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

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts. A total of 30 vacancies have been announced across the General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams.

The PFRDA Officer Grade A online application form 2026 is available from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official PFRDA website at pfrda.org.in.

The recruitment is being conducted through a three-phase selection process, consisting of Phase I Online Screening Examination, Phase II Online Examination and Phase III Interview.

Candidates with the required educational qualifications and a maximum age of 30 years as on 31 July 2026 can apply for the PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026. Candidates can apply for a maximum of two streams, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each stream.

This article provides complete details about PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, important dates, eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process, exam pattern, documents required and the online application process.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Vacancy 2026

The PFRDA Officer Grade A vacancy 2026 includes 30 posts across four different streams. The stream-wise vacancy details are given below.

• Out of the total vacancies, 2 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as specified in the official notification.
• Candidates belonging to the OBC Creamy Layer are not eligible for OBC reservation and must apply under the UR/General category, wherever applicable.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before submitting the PFRDA Officer Grade A application form 2026, candidates should carefully check the prescribed eligibility criteria.

• Nationality
• Educational qualification
• Age limit
• Stream-specific qualification
• Computer proficiency

Candidates must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed in the official PFRDA Officer Grade A notification.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Educational Qualification 2026

The educational qualification varies according to the stream. Candidates should ensure that their degree or professional qualification matches the requirements of the stream they are applying for.

General Stream

Candidates must possess any one of the following:

• Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma of at least 2 years’ duration in any discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• ACA/FCA from ICAI.
• ACS/FCS from ICSI.
• ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI.
• CFA from the CFA Institute.

Research Stream

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma of at least 2 years in relevant areas such as:

• Economics
• Commerce
• Business Administration
• Econometrics
• Quantitative Economics
• Financial Economics
• Mathematical Economics
• Business Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Industrial Economics
• Business Analytics
• Finance
• Quantitative Finance
• Mathematical Finance
• Quantitative Techniques
• International Finance
• Business Finance
• International & Trade Finance
• Project & Infrastructure Finance
• Agricultural Business Finance
• Statistics
• Mathematical Statistics
• Statistics & Informatics
• Applied Statistics & Informatics
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Big Data Analytics

A Master’s Degree in Mathematics along with a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Statistics or a related subject is also eligible as prescribed in the notification.

Actuary Stream

• Graduation from a recognized University/Institute; and
• Passed or obtained exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Examination.

Official Language (Rajbhasha) Stream

• Candidates must possess the prescribed Master’s qualification in Hindi, Hindi Translation, Sanskrit, English, Economics or Commerce with the required Hindi/English subject combination at the Bachelor’s level.
• Candidates should refer to the official notification for the exact qualification combination applicable to the Rajbhasha stream.

Important Qualification Note

• The required degrees and diplomas must be from recognized institutions and should satisfy the equivalence conditions specified by PFRDA.
• Candidates awaiting their final qualifying examination results may also be eligible subject to the conditions and document requirements mentioned in the official notification.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Age Limit 2026

The maximum age limit for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 is 30 years as on 31 July 2026.

A candidate must have been born on or after 01 August 1996, subject to the applicable age-relaxation rules.

Cumulative age relaxation may be applicable where permitted under the recruitment rules.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment facility.

• Candidates applying for more than one stream must submit a separate application and pay the applicable fee for each stream.
• The application fee once paid is non-refundable.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Salary 2026

The PFRDA Officer Grade A salary is offered in the pay scale of:

• ₹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

The scale has a progression over 17 years as prescribed by PFRDA.

According to the recruitment notification, the approximate gross monthly emoluments are ₹2.05 lakh at the minimum of the pay scale, including applicable allowances and PFRDA’s contribution towards NPS.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Allowances and Benefits

Selected candidates may receive various allowances and benefits, including:

• Grade Allowance
• Special Allowance
• Special Grade Allowance
• Dearness Allowance
• Local Allowance
• Family Allowance
• Special Compensatory Allowance
• Learning Allowance
• Housing Allowance
• Leave Fare Concession
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Children Education Allowance
• Knowledge Updation Allowance
• Conveyance expenses
• House Cleaning Allowance
• Pluxee Meal Card

Other benefits may be provided as per the applicable PFRDA rules.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Selection Process 2026

The PFRDA Officer Grade A selection process 2026 consists of three phases:

• Phase I – Online Screening Examination
• Phase II – Online Examination
• Phase III – Interview

Candidates must qualify at each stage as per the prescribed shortlisting criteria.

