PFRDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Posts, Salary Up to ₹2.05 Lakh

PFRDA RECRUITMENT 2026

OFFICER GRADE 'A' (ASSISTANT MANAGER)

📢 30 Vacancies | 4 Streams | Salary ₹2.05 Lakh

📝 APPLY ONLINE

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official notification for the Recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) 2026 under Advertisement No. 03/2026. The notification was issued on 03 September 2026.

This prestigious recruitment is being conducted for 30 vacancies across General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha) Streams. The selected candidates will be posted in New Delhi or Mumbai and are liable to serve anywhere in India.

📋 Quick Summary

Particulars	Details
Organization	Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Advertisement No.	03/2026
Post Name	Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager)
Total Vacancies	30
Streams	General (25), Research (2), Actuary (2), Official Language (1)
Application Start Date	03 September 2026
Application Last Date	24 September 2026
Phase-I Exam Date	15 October 2026
Phase-II Exam Date	20 November 2026
Selection Process	Phase-I (Screening) → Phase-II (Exam) → Phase-III (Interview)
Official Website	pfrda.org.in

📊 Stream-wise Vacancy Details

Stream	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	PwBD	Total
General	4	2	7	3	9	2	25
Research	1	-	-	-	1	-	2
Actuary	-	-	-	-	2	-	2
Official Language	-	-	1	-	-	-	1
Total	5	2	8	3	12	2	30

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 31.07.2026):

Criteria	Details
Maximum Age	30 Years (born on or after 01.08.1996)

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years

Educational Qualification (as on 31.07.2026):

Stream	Qualification Required
General	Master's Degree/PG Diploma (2 years) in any discipline OR Bachelor's Degree in Law/Engineering OR ACA/FCA/ACS/FCS/ACMA/FCMA/CFA
Research	Master's Degree/PG Diploma in Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Econometrics/Quantitative Economics/Finance/Statistics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics, etc.
Actuary	Graduation AND Pass or exemption in all Seven (07) 'Core Principles' subjects of IAI Examination
Official Language	Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor's level OR Master's Degree in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor's level

💰 Application Fee

Category	Fee
UR / EWS / OBC	₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	Nil

📌 Selection Process

Phase I: Online Screening Examination (15 October 2026)

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Questions	Duration
Paper 1	English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness (Financial Sector, Pension Sector, AI, Media, Marketing & Communication)	100	90	60 minutes
Paper 2	Specialised Subject (Stream-specific)	100	50	40 minutes

Phase II: Online Examination (20 November 2026)

Paper	Subjects	Marks	Weightage
Paper 1	English (Descriptive – Drafting Skills)	100	1/3rd
Paper 2	Specialised Subject (Stream-specific)	100	2/3rd

Phase III: Interview

• Weightage: 15% of final selection (Phase II – 85%)
• Only shortlisted candidates after Phase-II will be called for interview.

Note: Negative marking (1/4th mark) applies in Phase-I (Paper 1 & 2) and Phase-II (Paper 2).

💰 Salary & Emoluments

Component	Details
Pay Scale	₹62,500 – 3,600(4) – 76,900 – 4,050(7) – 1,05,250 – EB – 4,050(4) – 1,21,450 – 4,650(1) – 1,26,100
Gross Emoluments	Approx. ₹2,05,000/- per month (including NPS contribution, Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Housing Allowance, etc.)
Benefits	Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses, Personal Accident Insurance, Children Education Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, Conveyance Expenses, Staff Furnishing Scheme, Pluxee Meal Card, etc.

📝 How to Apply for PFRDA Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to pfrda.org.in and click on "Careers" .
2. Find the Notification: Click on "PFRDA RECRUITMENT EXERCISE - RECRUITMENT OF OFFICER GRADE A (ASSISTANT MANAGER) - 2026" .
3. Click on Apply Online: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" link.
4. Register: Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and complete the registration.
5. Note Provisional Registration Number: Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
6. Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualification, and select the stream(s).
7. Upload Documents: Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwriting declaration as per specifications.
8. Pay Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted).
9. Submit: Review all details and click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" .
10. Take Printout: Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.

📌 Important Notes

• Candidates can apply for a maximum of 2 streams (separate applications with separate fees required).
• Negative marking (1/4th mark) applies in Phase-I (Paper 1 & 2) and Phase-II (Paper 2).
• Candidates awaiting final results are eligible to appear in all phases but must produce proof of qualification within the time granted.
• The final selection is based on Phase-II (85% weightage) + Phase-III Interview (15% weightage) .
• Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years .
• Posting: Currently New Delhi and Mumbai; liable to serve anywhere in India.
• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Candidates are advised to keep their email and mobile number active for all communication.

🔗 Important Links

Link	Action
Apply Online	📝 Apply Online
Official Notification	📄 Download Notification
Official Website	🌐 Visit Website

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