The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is expected to release the Grade A Assistant Manager Notification 2026 soon on its official website. This notification will announce recruitment for Assistant Manager posts in different streams such as General, Finance and Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Actuary, Legal, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).
In this blog, we have provided all the important details, including the expected notification date, number of vacancies, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, and other key information.
When will the PFRDA Grade A notification be released?
The PFRDA Grade A 2026 notification is expected to be released by June 2026 for various streams, including General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Legal, and Official Language. In the previous cycle, around 40 vacancies were announced, and a similar number of vacancies is expected this year as well. The official notification PDF will provide complete details about the application process, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important updates.
Candidates interested in appearing for the upcoming PFRDA Grade A exam can refer to last year’s notification PDF. The link to download the notification PDF is provided below.
Download PFRDA Grade A Notification PDF
PFRDA Grade A Notification 2026 Overview
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA Authority), is a statutory regulatory body in the financial sector established under PFRDA Act. Check out the basic overview of the exam in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Exam Name | PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager |
| Notification Released | TBA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Regulatory Exams |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | PFRDA |
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What are the important dates for the PFRDA Grade A 2026?
Candidates planning to appear for the PFRDA Grade A exam should know all the important dates. These include the application start date, last date to apply, and the Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam dates, along with other key events.
| Events | Date | Last Cycle Date |
| Notification Release Date | TBA | 29th June |
| Application Start Date | TBA | 2nd July |
| Application Last Date | Approx. 30 days from starting date | 6th August |
| Last date for online fee payment | Approx. 30 days from starting date | 6th August |
| Last date to print Application Form | TBA | 21st August |
| Prelims Admit Card Release Date | TBA | 28th August |
| Prelims Exam Date | TBA | 6th September |
| Prelims Result Date | TBA | 24th September |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date | TBA | 29th September |
| Mains Exam Date | TBA | 6th October 2025 |
| Mains Result Date | TBA | 13th November |
How many vacancies are expected for PFRDA Grade A 2026?
The PFRDA will release the official notification PDF with complete details of vacancies by stream and category. In the last recruitment cycle, there were a total of 40 vacancies, including 16 for UR, 4 for EWS, 11 for OBC, 6 for SC, and 3 for ST categories. The details of last year’s vacancies along with the expected vacancies for 2026 are as follows:
| Stream | 2026 Vacancy | Last Year Vacancy |
| General | TBA | 28 |
| Finance and Accounts | TBA | 2 |
| Information Technology (Preferably in Artificial Intelligence and ML) | TBA | 2 |
| Research (Economics) | TBA | 1 |
| Research (Statistics) | 2 | |
| Actuary | TBA | 2 |
| Legal | TBA | 2 |
| Rajbhasha | TBA | 1 |
| Total | TBA | 40 |
PFRDA Grade A Apply Online Link
The PFRDA online application form will be released soon after the PFRDA Grade A notification PDF is published. Aspirants interested in appearing for the PFRDA Grade A exam must fill out this application form and pay the required application fee by the specified last date. The direct link to apply for the PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager posts is provided below and will be activated once the online form is released by the PFRDA.
Direct Link to Apply Online for PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager (Inactive)
How to apply for the PFRDA Assistant Manager post?
To apply for the PFRDA Grade A exam, visit the official website and complete the online registration. Click on “New Registration,” enter your basic details like name, contact number, and email, and note down the registration number and password sent to you. You can use the “Save & Next” option if you want to complete the form later. Before final submission, carefully check all details, as changes are not allowed afterward. Make sure your personal details match your official documents. Finally, verify the form, pay the application fee, and submit it successfully.
Check out the step by steps process to fill the PFRDA Grade A Application Form:
Application Access: Apply using the online link above or visit the official PFRDA website.
- New Registration: Click “New Registration,” enter your Name, Contact, Email, and other details; note the provisional registration number and password sent via email/SMS.
- Saving & Reviewing: Use the “Save & Next” option to save incomplete forms and review your details before final submission.
- Final Submission: Verify all information carefully; changes are not allowed after clicking “Complete Registration.”
- Correct Personal Details: Ensure your name and father/husband’s name match certificates/mark sheets to avoid disqualification.
- Validation of Form: Click “Validate Your Details” and then “Save & Next” to confirm correctness.
- Fee Payment & Submission: Pay the application fee and submit the completed application form.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Application Fee
As per last year’s notification, the online application fee was Rs. 1,000/- for Unreserved/General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while there was no application fee for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates. Further details regarding the online application fee are provided below:
| Category of Applicant | Amount of Fee (Non-Refundable) (in INR) |
| Unreserved/GEN, EWS & OBC | Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
What is the eligibility for PFRDA Grade A posts?
Since PFRDA recruits for multiple streams, the educational qualifications vary depending on the specific stream. You can find the detailed PFRDA Grade A Eligibility Criteria for each stream listed below.
What is the age limit to apply for the PFRDA Grade A exam?
As per the last year notification PDF the upper age limit for PFRDA Grade A recruitment is 30 years as of the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification. However, age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen, as per government guidelines.
What is the required qualification to apply for the PFRDA Grade A exam?
