{"id":154565,"date":"2026-10-19T22:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T16:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=154565"},"modified":"2026-10-19T22:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T16:31:54","slug":"pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"PFRDA Grade A Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2026, Check Revised Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_General_Stream\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for General Stream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_the_Research_Stream\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for the Research Stream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_the_Official_Language_stream\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for the Official Language stream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_the_Actuarial_Stream\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for the Actuarial Stream?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_1_exam_pattern\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_phase_1_paper_2_exam_pattern\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 1 paper 2 exam pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_are_the_topics_covered_under_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus\" >What are the topics covered under PFRDA Grade A syllabus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus_for_the_English_section\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for the English section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus_for_the_Reasoning_section\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for the Reasoning section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_syllabus_for_the_Quantitative_Aptitude_section\" >What is the syllabus for the Quantitative Aptitude section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus_for_General_Awareness_section\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for General Awareness section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_phase_3_exam_pattern\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 3 exam pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_selection_process_2026\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A selection process 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#When_will_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_1_and_Phase_2_exams_be_conducted\" >When will the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams be conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 have been revised, with key changes in General Stream Paper 2 and the Phase 1 exam pattern. The updated syllabus includes topics such as the PFRDA Act, 2013, Union Budget, Economic Survey, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML), Media, and Marketing and Communication. Phase 1 Paper 1 now has 90 questions instead of 80, while the exam duration remains 60 minutes. Candidates should understand the revised exam pattern and syllabus to plan their preparation effectively and focus on the important topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PFRDA Grade A Exam 2026 has 3 stages: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview. Phase 1 has 2 papers covering English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and stream-specific knowledge and is used for shortlisting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 includes Descriptive English and a 50-question Professional Knowledge paper. Final selection is based on Phase 2 (85%) and Interview (15%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-pfrda-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt PFRDA Grade A Mock Test <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_has_been_changed_in_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_exam_pattern_2026\"><\/span>What has been changed in the PFRDA Grade A exam pattern 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2026 has been revised mainly in Phase 1 Paper 1 and the stream structure. Paper 1 now has 90 questions instead of 80, with Reasoning increased from 20 to 30 questions. However, the total marks and exam duration remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_officer_syllabus\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A officer syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PFRDA Grade A Syllabus 2026 covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness in Phase 1, along with stream-specific Professional Knowledge in Paper 2. Phase 2 includes Descriptive English and Professional Knowledge. Candidates who qualify both phases proceed to the Interview, the final stage of the PFRDA Grade A selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Phase<\/th><th>Paper<\/th><th>Subjects<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Stream-specific Professional Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>Descriptive English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Stream-specific Professional Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 3<\/td><td>Interview<\/td><td>Knowledge, skills and communication<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-2-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_phase_2_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 2 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 exam, a 1\/4th mark is deducted for each wrong answer only in Paper 2. Paper 1, which tests Descriptive English, is evaluated only for candidates who qualify in Paper 2, ensuring that candidates with strong stream knowledge are assessed for their writing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Streams \/ Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>All Streams:<\/strong> English (Descriptive Test) to test drafting skills, including Precis, Essay and Comprehension<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Stream:<\/strong> MCQs on PFRDA Act, Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey, Commerce &amp; Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector, Artificial Intelligence\/ML, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Specialized Streams:<\/strong> MCQs on subjects related to Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_exam_pattern_changed_in_2026\"><\/span>Has the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 exam pattern changed in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the main change is in the syllabus, not the Paper 2 exam pattern. