PFRDA Grade A Notification
PFRDA recently released the Grade A Notification 2025, announcing 40 vacancies for various posts, including Assistant Manager. This has created excitement among aspirants looking to join a top financial regulatory body. Candidates can now proceed with checking the official details, eligibility criteria, and application process. Read further to understand the current recruitment and what it means for those planning to apply.
PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
This year, PFRDA has announced 40 vacancies for the position of Assistant Manager in different areas, including General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Legal, and Official Language. The detailed notification PDF contains important information such as eligibility criteria, key dates, exam pattern, and syllabus. It is also inform that the online application will start from 2nd July 2025. Candidates should read the PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification carefully to confirm their eligibility and keep track of all important deadlines.
Download PFRDA Grade A Notification PDF 2025
PFRDA Grade A Notification 2025 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 | 29th June 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Regulatory Exams |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | PFRDA |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Important Dates
Candidates must be aware of all the important dates to avoid missing any crucial updates. The PFRDA Grade A 2025 Notification has been released on 29th June 2025, and the important dates are provided in the table below.
| Events | Date (2025) |
| Notification Release Date | 29th June 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 2nd July 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 6th August 2025 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 6th August 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release Date | To be Updated |
| Prelims Exam Date | 6th September 2025 |
| Prelims Result Date | To be Updated |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date | To be Updated |
| Mains Exam Date | 6th October 2025 |
| Mains Result Date | To be Updated |
| Interview Date | To be Updated |
| Final Result Date | To be Updated |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Vacancy 2025
Candidates must note that the PFRDA Assistant Manager Vacancy 2025 has been officially released along with the PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025. A total of 40 vacancies have been announced, and the post-wise details are provided in the table below.
| Stream | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| General | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Finance and Accounts | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Information Technology (Preferably in Artificial Intelligence and ML) | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Research (Economics) | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Research (Statistics) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Actuary | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Legal | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| Rajbhasha | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 40 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Apply Online
The application window for PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts has activated from 2nd July to 6th August 2025, as per the revised official notification. Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline.
Direct Link for PFRDA Grade A Apply Online 2025
Steps for PFRDA Assistant Manager Apply Online
Check out the steps given below for PFRDA Grade A Apply Online:
- Use the apply online link given above or visit the PFRDA’s official website.
- To register your application, choose the tab “Click Here for New Registration” and enter your Name, Contact details, Email ID and other required details. A provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Note down the provisional registration number and Password. An email & SMS indicating the provisional registration number and password will also be sent.
- In case you are unable to complete the application form in one go, you can save the data already entered by choosing the “Save & Next” tab. Prior to submission of the online application, you are advised to use the “Save & Next” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required.
- You are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the “Complete Registration” tab.
- Your Name and your father/husband’s name etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the certificates/mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
- Validate your details and save your application by clicking the “Validate your details” and “Save & Next” buttons.
- Pay the application fee & finally submit the application form.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Application Fee
The application fee for the PFRDA Grade A 2025 exam varies based on the candidate’s category. The fee details are provided in the table 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 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Eligibility
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.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Age Limit
The upper age limit for PFRDA Grade A recruitment is 30 years as of the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification, meaning applicants should not be born before 31st July 1995. However, age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen, as per government guidelines. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for specific relaxation criteria.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Educational Qualification
Check out the stream wise educational qualification in the table below:
| 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 / electronic and communication / information technology / computer science) OR Master’s in computer application OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a postgraduate qualification (minimum 2 years duration) in computers/information technology. Minimum Experience: Post Qualification experience of 2 years in the field of Information Technology. |
| Research (Economics) | Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance)/ Econometrics. |
| Legal | Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/ Institute. |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at the 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. |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Selection Process
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)
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Exam Pattern
The detailed PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern of all the phases under the PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment has been mentioned in the subsections below, check it out:
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Phase I Exam Pattern
Check out the detailed Phase I Exam Pattern for PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment:
- 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 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Phase II Exam Pattern
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 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Phase III 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.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – Salary
As per the recruitment notification, the PFRDA Grade A Salary pay scale of Officers in Grade ‘A’ is Rs. 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)-85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years). Presently, the gross emoluments, including PFRDA’s contribution towards the National Pension System (NPS) and various allowances, are approximately Rs. 1,40,000/- per month at the entry level.
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PFRDA Assistant Manager Notification 2025 – FAQs
The PFRDA Grade A Notification 2025 was released on 29th June 2025.
A total of 40 vacancies have been announced for various streams including General, Legal, Finance, IT, Research, Actuary, and Official Language.
The online application window will remain open from 2nd July to 6th August 2025.
The upper age limit is 30 years as of 31st July 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
The recruitment is open for streams like General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Legal, Research (Economics/Statistics), Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).
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