PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026: 30 Posts
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 03/2026, dated 3 September 2026), for 30 Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts across the General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams. Applications go online, running 3 to 24 September 2026.
| Organization | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Post | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Streams | General, Research, Actuary, Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Basic Pay | ₹62,500 per month (revised); in-hand salary approx. ₹1,51,000–₹1,60,000 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years, as on 31 July 2026 |
| Application Window | 3–24 September 2026 |
Eligibility
Indian citizens holding a relevant Master’s degree/PG Diploma, or an equivalent professional qualification depending on the specific stream (General, Research, Actuary, or Rajbhasha), and aged up to 30 years as on 31 July 2026.
Selection Process
A three-phase process: Phase I — Online Screening Examination (Paper 1: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness; Paper 2: stream-specific), used only for shortlisting and not counted in the final result. Phase II — Online Examination (Paper 1: descriptive English test; Paper 2: stream-specific objective paper), carrying 85% weightage in the final result. Phase III — Interview, carrying the remaining 15% weightage.
Tentative Exam Schedule
- Phase I Online Screening Exam — 15 October 2026
- Phase II Online Exam — 20 November 2026
- Final Interview date — not yet announced
How to Apply
- Visit pfrda.org.in and go to the Careers section.
- Register using basic details and contact information to obtain a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration ready as per prescribed specifications.
- Preview all filled details carefully before final submission, and pay the application fee online.
- Submit before 24 September 2026, and print your final application form.
Official Links
Official Website: pfrda.org.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 24 September 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there?
A: 30, across General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: 30 years, as on 31 July 2026.
Q: Do Phase I marks count toward final selection?
A: No — Phase I is used only for shortlisting; Phase II carries 85% weightage and the Interview carries 15%.
Final Word
Since PFRDA has reserved the right to change the exam schedule at any stage without prior notice, keep checking the official website regularly for the finalized Phase I, Phase II, and Interview dates rather than relying solely on the tentative schedule.