To apply for the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Grade A exam, candidates must meet stream-wise educational qualifications. The General stream accepts a Master’s degree, or degrees in Law/Engineering, or professional qualifications like CA, CS, CMA, or CFA. Finance & Accounts requires graduation along with finance-related professional qualifications.
IT candidates must have a degree in computer or IT fields. Research streams need a Master’s in subjects like Economics, Statistics, or Finance. Legal, Actuary, and Rajbhasha streams also have specific degree requirements based on their field.
| Streams | Educational Qualification |
| 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 (erstwhile AICWA/ FICWA from ICWAI) or CFA from CFA Institute. |
| Finance and Accounts | Graduation from a recognized university AND ACA/ FCA from ICAI or ACS/ FCS from ICSI or ACMA/ FCMA from ICMAI (erstwhile AICWA/ FICWA from ICWAI) or CFA from CFA Institute |
| Information Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (electrical / electronics and communication / information technology / computer science) or Masters in Computer Application or Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a post graduate qualification (minimum 2 years duration) in computers / information technology. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with specialization in AI and ML / Masters in Computer Application with specialization in AI and ML / B.Sc. with specialization in AI and ML/ Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a post graduate qualification (minimum 2 years duration) in computers/ information technology with specialization in AI and ML. |
| Research (Economics) | Master’s Degree in Statistics/Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance)/Econometrics. |
| Research (Statistics) | Master’s Degree in Statistics/Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance)/Econometrics. |
| Legal | Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/ Institute. |
| Actuary | Graduation from a recognized University / Institute AND Pass or exemption in all Seven (07) ‘Core Principles’ subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of lndia (lAl) Examination. |
| 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. |
What is the selection process for a PFRDA Grade A officer?
For the final selection as Assistant Managers under the PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment, the candidates will have to go through a three tiered selection process. The stages involved in the selection process are:
- Phase I (online Screening examination)
- Phase II (online examination)
- Phase III (interview)
What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 1 exam pattern?
The details of the PFRDA Grade A phase 1 exam pattern are as follows:
- Phase I is divided into two papers i.e. Paper 1 & Paper 2.
- Paper 1 contains MCQs for all streams & is common for all streams.
- Paper 2 contains MCQs on specialised subjects/ streams.
- Duration: 60 minutes for Paper 1 & 40 minutes for Paper 2
- Negative Marking: 1/4th of marks assigned to the question
- Nature : Qualifying in nature (will not be counted for final selection)
| Paper 1 Streams/ Subject | Maximum Marks | No. of Questions |
| English Language | 25 | 20 |
| 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 Streams/ Subject | Maximum Marks | No. of Questions |
| General Stream: MCQs on subjects Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector. | 100 | 50 |
| MCQs on Specialised Subject Related to Streams (Information Technology, Finance and Accounts, Research (Economics), Legal and Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 100 | 50 |
What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 2 exam patter?
There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for the Paper 2 in
Phase II. Paper 1 will be evaluated only of such candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in Paper 2. Check out the detailed Phase II Exam Pattern of PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment:
| Papers | Streams/ Subject | Maximum Marks | No. of Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 | All Streams: English (Descriptive Test) to test the drafting skills | 100 | 3 | 60 minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Stream: MCQs on subjects Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector. | 100 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Paper 2 | MCQs on Specialised subjects related to stream: Information Technology, Finance and Accounts Research (Economics), Legal and Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 100 | 50 | 40 minutes |
What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 3 exam pattern?
In the PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025 process, the marks obtained in the Phase II Online Examination will carry a weightage of 85%, while the Interview (Phase III) will carry 15%. Candidates may choose to attend the interview in either Hindi or English.
What is the PFRDA Grade A officer’s salary?
Candidates selected as officers in the PFRDA Grade A post receive a good salary package. The starting basic pay is ₹44,500, which can go up to ₹89,150 over time. The total monthly salary at the beginning, including NPS contribution and allowances, is around ₹1.57 lakh. Along with salary, officers also get benefits like medical facilities, leave travel support, insurance, and other allowances for education, travel, and daily expenses.
| Category | Details |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,500-2,500(4)-54,500-2,850(7)-74,450-EB-2,850(4)-85,850-3,300(1)-89,150 (17 years) |
| Gross Emolument | Approx. Rs. 1,57,000/month at minimum scale (includes NPS contribution and all allowances) |
| Allowances | Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Learning Allowance, Housing Allowance |
| Other Benefits | Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses (Hospitalisation & Non-Hospitalisation), Personal Accident Insurance, Eye Refraction/Spectacles, Education Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, Briefcase, Conveyance Expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, Staff Furnishing Scheme, Scheme for Purchasing Computers, Pluxee Meal Card, and other standard benefits for Grade ‘A’ officers |
FAQs
The PFRDA Grade A Notification 2026 notification PDF is expected to be released soon.
Last year, the notification was released for a total of 40 vacancies, and the vacancies for 2026 are expected to be announced soon.
The application process usually continues for a total of 30 days, the exact date will be released along the Notification PDF.
The upper age limit is 30 years as per last year notification PDF. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
The recruitment comprises of various streams like General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Legal, Research (Economics/Statistics), Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).
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