OBC / EWS:₹1,000/- (Inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen:₹0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI/Wallets.
(Note: Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams, requiring a separate application and fee for each.)
⚙️ Selection Process
The selection for PFRDA Officer Grade A comprises a three-phase process:
- Phase I (Online Screening Test):
- Paper 1: General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning (100 Marks, 60 mins).
- Paper 2: Stream-specific Subject Knowledge (100 Marks, 40 mins).
- Qualifying in nature; marks will not be added to the final merit list.
- Phase II (Online Main Test):
- Paper 1: Descriptive English (100 Marks, 60 mins) – Weightage: 1/3rd.
- Paper 2: Stream-specific Objective Test (100 Marks, 40 mins) – Weightage: 2/3rd.
- Phase III (Interview):
- Candidates shortlisted from Phase II will be called for an interview (Weightage: 15%).
- Final Merit Weightage: Phase II (85%) + Phase III Interview (15%).
📝 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website: pfrda.org.in and go to the Careers section.
- Click on “PFRDA Recruitment Exercise – Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) – 2026”.
- Select “Click Here for New Registration” and enter your basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the online application form with personal and educational qualifications.
- Upload the required scanned documents (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration).
- Preview the application form and pay the non-refundable application fee.
- Click Submit and print/save the final application form along with the fee receipt for future reference.
📎 Required Documents for Upload
- Passport-sized Photograph: 20 KB – 50 KB
- Signature: 10 KB – 20 KB
- Left Thumb Impression: 10 KB – 20 KB
- Handwritten Declaration in English: 20 KB – 50 KB
- Valid Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License.
Here is a job post article detailing the PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026.
PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 30 Vacancies, Apply Online
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 03/2026) for the recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts across multiple streams. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from September 3, 2026, to September 24, 2026, through the official website pfrda.org.in
.
📌 Recruitment Summary
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Post Name | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Streams Offered | General, Research, Actuary, Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | New Delhi / Mumbai (Liable to serve anywhere in India) |
| Official Website | pfrda.org.in/careers |
🗓️ Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 3, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: September 3, 2026
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: September 24, 2026
- Phase I Online Examination: October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Phase II Online Examination: November 20, 2026 (Friday)
- Phase III Interview Date: To be notified later
📊 Vacancy Details & Distribution
A total of 30 vacancies are being filled under this drive across various categories:
| Stream | Total Posts | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR / GEN | PwBD |
| General | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | (2 posts reserved) |
| Research | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Actuary | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Official Language | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Total | 30 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
🎓 Qualification & Eligibility Criteria (As on 31.07.2026)
Candidates applying must be Indian citizens, computer literate, and proficient in MS-Office (Word & Excel).
- General Stream:
- Master’s Degree / PG Diploma (minimum 2 years) in any discipline OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Engineering OR
- ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI), or CFA.
- Research Stream:
- Master’s Degree / PG Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Actuary Stream:
- Graduation from a recognized university AND passed/exempted in all seven (07) ‘Core Principles’ subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Exam.
- Official Language (Rajbhasha) Stream:
- Master’s Degree in Hindi / Hindi Translation with English as a subject at the Bachelor’s level OR Master’s Degree in English/Sanskrit/Economics/Commerce with Hindi as a subject at the Bachelor’s level.
(Note: Candidates awaiting final results can also apply subject to producing proof of qualification within the allowed timeline.)
🎂 Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 31.07.2026)
- Maximum Age:30 years (Candidates must be born on or after August 1, 1996).
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 to 15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
💰 Salary & Compensation
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100 over a period of 17 years.
- Gross Emoluments:~₹2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale (includes basic pay, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, House Allowance, Special Allowances, and NPS contribution).
- Additional Benefits: Leave Fare Concession, Medical Reimbursement, Personal Accident Insurance, Children Education Allowance, Conveyance Expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, and Pluxee Meal Card.
💵 Application Fee
- Unreserved / General / OBC / EWS:₹1,000/- (Inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen:₹0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI/Wallets.
(Note: Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams, requiring a separate application and fee for each.)
⚙️ Selection Process
The selection for PFRDA Officer Grade A comprises a three-phase process:
- Phase I (Online Screening Test):
- Paper 1: General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning (100 Marks, 60 mins).
- Paper 2: Stream-specific Subject Knowledge (100 Marks, 40 mins).
- Qualifying in nature; marks will not be added to the final merit list.
- Phase II (Online Main Test):
- Paper 1: Descriptive English (100 Marks, 60 mins) – Weightage: 1/3rd.
- Paper 2: Stream-specific Objective Test (100 Marks, 40 mins) – Weightage: 2/3rd.
- Phase III (Interview):
- Candidates shortlisted from Phase II will be called for an interview (Weightage: 15%).
- Final Merit Weightage: Phase II (85%) + Phase III Interview (15%).
📝 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website: pfrda.org.in and go to the Careers section.
- Click on “PFRDA Recruitment Exercise – Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) – 2026”.
- Select “Click Here for New Registration” and enter your basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the online application form with personal and educational qualifications.
- Upload the required scanned documents (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration).
- Preview the application form and pay the non-refundable application fee.
- Click Submit and print/save the final application form along with the fee receipt for future reference.
📎 Required Documents for Upload
- Passport-sized Photograph: 20 KB – 50 KB
- Signature: 10 KB – 20 KB
- Left Thumb Impression: 10 KB – 20 KB
- Handwritten Declaration in English: 20 KB – 50 KB
- Valid Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License.
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