The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is expected to release the Grade A Assistant Manager Notification 2026 soon on their official website. The notification will be for the recruitment of Assistant Managers across various streams, including General, Finance and Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Actuary, Legal, and Official Language (Rajbhasha). In this blog, we have provided details such as the expected notification release date, vacancies, exam dates, eligibility criteria, and more.
PFRDA Grade A Notification 2026
Last year, the PFRDA Grade A notification was released for a total of 40 vacancies across the General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Legal, and Official Language streams in June. This year, the notification PDF is also expected to be released soon by the PFRDA. The notification contains important details such as the application date, exam date, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
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 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager 2026 Important Dates
Candidates interested in appearing for the PFRDA Grade A exam must be aware of important dates, such as the application start date, last date to submit the application form, Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam dates, and more.
| 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 |
PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager Vacancy
The PFRDA notification PDF will be released along with stream-wise and category-wise vacancy details. Last year, there were a total of 40 vacancies: 16 for UR, 4 for EWS, 11 for OBC, 6 for SC, and 3 for ST categories. The details of last year’s and the expected 2026 vacancies 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
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)
Steps for PFRDA Assistant Manager Apply Online
To apply for the PFRDA Grade A exam, use the online link provided or visit PFRDA’s official website. Begin by registering through the “Click Here for New Registration” tab, entering your name, contact details, email, and other required information. The system will generate a provisional registration number and password, which will also be sent via email and SMS note them carefully. If you cannot complete the form in one go, use the “Save & Next” option to save your progress and review your details.
Check all information carefully before final submission, as no edits are allowed after clicking “Complete Registration.” Make sure your name and your father’s or husband’s name match exactly with your certificates or mark sheets, as discrepancies may lead to disqualification. Validate your entries, save the form, pay the application fee, and submit your application.
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 |
PFRDA Grade A 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.
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 PFRDA Grade A, candidates must meet the educational requirements for their chosen stream. The General stream accepts Master’s degrees, Law or Engineering degrees, or professional finance/management certifications (like ACA, ACS, ACMA, or CFA).
Finance and Accounts require graduation plus professional finance qualifications. IT candidates need degrees in computer/IT fields, with special focus on AI/ML for relevant roles.
Research streams (Economics/Statistics) require a Master’s in Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Finance, or Econometrics. Legal candidates need a Law degree, while Actuary candidates require graduation and completion of core actuarial exams. For Official
Language (Rajbhasha), a Master’s in Hindi or related subjects with Hindi studied at the Bachelor’s level is required.
| 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. |
PFRDA Grade A 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 Grade A 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 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 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 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 Grade A Salary
Candidates selected as PFRDA Grade A officers receive a handsome salary, with a starting pay of Rs. 44,500, progressing up to Rs. 89,150 over 17 years. The gross monthly emolument at the minimum of the scale, including contributions to the National Pension System (NPS) and various allowances such as Grade, Special, Dearness, Local, Family, Housing, and Learning Allowances, is approximately Rs. 1,57,000.
Additional benefits include Leave Fare Concession, medical coverage, personal accident insurance, education and knowledge updation allowances, conveyance and house cleaning allowances, staff furnishing schemes, Pluxee Meal Card, and others.
| 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).
- PFRDA Grade A Eligibility 2026, Age Limit, Educational Qualification
- PFRDA Grade A Exam Date 2026, Prelims and Mains Exam Schedule
- PFRDA Grade A Recruitment Notice 2026, Download Notification PDF
- PFRDA Grade A Phase 3 Interview Admit Card 2025, Download PDF
- PFRDA Grade A Mains Result 2025 Out, Download Result PDF
- PFRDA Grade A Descriptive Answer Writing Guide
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