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 Paper 2 have 50 questions, 100 marks, and 40 minutes. The syllabus has expanded, so candidates need to prepare more topics without any increase in questions or exam time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_major_changes_in_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_of_General_Stream\"><\/span>What are the major changes in the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus of General Stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PFRDA Grade A General Stream Paper 2 syllabus has been expanded in 2026. Along with the existing seven subjects, 5 new topics have been added: PFRDA Act, Union Budget and Economic Survey, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-act-2013-and-amendments\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Act 2013 and Amendments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_General_Stream\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for General Stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The General Stream Paper 2 syllabus is common to both Phase I and Phase II. It covers a wide range of subjects related to commerce, finance, economics, management, pension and other areas mentioned in the official syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Major Topics<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-pfrda-act-2013-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Act<\/a><\/td><td>PFRDA Act, 2013 and amendments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B: Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey<\/td><td>&#8211; Budget concepts and approach<br>&#8211; Broad trends in the Union Budget<br>&#8211; Economic Survey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-commerce-accountancy-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commerce &amp; Accountancy<\/a><\/td><td>&#8211; Accounting system and Accounting Standards<br>&#8211; Depreciation and inventories<br>&#8211; Revenue recognition and fixed assets<br>&#8211; Foreign exchange transactions and investments<br>&#8211; Cash flow and fund flow statements<br>&#8211; Financial statement and ratio analysis<br>&#8211; Share capital, bonus shares, rights shares and ESOP<br>&#8211; Buy-back and company final accounts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D: Management<\/td><td>&#8211; Nature and scope of management<br>&#8211; Management processes and planning<br>&#8211; Organisation and staffing<br>&#8211; Directing and controlling<br>&#8211; Leadership and HRD<br>&#8211; Motivation, morale and incentives<br>&#8211; Communication<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-management-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt PFRDA Grade A Management Quiz for Free<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-finance-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance<\/a><\/td><td>\u2022 Financial system and regulatory bodies<br>\u2022 Financial markets and derivatives<br>\u2022 Financial inclusion and alternate sources of finance<br>\u2022 PPP and taxation<br>\u2022 GST and Finance Commission<br>\u2022 Fiscal policy, FRBM and inflation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-costing-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costing<\/a><\/td><td>\u2022 Cost and management accounting<br>\u2022 Methods of costing and standard costing<br>\u2022 Marginal costing and budgeting<br>\u2022 JIT, Kaizen, 5S and TPM<br>\u2022 Six Sigma and BPR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G: Companies Act<\/td><td>Companies Act, 2013: Chapters III, IV, VIII, X, XI, XII and XXVII<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-companies-act-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt PFRDA Grade A Companies Act Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-economics-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economics<\/a><\/td><td>&#8211; Demand and supply<br>&#8211; Market structures and national income<br>&#8211; Classical and Keynesian approaches<br>&#8211; Consumption, investment, multiplier and accelerator<br>&#8211; Money and IS-LM model<br>&#8211; Inflation, Phillips Curve and business cycles<br>&#8211; Balance of Payments and forex<br>&#8211; Monetary and fiscal policy<br>&#8211; NBFCs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I: Pension Sector<\/td><td>&#8211; Pension sector in India, retirement schemes, NPS, Atal Pension sector in India<br>&#8211; Retirement schemes<br>&#8211; National Pension System (NPS)<br>&#8211; Atal Pension Yojana<br>&#8211; Annuity plans<br>&#8211; Basics of investment<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-pension-sector-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Also Attempt PFRDA Grade A Pension Sector Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J: Artificial Intelligence\/ML<\/td><td>&#8211; Machine Learning and its types<br>&#8211; Supervised and unsupervised learning<br>&#8211; Data preprocessing and model evaluation<br>&#8211; NLP and sentiment analysis<br>&#8211; Overfitting and underfitting<br>&#8211; LLMs and Agentic AI<br>&#8211; Responsible AI and cross-validation<br>&#8211; Reinforcement learning<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-ai-ml-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt PFRDA Grade A AI and ML Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-media-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">K: Media<\/a><\/td><td>\u2022 Micro-targeting and consumer behaviour<br>\u2022 Media convergence and VR\/AR<br>\u2022 Digital divide and audience reception<br>\u2022 Cultural representation<br>\u2022 Digital entertainment platforms<br>\u2022 Social media algorithms and market trends<br>\u2022 Global practices and negotiation skills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L: Marketing &amp; Communication<\/td><td>&#8211; Marketing management and research<br>&#8211; Marketing planning and strategies<br>&#8211; Types of marketing and product management<br>&#8211; Pricing, distribution and promotion mix<br>&#8211; Sales and brand management<br>&#8211; Digital marketing and financial literacy<br>&#8211; Active listening and body language<br>&#8211; Verbal clarity and written etiquette<br>&#8211; Conflict resolution and feedback<br>&#8211; Public speaking and emotional intelligence<br>&#8211; Verbal tone and pitch<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-marketing-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt PFRDA Grade A Marketing and Communication Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/mcqs-on-pension-sector-pfrda-and-nps\/?ref=contac-pfrda-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free eBook on 100+ MCQs on Pension Sector, PFRDA &amp; NPS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_the_Research_Stream\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for the Research Stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Research Stream syllabus focuses on Probability, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Economics