{"id":246446,"date":"2026-09-25T17:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=246446"},"modified":"2026-09-25T17:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:52:10","slug":"pfrda-grade-a-study-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/","title":{"rendered":"PFRDA Grade A Study Material, Preparation Resources for Phase 1 &amp; 2"},"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-grade-a-study-material\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_exam_pattern\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A exam pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_1_Paper_1_pattern\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_phase_2_exam_pattern\" >What is the PFRDA Grade A phase 2 exam 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#What_are_the_new_topics_in_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_2026_syllabus\" >What are the new topics in the PFRDA Grade A 2026 syllabus?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#Why_should_you_solve_PFRDA_Grade_A_previous_year_papers\" >Why should you solve PFRDA Grade A previous year papers?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#How_can_topic-wise_quizzes_improve_PFRDA_Grade_A_preparation\" >How can topic-wise quizzes improve PFRDA Grade A preparation?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#Why_are_mock_tests_important_for_PFRDA_Grade_A\" >Why are mock tests important for PFRDA Grade A?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#How_should_you_prepare_for_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_2\" >How should you prepare for PFRDA Grade A Phase 2?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#How_should_you_prepare_Descriptive_English_for_Phase_2\" >How should you prepare Descriptive English for Phase 2?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#How_should_you_use_official_PFRDA_resources\" >How should you use official PFRDA resources?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#Which_books_should_you_refer_to_for_PFRDA_Grade_A_2026_preparation\" >Which books should you refer to for PFRDA Grade A 2026 preparation?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#How_should_you_use_these_books\" >How should you use these books?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#What_should_be_your_PFRDA_Grade_A_preparation_strategy\" >What should be your PFRDA Grade A preparation strategy?<\/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-grade-a-study-material\/#What_are_the_common_mistakes_to_avoid_while_preparing_for_PFRDA_Grade_A\" >What are the common mistakes to avoid while preparing for PFRDA Grade A?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#Which_PFRDA_Grade_A_resources_should_you_use_at_different_stages\" >Which PFRDA Grade A resources should you use at different stages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Preparing for PFRDA Grade A requires more than reading the syllabus once and collecting multiple books. The 2026 exam pattern has also changed, especially in Phase 1 Paper 1, where the number of questions has increased from 80 to 90. The General Stream syllabus has also been updated with 5 new areas PFRDA Act, Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey, AI\/ML, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Phase 1 scheduled for 15 October 2026 and Phase 2 for 20 November 2026, candidates need focused study material, previous year papers, topic-wise quizzes, mock tests, current affairs and a proper revision plan. This guide covers the useful PFRDA Grade A study material for Phase 1 and Phase 2, along with Oliveboard resources that candidates can use at different stages of preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_study_material_is_required_for_PFRDA_Grade_A_preparation\"><\/span>What study material is required for PFRDA Grade A preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should select study material based on the paper they are preparing for rather than using the same resources for every subject. Phase 1 Paper 1 needs regular practice in English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness, while Paper 2 requires detailed professional knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Phase 2, candidates need to go one step deeper into their professional subjects and also prepare for descriptive English. Candidates should ideally follow this resource combination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed subject notes for professional subjects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current affairs and financial awareness material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous year papers for understanding question trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic-wise practice quizzes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-length mock tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descriptive English practice for Phase 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official PFRDA resources for regulatory and pension-sector topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A structured study plan for revision and practice<\/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\/pfrda-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" 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=\"Get_Your_Personalized_PFRDA_Grade_A_Study_Plan_2026\"><\/span>Get Your Personalized PFRDA Grade A Study Plan 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 exam scheduled for 15 October 2026 and Phase 2 on 20 November 2026, a focused study plan can help you make the most of your remaining preparation time. 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     target=\"_blank\"\n      rel=\"noopener\"\n    >\n      <span class=\"ai-logo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.simpleicons.org\/perplexity\/0F6F6F\" alt=\"Perplexity logo\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <\/span>\n\n      <span class=\"ai-card-copy\">\n        <span class=\"ai-card-name\">Perplexity<\/span>\n        <span class=\"ai-card-sub\">Open personalized planner<\/span>\n      <\/span>\n\n      <span class=\"ai-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"ai-planner-foot\">\n    One click takes you to your selected AI tool, with the study-plan instructions ready to kickstart your preparation.