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PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026

New Delhi, Mumbai
Apply By: 24 Sep 2026
Status: Active / Open

Job Description

Overview

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has initiated a recruitment drive for 30 Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) positions. This role is essential for the regulatory oversight and development of the pension sector in India. Successful candidates will contribute to the authority's mandate of promoting old-age income security by establishing, developing, and regulating pension funds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting regulatory analysis and monitoring of pension fund operations.
  • Assisting in the formulation and implementation of pension sector policies.
  • Managing research projects related to financial economics and quantitative analysis.
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks.
  • Coordinating with stakeholders to enhance pension scheme outreach and efficiency.
  • Handling administrative and operational tasks within the designated stream.

Why Apply

This position offers a competitive salary package with gross emoluments of approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month. Employees benefit from a stable career path, comprehensive allowances, and the opportunity to work in a specialized regulatory environment that impacts national financial security.

Important Dates

  • Application Start: 03 September 2026
  • Application End: 24 September 2026
  • Phase I Exam: 15 October 2026
  • Phase II Exam: 20 November 2026

Quick Facts

  • Total Vacancies: 30
  • Pay Scale: Rs. 62,500 - 1,26,100
  • Location: New Delhi / Mumbai
  • Category: Regulatory Body Exams

PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 Overview

Registration Date
03 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
Exam Date
15 Oct 2026
Salary
Rs. 62,500 - 1,26,100
Vacancies
30
Eligibility
Master's Degree/PG Diploma/Professional Qualification
Application Link
Apply Now

Vacancy Details

  • General: 25
  • Research: 2
  • Actuary: 2
  • Official Language: 1

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official PFRDA website at www.pfrda.org.in and navigate to the 'Careers' section.
  2. Locate the recruitment notification for Officer Grade A and click the 'Apply Online' link.
  3. Select 'Click Here for New Registration' to generate a provisional registration number and password.
  4. Complete the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
  5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified dimensions.
  6. Verify all entries using the preview tab before final submission.
  7. Proceed to the payment tab to pay the application fee online.
  8. Submit the form and download the system-generated application and e-receipt for future reference.

Cutoff Marks

Not specified; determined by the authority based on performance in Phase II and III.

Application Fee

General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 1,000/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: Nil. Payment must be made online via credit/debit cards, internet banking, or mobile wallets.

Age Limit

Maximum 30 years as on 31-07-2026. Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10-15 years, Ex-servicemen 5 years.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three distinct phases. Phase I is an online screening examination comprising two papers covering English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and stream-specific subjects. Phase II involves a descriptive English test and a stream-specific objective paper, which carries 85% weightage in the final merit. Phase III is an interview, contributing 15% to the final selection. Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed.

Exam Pattern

Phase I: Paper 1 (90 questions, 60 mins) and Paper 2 (50 questions, 40 mins). Phase II: Paper 1 (Descriptive English, 100 marks, 60 mins) and Paper 2 (Objective, 100 marks, 40 mins). Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies to objective papers.

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Organization

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is the statutory regulatory body established by the Government of India to promote and regulate the pension sector. It operates under the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. Its primary mandate is to protect the interests of subscribers to pension funds in India, ensuring the orderly growth and development of the pension market. Headquartered in New Delhi, PFRDA manages the National Pension System (NPS) and oversees various pension schemes across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is PFRDA's recruitment drive (Advt. No. 03/2026) to fill 30 Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) posts across the General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams. Check the official notification for full details.

A total of 30 vacancies are available: 25 in General, 2 in Research, 2 in Actuary, and 1 in Official Language (Rajbhasha). Refer to the official notification for the category-wise breakdown.

The online application window closes on 24 September 2026. Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues on the official portal.

Qualification varies by stream: a relevant Master's Degree/PG Diploma or professional qualifications like Law/Engineering degree, ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA, or CFA for the General stream. Actuarial exemptions are required for the Actuary stream, and Hindi-related postgraduate qualifications for the Official Language stream.

Candidates must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31 July 2026 (born on or after 1 August 1996). Age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen candidates as per government norms.

The application fee is Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST) for UR/GEN, EWS, and OBC candidates. There is no application fee for SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates. Payment must be made online.

Candidates must apply online at www.pfrda.org.in through the 'Careers' section between 3 September 2026 and 24 September 2026. No other mode of application is accepted.

The selection process involves three stages: Phase I (online screening exam), Phase II (online exam, 85% weightage), and Phase III (interview, 15% weightage). Marks from Phase I are not counted in the final selection.

The pay scale is Rs. 62,500-1,26,100. Gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale, including various allowances and benefits. Check the official notification for a detailed breakdown.

PFRDA currently has offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. Selected candidates may be posted at either location and are liable to serve anywhere in India as required by the Authority.
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