and related quantitative areas. The syllabus is common to both Phase 1 and Phase 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Probability Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descriptive Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probability Distributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistical Inference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sampling Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing of Hypothesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time Series Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operations Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistical Quality Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistical Computing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should build strong conceptual understanding and practise numerical problems regularly because the stream requires both theoretical and quantitative knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_the_Official_Language_stream\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for the Official Language stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PFRDA Grade A Official Language (Rajbhasha) syllabus covers questions related to the Government of India\u2019s Official Language Policy, translation, legal terminology, and important pension, administrative, banking, capital market, economics, and social security terminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0905\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u091c\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 &#8211; \u092a\u0947\u0902\u0936\u0928 \/ \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u093e\u0938\u0928\u093f\u0915 \/ \u092c\u0948\u0902\u0915\u093f\u0902\u0917 \/ \u092a\u0942\u0902\u091c\u0940 \u092c\u093e\u091c\u093e\u0930 \/ \u0905\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0936\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930 \/ \u0938\u093e\u092e\u093e\u091c\u093f\u0915 \u0938\u0941\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926\u093e\u0935\u0932\u0940 (Pension \/ Administrative \/ Banking \/ Capital Market \/ Economics \/ Social Security Terminology)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u0938\u0930\u0915\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0940 \u0930\u093e\u091c\u092d\u093e\u0937\u093e \u0928\u0940\u0924\u093f (Official Language Policy of the Govt. of India) \u0938\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u092c\u0902\u0927\u093f\u0924 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u094d\u0928<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0905\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u091c\u0940 \u0905\u0928\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0926 [\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \/ \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0902\u0936 \/ \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f \/ Terms \/ Phrases \/ Sentences]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0905\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u091c\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 \u0905\u0928\u0941\u0935\u093e\u0926 [\u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926 \/ \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0902\u0936 \/ \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f \/ Terms \/ Phrases \/ Sentences]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0905\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u091c\u0940 &#8211; \u0935\u093f\u0927\u093f\u0915 \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926\u093e\u0935\u0932\u0940 (Legal Terminology)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0905\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u091c\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 &#8211; \u0935\u093f\u0927\u093f\u0915 \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926\u093e\u0935\u0932\u0940 (Legal Terminology)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0905\u0902\u0917\u094d\u0930\u0947\u091c\u0940 \u2013 \u092a\u0947\u0902\u0936\u0928 \/ \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u093e\u0938\u0928\u093f\u0915 \/ \u092c\u0948\u0902\u0915\u093f\u0902\u0917 \/ \u092a\u0942\u0902\u091c\u0940 \u092c\u093e\u091c\u093e\u0930 \/ \u0905\u0930\u094d\u0925\u0936\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0930 \/ \u0938\u093e\u092e\u093e\u091c\u093f\u0915 \u0938\u0941\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0936\u092c\u094d\u0926\u093e\u0935\u0932\u0940 (Pension \/ Administrative \/ Banking \/ Capital Market \/ Economics \/ Social Security Terminology)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Paper_2_syllabus_for_the_Actuarial_Stream\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A Paper 2 syllabus for the Actuarial Stream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Actuarial Stream syllabus is divided into two broad parts Insurance and Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Part 1: Insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 History of Indian Insurance<br>\u2022 Principles of Insurance<br>\u2022 Risk and Uncertainty<br>\u2022 Pooling and Diversification of Risk<br>\u2022 Indemnity<br>\u2022 Insurable Interest<br>\u2022 Legal Foundations of Insurance<br>\u2022 Group Insurance<br>\u2022 Health Insurance<br>\u2022 Pensions<br>\u2022 Role of Intermediation in Mobilising Savings<br>\u2022 Evolution of Insurance Types<br>\u2022 Bancassurance in India<br>\u2022 Product Design<br>\u2022 Pricing<br>\u2022 Distribution<br>\u2022 Underwriting<br>\u2022 Claims<br>\u2022 Investment<br>\u2022 Reinsurance<br>\u2022 Superannuation Funds<br>\u2022 Life Insurance<br>\u2022 Annuities<br>\u2022 Health Insurance<br>\u2022 Liability Risks and Insurance<br>\u2022 Valuation and Solvency Requirements<br>\u2022 Specialist Insurance Lines<br>\u2022 Reinsurance and GIC of India<br>\u2022 Compulsory\/Reinsurance Sessions and Retention of Risk within India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Part 2: Management<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Nature and Scope of Management<br>\u2022 Planning<br>\u2022 Organisation<br>\u2022 Staffing<br>\u2022 Directing<br>\u2022 Controlling<br>\u2022 Role of a Manager<br>\u2022 Leadership<br>\u2022 Leadership Styles<br>\u2022 Leadership Theories<br>\u2022 Human Resource Development<br>\u2022 Career Planning<br>\u2022 Training and Development<br>\u2022 Performance Appraisal<br>\u2022 Potential Appraisal<br>\u2022 Feedback and Performance Counselling<br>\u2022 Rewards<br>\u2022 Employee Welfare<br>\u2022 Motivation<br>\u2022 Morale<br>\u2022 Incentives<br>\u2022 Communication<br>\u2022 Communication Channels<br>\u2022 Verbal and Non-verbal Communication<br>\u2022 Upward, Downward and Lateral Communication<br>\u2022 Barriers to Communication<br>\u2022 Role of Information Technology<br>\u2022 Corporate Governance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-exam\/?ref=contac-pfrda-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore PFRDA Grade A Online Coaching Classes<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-1-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_1_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase I is an online Screening Examination consisting of two papers. <strong>Paper 1 is common to all streams<\/strong>, while Paper 2 tests the stream-specific syllabus. Both papers carry 100 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-1-paper-1-pattern\">What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 pattern?