Phase I – Online Screening Examination

Phase I consists of two papers.

Paper 1 – Common Paper

The paper covers:

• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Test of Reasoning
• General Awareness

Paper 1 consists of 90 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes.

Paper 2 – Stream-Specific Paper

• Paper 2 consists of 50 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 40 minutes.
• A negative marking of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer is applicable.
• Marks obtained in Phase I are used for shortlisting candidates for Phase II and are not counted for final selection.

Phase II – Online Examination

Phase II consists of two papers.

Paper 1 – Descriptive English

• 3 questions
• 100 marks
• 60 minutes
• 1/3 weightage in Phase II

Paper 2 – Stream-Specific Objective Test

• 50 questions
• 100 marks
• 40 minutes
• 2/3 weightage in Phase II

• Negative marking of one-fourth mark is applicable to Paper 2.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on Phase II performance. The number of candidates shortlisted for Phase III will generally be up to five times the number of vacancies, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Phase III – Interview

• Candidates who qualify for Phase II will be shortlisted for the PFRDA Officer Grade A Interview.
• The interview may be conducted in Hindi or English.

Final Selection

• Phase II – 85% weightage
• Phase III Interview – 15% weightage

Marks obtained in Phase I will not be included in the final selection.

How to Apply Online for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit their PFRDA Officer Grade A application form online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official PFRDA website.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Find the notification titled “PFRDA Recruitment Exercise – Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) – 2026.”
4. Click on the Apply Online link.
5. Select Click Here for New Registration.
6. Enter the required personal and contact details.
7. Note down the generated Provisional Registration Number and Password.
8. Complete the online application form carefully.
9. Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
10. Enter the remaining educational and other required details.
11. Use the Preview option to check all information carefully.
12. Submit the application after verifying the details.
13. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment facility.
14. Complete the final submission.
15. Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Apply Online Last Date

• The online application window will remain open from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.
• Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit their application, as technical or payment-related issues may occur.

Documents Required for PFRDA Officer Grade A Application

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready before applying:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Scanned signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Valid personal email ID
• Active mobile number
• Educational qualification documents
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• Valid photo identity proof

Photograph and Signature Requirements

The scanned documents should meet the specifications mentioned in the official application instructions.
Candidates should carefully follow the prescribed file size, dimensions and format before uploading the documents.

Valid Photo ID

Candidates may use an accepted photo identity document such as:

• PAN Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Voter ID
• Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar
• Other identity documents accepted in the notification

Candidates should note that Ration Card and Learner’s Licence are not accepted as valid photo ID proof, as specified in the recruitment instructions.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Important Instructions

Before applying for the recruitment, candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• A candidate can apply for a maximum of two streams, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
• A separate application and applicable fee is required for each stream.
• No changes or corrections may be permitted after final submission of the application.
• Candidates should carefully verify their category and other details before submitting the form.
• Selected candidates may be posted at PFRDA offices in New Delhi or Mumbai and may be required to serve anywhere in India.
• Selected candidates will undergo a two-year probation period.
• Candidates employed with Government, Quasi-Government organisations or PSU banks may be required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview.
• Candidates called for the interview from outside the station may be eligible for reimbursement of prescribed railway fare subject to the applicable conditions.
• A candidate can appear only once in the online examination for a particular post.
• Multiple appearances may result in cancellation of candidature.
• Canvassing in any form is prohibited and may lead to disqualification.
• Candidates should regularly check the official PFRDA website for corrigenda, addenda and recruitment updates.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Who Can Apply?

Candidates should consider applying for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 if they:

• Are Indian citizens.
• Meet the prescribed age limit.
• Possess the required educational qualification for the selected stream.
• Meet the applicable category requirements.
• Have the required computer proficiency.
• Are willing to work at PFRDA offices and serve anywhere in India as required.

Candidates applying for the Research, Actuary or Rajbhasha streams should pay particular attention to the stream-specific educational qualifications.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Apply Online: Click here

PFRDA Officer Grade A Notification: Click here

Official PFRDA Website: Click here