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-selection-process\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A selection<\/a> is conducted in three stages Phase 1, Phase 2 and Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stage<\/td><td><strong>Key Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Two papers; Paper 1 is common and Paper 2 is stream-specific<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Descriptive English + Professional Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 3<\/td><td>Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Weightage<\/td><td>Phase 2: 85%, Interview: 15%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 1 is mainly used for shortlisting candidates. Phase 2 is much more important for final selection because it carries 85% weightage, followed by the interview with 15% weightage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-exam-date\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Exam Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-pfrda-grade-a-phase-1-paper-1-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_1_Paper_1_pattern\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Paper 1 pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 1 Paper 1 is common to all streams and contains questions from English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning and General Awareness. In 2026, the total number of questions has increased from 80 to 90, while the duration remains 60 minutes. The entire increase comes from the Reasoning section, which now contains 30 questions instead of 20.<\/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<p>The paper carries<strong>0.25 negative marking<\/strong>&nbsp;for every incorrect answer. Candidates have to meet both the paper-wise and aggregate cutoffs. The aggregate cutoff is decided by PFRDA based on the number of vacancies and candidate performance.marks and time remain unchanged, while Reasoning has increased from 20 to 30 questions.<\/p>\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>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;MCQs on subjects related to Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/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, negative marking of 1\/4th marks applies only to Paper 2 for wrong answers. Paper 1 (descriptive English) is evaluated only for candidates who qualify in Paper 2. This ensures that only those with good 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>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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=\"What_study_material_should_you_use_for_English\"><\/span>What study material should you use for English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>English in Phase 1 includes Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Cloze Test, Fillers, Sentence Rearrangement, Error Detection, Phrase Replacement and Sentence Improvement. Instead of only reading grammar rules, candidates should divide preparation into three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grammar:<\/strong> Error detection, sentence improvement and phrase replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vocabulary:<\/strong> Word meanings, usage and context-based questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading:<\/strong> Reading comprehension, fillers and rearrangement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily practice is important because English questions can often be solved faster after repeated exposure to different question types. For practice, candidates can use topic-wise quizzes and mock tests after completing each topic.<\/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-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" 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\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_study_material_should_you_use_for_General_Awareness\"><\/span>What study material should you use for General Awareness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General Awareness includes Current Affairs, Finance Sector, Awards &amp; Honours, Summits &amp; Conferences, Index and Economic Affairs. For PFRDA Grade A, general current affairs should not be prepared in isolation. Candidates should connect current events with the financial and economic sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Banking and financial-sector developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension-sector developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI and SEBI-related updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget and economic developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important reports and indices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major national and international events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_General_Stream_Paper_2_syllabus\"><\/span>What is the PFRDA Grade A General Stream Paper 2 syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General Stream Paper 2 is one of the most important parts of the PFRDA Grade A preparation because it covers a wide range of professional subjects. The syllabus includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PFRDA Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commerce &amp; Accountancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension Sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI\/ML<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing &amp; Communication<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_new_topics_in_the_PFRDA_Grade_A_2026_syllabus\"><\/span>What are the new topics in the PFRDA Grade A 2026 syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 General Stream syllabus introduces five major areas that candidates should not ignore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>New Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Focus On<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PFRDA Act<\/td><td>Act, amendments, powers, functions, intermediaries and regulatory provisions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey<\/td><td>Budget concepts, fiscal policy, receipts, expenditure and economic trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AI\/ML<\/td><td>ML basics, models, NLP, LLMs, Agentic AI and Responsible AI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Media<\/td><td>Digital media, consumer behaviour, social media algorithms, VR\/AR and media trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing &amp; Communication<\/td><td>Marketing management, digital marketing, brand management, communication and public speaking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-you-solve-pfrda-grade-a-previous-year-papers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_solve_PFRDA_Grade_A_previous_year_papers\"><\/span>Why should you solve PFRDA Grade A previous year papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous year papers help candidates understand the level and nature of questions asked in the examination. They are particularly useful after completing the basic concepts of a subject. While solving PFRDA Grade A previous year papers, candidates should check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which topics are repeatedly tested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The difficulty level of questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How questions are framed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time taken for each section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topics where mistakes are repeated<\/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-sm\" 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\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_topic-wise_quizzes_improve_PFRDA_Grade_A_preparation\"><\/span>How can topic-wise quizzes improve PFRDA Grade A preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Topic-wise quizzes are useful when you have completed a particular subject or chapter. They help you identify gaps before moving to full-length mock tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, after completing Management, attempt a Management quiz. After completing Companies Act, attempt a Companies Act quiz. The same approach can be followed for Economics, Finance, Commerce &amp; Accountancy and Pension Sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PFRDA Grade A Quiz<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commerce &amp; Accountancy<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-commerce-accountancy-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Commerce &amp; Accountancy Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-management-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Management Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finance<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-finance-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Finance Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-costing-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Costing Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-economics-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Economics Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Companies Act<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-companies-act-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Companies Act Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pension Sector<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-pension-sector-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Pension Sector Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PFRDA Act<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-pfrda-act-2013-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt PFRDA Act Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AI\/ML<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-ai-ml-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt AI\/ML Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 Paper 1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt PFRDA Grade A Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_mock_tests_important_for_PFRDA_Grade_A\"><\/span>Why are mock tests important for PFRDA Grade A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mock tests should be used to improve both accuracy and time management. Since Phase 1 Paper 1 has 90 questions to be attempted in 60 minutes, candidates need to become comfortable with solving questions under a time limit. A good mock-test routine is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a sectional test after completing a topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start full-length tests after completing most of the syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse every wrong and guessed question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note down recurring mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reattempt weak topics before the next mock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_prepare_for_PFRDA_Grade_A_Phase_2\"><\/span>How should you prepare for PFRDA Grade A Phase 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 carries 85% weightage in the final selection, making it the most important stage of the examination. Phase 2 has two papers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 1<\/td><td>Descriptive English, 100 marks, 3 questions, 60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper 2<\/td><td>Professional Knowledge, 100 marks, 50 questions, 40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper 1 includes Precis, Essay and Comprehension. However, it is evaluated only for candidates who qualify Paper 2. Therefore, candidates should not wait until after Phase 1 to start Phase 2 preparation. Professional subjects should be prepared in greater depth from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_prepare_Descriptive_English_for_Phase_2\"><\/span>How should you prepare Descriptive English for Phase 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 Paper 1 tests the candidate&#8217;s ability to understand information and present it clearly in written form. Candidates should regularly practise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Essay writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precis writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structured answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear and concise writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful practice method is to set a timer, complete one task, and then check the answer for structure, grammar, relevance and word usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_use_official_PFRDA_resources\"><\/span>How should you use official PFRDA resources?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Official PFRDA resources should be a part of your preparation, especially for topics directly connected with the regulator and pension sector. Candidates should regularly check official updates related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PFRDA regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension-sector developments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circulars and notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important reports and publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent regulatory changes<\/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\/pfrda-grade-a-exam\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" 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-which-books-should-you-refer-to-for-pfrda-grade-a-2026-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_books_should_you_refer_to_for_PFRDA_Grade_A_2026_preparation\"><\/span>Which books should you refer to for PFRDA Grade A 2026 preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PFRDA Grade A 2026 syllabus is broad, so candidates should avoid collecting too many books. A few standard books can be used to build concepts for Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Economics, Finance, Management and Accountancy. For syllabus-specific areas such as the <strong>PFRDA Act, Pension Sector, Companies Act, Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey, AI\/ML, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication<\/strong>, candidates should rely more on the latest official sources, updated notes and exam-oriented study material. The current General Stream Paper 2 includes all these areas and is common to both Phase 1 and Phase 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Recommended Book\/Resource<\/th><th>What to Cover<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Objective General English<\/em> \u2013 S.P. Bakshi<\/td><td>Grammar, vocabulary, error detection, sentence improvement, fillers and other objective English topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations<\/em> \u2013 R.S. Aggarwal<\/td><td>Arithmetic, simplification, number