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 is common to all streams and covers English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness. It has 90 questions to be attempted in 60 minutes, including 30 Reasoning questions, with a 0.25-mark penalty for each wrong answer. Candidates must clear both sectional and overall cutoffs set by PFRDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test of Reasoning<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>90<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-has-changed-in-pfrda-grade-a-phase-1-paper-1-in-2026\">What has changed in PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most noticeable change in Phase 1 Paper 1 is the increase in the number of questions. Candidates will now have to attempt <strong>90 questions in 60 minutes<\/strong>, compared with 80 questions in the previous pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Particular<\/th><th>2025<\/th><th>2026<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><td>30 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><td>20 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>80 questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>90 questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>C<\/strong>heck out the PFRDA Grade a Prep Kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-1-paper-2-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_phase_1_paper_2_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 1 paper 2 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper 2 is stream-specific and focuses on professional knowledge in your chosen stream. This paper evaluates your understanding of specialized subjects related to your career domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Streams \/ Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>General Stream:<\/strong> MCQs on PFRDA Act, Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey, Commerce &amp; Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector, Artificial Intelligence\/ML, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Specialized Streams:<\/strong> MCQs on subjects related to Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-topics-covered-under-pfrda-grade-a-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_topics_covered_under_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus\"><\/span>What are the topics covered under PFRDA Grade A syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the professional knowledge, the stream wise syllabus is common for both phases. Similarly, the syllabus for Paper 1 of Phase 1 is common for all streams. Check out the detailed syllabus below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-syllabus-for-the-english-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus_for_the_English_section\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for the English section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the PFRDA Grade A English Syllabus below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence rearrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phrase replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-syllabus-for-the-reasoning-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus_for_the_Reasoning_section\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for the Reasoning section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the PFRDA Grade A Reasoning Syllabus below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood Relation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating Arrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direction &amp; distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coding decoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphanumeric series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-previous-year-paper\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PFRDA Grade A Previous Year Papers PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-syllabus-for-the-quantitative-aptitude-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_syllabus_for_the_Quantitative_Aptitude_section\"><\/span>What is the syllabus for the Quantitative Aptitude section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the PFRDA Grade A Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Caselet, Radar\/Web, Pie Chart)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequalities (Quadratic Equations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximation and Simplification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miscellaneous<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; <\/strong>Arithmetic Problems (HCF and LCM, Profit and Loss, SI &amp; CI, Problem on Ages, Work and Time, Speed Distance and Time, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Problems on Boats and Stream, Problems on Trains, Mixture and Allegation, Pipes and Cisterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-syllabus-for-general-awareness-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_syllabus_for_General_Awareness_section\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for General Awareness section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the PFRDA Grade A General Awareness Syllabus below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions related to Finance Sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards &amp; honours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summits &amp; conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-3-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_phase_3_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 3 exam pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 3 of the PFRDA Grade A Exam is the Interview, where candidates shortlisted from Phase 2 are assessed on their communication skills, subject knowledge, analytical ability, and suitability for the role. The interview can be conducted in either Hindi or