PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Overview
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 30 Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) vacancies. Online applications start from 03rd September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official PFRDA website. The last date to submit the application form is 24th September 2026.
| Company | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026, dated 03.09.2026 |
| Total Posts | 30 |
| Job Type | Regualr Basis |
| Pay Scale | ₹62,500-3600(4)-76,900-4050(7)-1,05,250-EB-4050(4)-1,21,450-4650(1)-1,26,100 + Allowances |
| Age Limit | Max 30 Years (as on 31/07/2026) |
| Qualification | Master’s / PG Diploma / Law / Engineering / CA / CS / CMA / CFA or stream-specific PG (as on 31.07.2026) |
| Job Location | Various Circles Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 03/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 24/09/2026 |
| Application Fee | GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000/- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: NIL |
| Website | https://www.pfrda.org.in/ |
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Stream | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 25 |
| Research | 02 |
| Actuary | 02 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 01 |
| Total | 30 |
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Max. 30 years (as on 31/07/2026) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Educational Qualification
| Stream | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master’s Degree / two-year PG Diploma in any discipline, or Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Engineering, or ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI) or CFA |
| Research | Master’s / two-year PG Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, AI/ML, Big Data Analytics or related fields; or Master’s in Mathematics with one-year PG Diploma in Statistics or related subject |
| Actuary | Graduation from a recognised University / Institute AND pass or exemption in all seven Core Principles papers of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master’s in Hindi / Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor’s level; or Master’s in Sanskrit / English / Economics / Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor’s level; or Master’s in both English and Hindi / Hindi Translation |
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Salary
Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of Rs. 62,500-3600(4)-76,900-4050(7)-1,05,250-EB-4050(4)-1,21,450-4650(1)-1,26,100 (17 years). As per the notification, gross emoluments – including PFRDA’s contribution towards the National Pension System (NPS), Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Learning Allowance and Housing Allowance – work out to approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of the scale. Other benefits include Leave Fare Concession, medical expense reimbursement, Personal Accident Insurance, Children Education Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, conveyance expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, and a Pluxee Meal Card, among others admissible to an Officer Grade A in PFRDA.
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
A candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on 31/07/2026, i.e., must be born on or after 1 August 1996.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (GEN/UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Selection Process
- Phase I – Online Screening Examination
- Phase II – Online Examination
- Phase III – Interview
- Final selection
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 03/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 03/09/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 24/09/2026 |
| Online Fee Payment End Date | 24/09/2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 31/07/2026 |
| Availability of Call Letters for Phase I & II | Not specified (will be intimated by e-mail/SMS) |
| Phase I On-line Examination | 15/10/2026 |
| Phase II On-line Examination | 20/11/2026 |
| Phase III Interview | Not specified (intimated to candidates who clear Phase II) |
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official PFRDA website, www.pfrda.org.in, and open the "Careers" section.
- Step 2: Open the recruitment notification titled "PFRDA Recruitment Exercise – Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) - 2026" and click "Apply Online".
- Step 3: Register on the portal with email ID and mobile number
- Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, state preference, and category details
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, educational certificates, and caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Step 6: Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Step 7: Submit the application.
- Step 8: Take a printout for future reference.
PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment Important Links
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|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment 2026?
There are 30 tentative vacancies across two posts.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 03 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply forPFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 24 September 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment 2026 posts?
Maximum 30 years as on 31/07/2026. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD/Ex-servicemen candidates as pr Government norms.
Q 5. What is the application fee for PFRDA Officer Grade 'A' Recruitment 2026?
No Fee for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and ₹1,000/- for all other candidates (including OBC and EWS).
Abbreviation
| PFRDA | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority |
|---|---|
| SO | Specialist Officer |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| JMGS | Junior Management Grade Scale |
| MMGS | Middle Management Grade Scale |
| SMGS | Senior Management Grade Scale |