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PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process

The PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process is no different. It is the same as other exams of regulatory bodies such as RBI, NABARD, etc. Every aspirant who wish to join PFRDA as Assistant Manager will have to prove that he/she is suitable for the job and for the same, the aspirants will have to go through a complete selection process. In this blog, we will discuss the detailed PFRDA Grade A Selection Process, so read it out.

PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process 2024

PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process is a three tiered process where Phase 1 is the online written screening exam, Phase 2 is the online written exam and Phase 3 is the Interview. The process involves multiple stages, assessing candidates’ skills, knowledge, and suitability for the Assistant Manager role within the organization. The candidates whose names will appear in the final merit list will get the position.

PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process – All Stages

Here, we have mentioned the detailed PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process, check it out:

Phase I (Online Screening Examination)

Below are some of the important pointers for Phase I:

The online screening exam will have two papers. Both papers will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and each paper will be of 100 marks.
For Paper 1, the duration will be of 60 minutes and for paper 2, the duration will be of 40 minutes.
Candidates would need to secure separate cut offs in each paper as well as aggregate cut off marks in Phase I to be shortlisted for Phase II.
There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Phase I.
Also note that the Phase I is only qualifying in nature, which means that Phase I marks will be considered only for shortlisting candidates for Phase II.
All question papers (Phase I, except the Test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.

Phase II (Online Examination)

Below are some of the important pointers for Phase II:

The online exam will have two papers. Both papers will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and each paper will be of 100 marks.
For Paper 1, the duration will be of 60 minutes and for paper 2, the duration will be of 40 minutes.
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.
All question papers (Phase II, except the Test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
Candidates would need to secure separate cut offs in each paper as well as aggregate cut off marks in Phase II to be shortlisted for Phase III.

Phase III (Interview)

Below are some of the important pointers for Phase III:

Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Application-cum-intimation fee shall not be refunded to the candidates not shortlisted for Phase II and Phase III.
Candidate may opt for interview either in Hindi or English.

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PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process – Final Selection

The final selection will be done on the basis of Phase II & Phase III. The marks obtained in Phase II On-line Examination will be allotted a weightage of 85%, while the marks obtained in Phase III Interview will be allotted a weightage of 15%.

PFRDA Assistant Manager Exam Pattern 2024

The detailed exam pattern of all the phases has been mentioned in the subsections below, check it out:

PFRDA Assistant Manager Phase I Exam Pattern

Check out the detailed Phase I Exam Pattern:

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 Phase II Exam Pattern

Check out the detailed Phase II Exam Pattern:

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 Selection Process 2024 – FAQs

Q1. Is there any interview round in the PFRDA Assistant Manager Selection Process?

Yes, the last stage of the selection process consists of an Interview round. The marks of the interview will be counted for final selection.

Q2. How many attempts are there for the PFRDA Assistant Manager 2024 Exam?

Well, there is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear till you meet the eligibility criteria.

Q3. Does the PFRDA Assistant Manager Exam have negative markings?

Yes, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative markings in both papers of Phase I & in Paper 2 of Phase II.

Q4. What is the weightage of Phase II in the final selection?

The weightage of Phase II in the final selection is 85%.

Q5. Is PFRDA Assistant Manager Prelims Exam qualifying in nature?

Yes, the prelims will be qualifying in nature.

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