series, quadratic equations, DI and data sufficiency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td><em>A Modern Approach to Verbal &amp; Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/em> \u2013 R.S. Aggarwal<\/td><td>Puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, syllogism, inequality, series and other reasoning topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Lucent\u2019s General Knowledge<\/em> + Monthly Current Affairs<\/td><td>Static GK along with current affairs, finance-sector updates, awards, summits, indices and economic affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Economics<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Indian Economy<\/em> \u2013 Ramesh Singh<\/td><td>Demand and supply, national income, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, BOP, money, market structures and other prescribed topics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Finance<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Financial Management<\/em> \u2013 Prasanna Chandra<\/td><td>Financial system, financial markets, derivatives, taxation, financial inclusion, fiscal policy and related concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Management<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Principles &amp; Practices of Management<\/em> \u2013 L.M. Prasad<\/td><td>Management functions, leadership, HRD, motivation, communication, morale and incentives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Commerce &amp; Accountancy<\/strong><\/td><td>A standard Accountancy reference book such as <em>Accountancy<\/em> \u2013 T.S. Grewal<\/td><td>Accounting standards, depreciation, inventories, financial statements, cash flow, ratio analysis, share capital and company accounts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Costing<\/strong><\/td><td><em>Cost Accounting<\/em> \u2013 M.N. Arora<\/td><td>Costing methods, standard costing, marginal costing, budgeting and modern costing techniques<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Companies Act<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Companies Act, 2013 \u2013 Bare Act<\/strong><\/td><td>Only the chapters specified in the PFRDA Grade A syllabus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PFRDA Act<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PFRDA Act, 2013 + latest PFRDA regulations\/publications<\/strong><\/td><td>Act, amendments, powers, functions, intermediaries, regulatory provisions, penalties and appeals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pension Sector<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PFRDA publications, NPS resources and official pension-sector material<\/strong><\/td><td>Pension sector, NPS, Atal Pension Yojana, annuity plans and basics of investment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Latest Union Budget + Economic Survey<\/strong><\/td><td>Budget concepts, receipts, expenditure, fiscal deficit, borrowing, fiscal policy and major economic trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI\/ML<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basic AI\/ML notes + updated technology resources<\/strong><\/td><td>ML, supervised\/unsupervised learning, NLP, model evaluation, LLMs, Agentic AI, Responsible AI and reinforcement learning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Media<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Updated media and digital-media study material<\/strong><\/td><td>Micro-targeting, consumer behaviour, media convergence, VR\/AR, digital divide, social media algorithms and digital platforms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marketing &amp; Communication<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Standard Marketing\/Communication notes + current examples<\/strong><\/td><td>Marketing management, research, pricing, distribution, promotion, branding, digital marketing and communication skills<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_use_these_books\"><\/span>How should you use these books?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates do not need to read every book from cover to cover; they should use them selectively to understand the syllabus topics and then practise with topic-wise questions, previous year papers and mock tests. For the five new General Stream areas PFRDA Act, Union Budget &amp; Economic Survey, AI\/ML, Media, and Marketing &amp; Communication updated notes, official documents, current examples and practice questions should be preferred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the PFRDA Act and Pension Sector, candidates should give priority to official PFRDA resources, while the latest Union Budget and Economic Survey should be used for updated information. Since the professional syllabus is common to Paper 2 of both Phase 1 and Phase 2, preparation should combine concept building, regular practice, quizzes, previous year papers and mock tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-changes-in-pfrda-grade-a-2026\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are the major changes in the PFRDA Grade A 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_your_PFRDA_Grade_A_preparation_strategy\"><\/span>What should be your PFRDA Grade A preparation strategy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A practical preparation strategy should give enough time to both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates should also start professional subject preparation early because the General Stream syllabus is wide. A simple three-stage plan can be followed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preparation Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main Focus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 1<\/td><td>Complete concepts and basic notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 2<\/td><td>Topic-wise practice, PYQs and revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 3<\/td><td>Mock tests, current affairs and final revision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_common_mistakes_to_avoid_while_preparing_for_PFRDA_Grade_A\"><\/span>What are the common mistakes to avoid while preparing for PFRDA Grade A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PFRDA Grade A preparation requires a clear strategy along with regular practice and revision. Candidates should avoid relying only on previous year papers or old study material, especially with the changes in the 2026 syllabus. It is also important to prepare Phase 1 and Phase 2 together, follow financial-sector current affairs, and use official PFRDA resources. Regular mock tests should be followed by proper analysis of mistakes to improve accuracy and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending only on old PFRDA Grade A papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring the five new General Stream topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing Phase 2 only after Phase 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading current affairs without financial-sector focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking mocks