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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) released the official PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification on 23rd June 2025 but the online application process has not started yet on its website. The recruitment aims to fill 20 vacancies across multiple streams, and candidates who are below 30 years of age as of 31st July 2025 are eligible to apply. All key information regarding the PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 is provided below.
PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification
PFRDA is the regulatory body responsible for the development, supervision, and administration of the pension sector in India. Each year, it invites applications for Grade A (Assistant Manager) roles across various streams such as General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics & Statistics), Actuarial, Legal, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).
For the 2025 PFRDA Grade A Exam, a detailed notification PDF has been issued, outlining all important information about the recruitment process. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the official notification. Click here to download the complete notification.
PFRDA Grade A Notification 2025 PDF Download
Note: The PFRDA Grade A Notification 202 PDF (given above) is currently not available on the PFRDA website and there is no announcement regarding the withdrawal. We advise the candidates to visit www.pfrda.org.in for latest updates.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025
The PFRDA Assistant Manager Exam 2025 consists of three stages: Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and an Interview. Candidates must clear each stage to move forward. Selected candidates will receive a starting salary of Rs. 44,500. Check out other important details of the PFRDA Recruitment below.
| PFRDA Grade ‘A’ Assistant Manager Exam 2025- Highlights | |
| Conducting Body | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority |
| Exam Name | PFRDA Grade “A” Recruitment 2025 |
| Post Name | PFRDA Grade “A” Assistant Manager |
| Vacancy | 20 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 23rd June to 6th August 2025 |
| Selection Process | Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview |
| Salary | 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)- 85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years) |
| PFRDA Official website | www.pfrda.org.in |
PFRDA Grade A Exam Important Dates 2025
Alongside the official notification, PFRDA has announced key dates for the online application process, as well as the Phase 1 and Phase 2 examinations. Information regarding the admit card will be shared with candidates through email, SMS, or updates on the official PFRDA website. Candidates are encouraged to carefully note the important dates provided in the table below.
| Events | Important Dates |
| PFRDA Grade A Official Notification Release | 23rd June 2025 |
| PFRDA Grade A Apply Online 2025 starts | 23rd June 2025 |
| Last Date to Fill the PFRDA Grade A Online Form and Payment of Application Fee | 6th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Print the Form | 21st August 2025 |
| Phase 1 Call Letter | August 2025 |
| PFRDA Grade A Phase – I Online Exam Date 2025 |
September 06, 2025 (Saturday)
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| PFRDA Grade A Phase – II Online Exam Date 2025 |
October 06, 2025 (Monday)
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| PFRDA Grade A Phase – III Interview |
Will be intimated to candidates successful in Phase II by E-mail/SMS.
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PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager Vacancy 2025
For Grade ‘A’ Assistant Manager post, PFRDA has released a total 20 vacancy, out of which 8 is for General category, 3 for SC, 5 for OBC, 2 for ST, and 2 for EWS categories. The vacancy is distributed across various streams such as:
- General, Finance and Accounts
- Information Technology
- Research (Economics)
- Research (Statistics)
- Actuary
- Legal
- Official Language (Rajbhasha)
Check category-wise and stream vacancy in the table below.
| Stream | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR / GEN | Total Posts |
| General | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Finance and Accounts | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Information Technology (Preferably in AI and ML) | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Research (Economics) | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Research (Statistics) | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Actuary | – | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Legal | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Grade A Eligibility 2025
The eligibility criteria required for PFRDA Grade A Exam 2025 mainly includes Age Limit and Qualification. If any candidates qualify both, then they can fill out the application. For easy understanding, we have shared the criteria below.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Age Limit (As on 31st July 2025)
A candidate must be 30 years old or younger as on July 31, 2025. This means the candidate should be born on or after August 1, 1995. Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Up to 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Up to 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC (NCL) | Up to 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | Up to 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 5 years |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Qualification Required (As on 31st July 2025)
| Stream |
Educational Qualification (As on 31.07.2025)
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| General |
Master’s Degree 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.
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| Finance and Accounts |
Graduation from a recognized University AND ACA/FCA from ICAI OR ACS/FCS from ICSI OR ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI OR CFA from CFA Institute.
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| Information Technology (Preferably in AI and ML) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics and Communication / IT / Computer Science) OR Masters in Computer Application OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with PG qualification (minimum 2 years) in Computers / IT. OR Bachelor’s / Master’s in AI and ML or specialization in AI and ML.
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| Research (Economics) |
Master’s Degree in Statistics / Economics / Commerce / Business Administration (Finance) / Econometrics.
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| Research (Statistics) |
Master’s Degree in Statistics / Economics / Commerce / Business Administration (Finance) / Econometrics.
