PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 30 Assistant Manager Posts

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has released PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 for 30 Assistant Manager vacancies across four streams — General (25 posts), Research (2 posts), Actuary (2 posts) and Official Language/Rajbhasha (1 post). This is a much-anticipated regulatory sector recruitment for postgraduates, law and engineering graduates, and professionally qualified candidates.

Under PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026, candidates must not exceed 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026 and must clear a rigorous three-phase selection process — an online screening test, a descriptive/objective main examination, and a final interview. The starting gross emoluments work out to approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month, making this an attractive regulatory career option.

Overview of PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Post Name	Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager)
Total Vacancies	30
Streams	General (25), Research (2), Actuary (2), Rajbhasha (1)
Application Mode	Online
Application Window	3 to 24 September 2026
Phase I Exam	15 October 2026
Phase II Exam	20 November 2026
Official Website	pfrda.org.in

Eligibility Criteria

• General Stream: Master’s Degree/PG Diploma (minimum 2 years), or Bachelor’s in Law/Engineering, or ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA, or CFA.
• Research Stream: Master’s in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Data Science or Mathematics (with a statistics diploma).
• Actuary Stream: Graduation plus completion of all seven Core Principles subjects from the Institute of Actuaries of India.
• Official Language (Rajbhasha): Master’s in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor’s level, or vice versa.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as of 31 July 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10–15 years for PwBD candidates.

Pay Scale

Rs. 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 (17 years), with approximate gross monthly emoluments of Rs. 2,05,000 at minimum scale.

Application Fee

• UR/GEN, EWS, OBC: Rs. 1,000 (inclusive of GST)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: Nil

Selection Process

1. Phase I: Online screening test (2 papers, 100 marks each) used only for shortlisting.
2. Phase II: Online exam (descriptive & objective papers, 100 marks each), carrying 85% weightage in the final result.
3. Phase III: Interview, carrying 15% weightage; candidates shortlisted for Phase III at 5 times the number of vacancies.

How to Apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026

1. Visit www.pfrda.org.in and access the “Careers” section.
2. Click “Apply Online” for the recruitment notification.
3. Register and complete the application form using “Save and Next”.
4. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
5. Pay the applicable fee online and submit before 24 September 2026.

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Official Links

 

• Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many total vacancies are there in PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 30 vacancies are notified across four streams.

Q2: Can a candidate apply for more than one stream?
A: Yes, candidates may apply for a maximum of 2 streams, with a separate application and fee for each.

Q3: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
A: Candidates must not exceed 30 years of age as of 31 July 2026.

Q4: What weightage does the interview carry in the final selection?
A: The interview carries 15% weightage, while Phase II carries 85%.

Q5: What is the last date to apply online?
A: The online application window closes on 24 September 2026.

Postgraduates, law/engineering graduates and qualified actuaries should apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 before 24 September 2026 and start preparing for the Phase I screening test.