without analysing mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collecting too many books and notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignoring the official PFRDA sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaving descriptive English practice for the last few days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_PFRDA_Grade_A_resources_should_you_use_at_different_stages\"><\/span>Which PFRDA Grade A resources should you use at different stages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the right study resources at the right stage can make PFRDA Grade A preparation more focused and effective. Candidates can start with the PFRDA Grade A syllabus and notification to understand the exam requirements and then follow a structured study plan. For practice, they can use topic-wise quizzes, subject-wise quizzes, previous year papers and mock tests. Official PFRDA resources, the Prep Kit and pension-sector MCQs can further help candidates strengthen their professional knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preparation Need<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Resource<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllabus and exam structure<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Syllabus &amp; Notification<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily\/weekly preparation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-study-plan-2026\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Study Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Previous question practice<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-previous-year-paper\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Topic practice<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Practice Quizzes<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject-wise practice<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-finance-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance Quiz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-economics-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economics Quiz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-management-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Management Quiz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-companies-act-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Companies Act Quiz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-commerce-accountancy-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commerce &amp; Accountancy Quiz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-pension-sector-quiz\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pension Sector Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full exam practice<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-mock-test\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Mock Tests<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional preparation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pfrda-grade-a-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA Grade A Prep Kit<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pension-sector practice<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/mcqs-on-pension-sector-pfrda-and-nps\/?ref=contac-pfrda-sm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFRDA, Pension Sector &amp; NPS MCQs<\/a><\/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-1782670232546\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is the best study material for PFRDA Grade A 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best study material includes standard books, previous year question papers, mock tests, monthly current affairs, and official PFRDA publications.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782670233258\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Which books are best for PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 preparation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Books by R.S. Aggarwal, S.P. Bakshi, Lucent&#8217;s General Knowledge, and monthly current affairs magazines are among the best resources for Phase 1.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782670233709\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Which books should I use for PFRDA Grade A Phase 2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates should use stream-specific books such as Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Financial Management by Prasanna Chandra, and other standard reference books based on their chosen stream.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782670234329\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus the same for Phase 1 and Phase 2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, Phase 1 tests aptitude and professional knowledge, while Phase 2 includes Descriptive English and stream-specific Professional Knowledge.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1782670234750\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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Bakshi, Lucent's General Knowledge, and monthly current affairs magazines are among the best resources for Phase 1.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#faq-question-1782670233709","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#faq-question-1782670233709","name":"3. Which books should I use for PFRDA Grade A Phase 2?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Candidates should use stream-specific books such as Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Financial Management by Prasanna Chandra, and other standard reference books based on their chosen stream.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#faq-question-1782670234329","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#faq-question-1782670234329","name":"4. Is the PFRDA Grade A syllabus the same for Phase 1 and Phase 2?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, Phase 1 tests aptitude and professional knowledge, while Phase 2 includes Descriptive English and stream-specific Professional Knowledge.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#faq-question-1782670234750","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-grade-a-study-material\/#faq-question-1782670234750","name":"5. Which is the most important subject for the PFRDA Grade A General Stream?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Professional Knowledge covering Economics, Finance, Management, Commerce, Companies Act, and the Pension Sector is the most important for the General Stream.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=246446"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246446\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":252521,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246446\/revisions\/252521"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/246447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=246446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=246446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=246446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}