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| Actuary |
Graduation from a recognized University / Institute AND Pass or exemption in all Seven (07) ‘Core Principles’ subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Examination.
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| Legal |
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institute.
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| Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s Degree level OR Master’s Degree in Sanskrit / English / Economics / Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level from a recognized University / Institute.
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PFRDA Grade A 2025 Online Application Process
The online application process for PFRDA Grade A Officer Recruitment 2025 was active but due to some reasons it is no more available. Interested and eligible candidates can register and fill out their application forms by visiting the official website of PFRDA at www.pfrda.org.in. The deadline to submit the application form is 6th August 2025.
PFRDA Grade A Apply Online 2025- To be Active
Application Fee
Candidates can pay the application fee online while filling out the application form through debit/credit card, Internet Banking, etc.
- Unreserved/GEN, EWS & OBC: Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Step to Apply Online for PFRDA Grade A Exam 2025
Follow these steps to complete your online registration:
- Visit the official PFRDA website: www.pfrda.org.in
- Go to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section from the main menu or footer.
- Find and click on the link for “PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025.”
- Read the notification carefully for eligibility, important dates, and other instructions.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link available in the recruitment section.
- Select “New Registration” and enter basic details like your name, email ID, and mobile number.
- After registration, you’ll receive a provisional registration number and password via email and SMS — keep these safe.
- Use those credentials to log in and fill out the application form with your personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents as per the mentioned size and format.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Review your application carefully and submit it before the deadline.
PFRDA Grade A Officer Selection Process
There are 3 stages in the selection process for Grade A Assistant Manager post as shown in the table below.
| Phase | Description | Marks |
| Phase I | Online Screening Examination (consisting of two papers) |
100 marks each paper (total 200 marks)
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| Phase II | Online Examination (consisting of two papers) |
100 marks each paper (total 200 marks)
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| Phase III | Interview | – |
Check stage-wise exam pattern and interview details below.
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Exam Pattern 2025
- There are two papers in Phase 1 Exam: Phase 1 is for all streams and Paper 2 is specialised for different streams.
- Total Marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2): 200 Marks
- Negative marking of 1/4th mark will apply in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Phase I.
- Question Type: Objection (MCQ)
| Paper | Stream/Subject | Maximum Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 (All Streams) |
English Language | 25 | 20 | 60 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 20 | ||
| Test of Reasoning | 25 | 20 | ||
| General Awareness (including some questions related to Financial Sector) | 25 | 20 | ||
| Total | 100 | 80 | ||
| Paper 2 (For General Stream) | Multiple choice questions on Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, and Pension Sector | 100 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Paper 2 (Information Technology, Finance & Accounts, Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Legal, Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Multiple choice questions on Specialised subject related to the stream | 100 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Note:
- Candidates must clear individual paper cut-offs and an overall cut-off in Phase I to qualify for Phase II.
- Minimum qualifying marks for Phase I will be decided based on the number of vacancies.
- Phase I marks are only for shortlisting and will not be counted in the final selection.
PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2025
- There are two papers: Paper 1 is descriptive and Paper 2 is objective.
- Paper I (Descriptive) will be evaluated only for those who score the minimum qualifying marks in Paper II.
- There will be negative marking (1/4th of the mark) for each wrong answer in Paper II.
| Paper | Stream / Subject | Maximum Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 | All Streams: English (Descriptive Test) to test drafting skills | 100 | 3 | 60 minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Stream: Multiple choice questions on Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector | 100 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Information Technology, Finance & Accounts, Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Legal, Official Language (Rajbhasha): Multiple choice questions on Specialised subject related to the stream | 100 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Note: All question papers in both Phase I and Phase II (except the English test) will be available in both Hindi and English.
PFRDA Grade A Interview 2025
Candidates who pass Phase 2 will be called for the Interview round (Phase 3). They will receive details about the date and time of the interview via email or call letter, and the schedule will also be posted on the PFRDA website. The final merit list will be based on the marks from Phase 2 and Phase 3, with 85% weightage given to Phase 2 and 15% to Phase 3.
PFRDA Grade A Officer Salary Structure
The Pay scale for PFRDA Grade A Officer is Rs. 44,500 – 2,500 (4 years) – 54,500 – 2,850 (7 years) – 74,450 – EB – 2,850 (4 years) – 85,850 – 3,300 (1 year) – 89,150 (Progression over 17 years). After including various allowances and PFRDA’s contribution towards National Pension System, the monthly approximate salary is Rs. 1,57,000 per month.
Probation Period
Selected candidates for the post of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) will be on a probation period of 1 year and they can be posted anywhere in India, depending on the requirement and discernment of PFRDA.
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