English, as chosen by the candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> Phase 2 carries 85% weightage, while the Interview carries 15% weightage in the final selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus Areas:<\/strong> Domain knowledge, pension and financial sector awareness, analytical thinking, and clarity of expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To assess the candidate\u2019s personality, problem-solving approach, and readiness for the professional role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Interview is the final stage of the PFRDA Grade A selection process and contributes 15% to the final score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/esi-and-finance-mcqs-for-pfrda-grade-a\/?ref=contac-pfrda-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check 200+ ESI &amp; Finance MCQs for PFRDA Grade A<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_selection_process_2026\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A selection process 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-selection-process\/?ref=contac-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A 2026 selection process<\/a> consists of 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 Interview. Phase 1 is a screening examination and is used only to shortlist candidates for Phase 2. Phase 2 is the main online examination, while the final stage is the Interview. The final selection is based on the marks obtained in Phase 2 and the Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Examination<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Online Screening Examination<\/td><td>Shortlisting for Phase II<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Online Examination<\/td><td>Shortlisting for Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 3<\/td><td>Interview<\/td><td>Final selection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-will-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-1-and-phase-2-exams-be-conducted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_1_and_Phase_2_exams_be_conducted\"><\/span>When will the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams be conducted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PFRDA Grade A 2026 exam dates have been released along the PFRDA Grade A Notification PDF. Phase 1 will be conducted on <strong>15 October 2026<\/strong>, while Phase 2 will be held on <strong>20 November 2026<\/strong>. Candidates shortlisted for Phase 2 will receive a separate call letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Examination<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Mode<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>15th October 2026 (Thursday)<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>20th November 2026 (Friday)<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><td>Hindi\/English<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-also-check\">Also Check:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PFRDA Grade A Practice Quiz<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-practice-questions-pdf\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PFRDA Grade A Previous Year Papers<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-previous-year-paper\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PFRDA Grade A Prep Kit<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-pfrda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703236137122\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>How many questions are asked in PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Paper 1 has 90 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 60 minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703236192211\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the subjects in PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1? divided into two papers each?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Paper 1 covers English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703236239257\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What are the major changes in the PFRDA Grade A General Stream syllabus 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The General Stream syllabus now includes PFRDA Act, Union Budget and Economic Survey, AI\/ML, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication along with the earlier core subjects.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703236263372\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>Is there negative marking in the PFRDA Grade A exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer in objective papers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1703236324003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>What are the PFRDA Grade A streams in 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The four streams are General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-previous-year-cut-off\/\">PFRDA Grade A Cut Off 2026, Previous Year Cut Off Score<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/\">PFRDA Grade A Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2026, Check Revised Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-admit-card\/\">PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 Admit Card 2026, Download Hall Ticket PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-result\/\">PFRDA Grade A Result 2026, Download Grade A Scorecard PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/\">PFRDA Grade A Study Material, Preparation Resources for Phase 1 &amp; 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-pfrda-act-2013-quiz\/\">Attempt PFRDA Act 2013 Quiz for Grade A Exam &amp; Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 have been revised, with key changes in General Stream Paper 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":233741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11047,10247],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-154565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pfrda-grade-a","category-rbi-sebi-nabard","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>PFRDA Grade A Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2026, Check Revised Details<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check the revised PFRDA Grade A exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, marking scheme, selection process for the upcoming exam.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"PFRDA Grade A Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern 2026, Check Revised Details\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026 have been revised, with key changes in General Stream Paper 2 and the Phase 1 exam pattern. 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