1. Recruitment Snapshot
| Point | Information |
|---|
| Authority | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025 (dated 29.06.2025) |
| Post | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Streams Offered | General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology (AI/ML preferred), Research – Economics, Research – Statistics, Actuary, Legal, Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | 02.07.2025 – 06.08.2025 |
| Starting CTC | Approx. ₹1,57,000 per month |
| Selection Stages | Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), Phase III (Interview) |
2. Important Dates
| Activity | Scheduled Date |
|---|
| Online registration & fee payment | 02.07.2025 – 06.08.2025 |
| Phase I examination | 06.09.2025 (Saturday) |
| Phase II examination | 06.10.2025 (Monday) |
| Interview (Phase III) | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
3. Vacancy Break-Up
| Stream | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD* |
|---|
| General | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 1 (Autism/ID/SLD/MI/Multiple) |
| Finance & Accounts | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| Information Technology | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| Research (Economics) | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| Research (Statistics) | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| Actuary | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| Legal | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| Official Language | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – |
| Total | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 40 | 1 |
* Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; reservation horizontal within totals.
4. Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Requirements |
|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Age Limit (as on 31.07.2025) | Maximum 30 years (born on/after 01.08.1995) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST + 5 yrs, OBC (NCL) + 3 yrs, PwBD + 10 yrs (additive), Ex-servicemen + 5 yrs |
| Educational Qualification (stream-wise) | |
| General | Master’s in any discipline OR Bachelor’s in Law/Engineering OR professional CA/CS/CMA/CFA |
| Finance & Accounts | Graduation + CA/CS/CMA/CFA |
| Information Technology | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE/EE) OR MCA OR any degree + PG (IT) – preference AI/ML specialization |
| Research (Eco/Stats) | Master’s in Statistics/Economics/Commerce/Business Admin (Finance)/Econometrics |
| Actuary | Graduation + clearance of all 7 Core Principles papers of IAI |
| Legal | Bachelor’s in Law |
| Official Language | Master’s in Hindi with English at graduation OR Master’s in Sanskrit/English/Eco/Commerce with Hindi at graduation |
Candidates awaiting final results may apply; proof of qualification required before joining.
5. Selection Process at a Glance
| Stage | Paper(s) | Weightage | Key Details |
|---|
| Phase I (Prelims) | Paper 1 – Reasoning, Quant, English, GA (80 MCQs, 100 marks, 60 min) – Paper 2 – Stream-specific MCQs (50 Qs, 100 marks, 40 min) | Qualifying | Separate & aggregate cut-offs; 0.25 negative marking |
| Phase II (Mains) | Paper 1 – English Descriptive (3 Qs, 100 marks, 60 min) – Paper 2 – Stream-specific MCQs (50 Qs, 100 marks, 40 min) | 85% of final | Paper 1 evaluated only if Paper 2 meets minimum marks |
| Phase III | Interview | 15% of final | Option to choose Hindi or English |
6. Exam Syllabus Highlights
| Stream | Key Topics (Paper 2) |
|---|
| General | Commerce & Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector |
| IT | DBMS, SQL, Java/C/C++, Python/R, Algorithms, Networking, Cyber Security, Data Warehousing, Shell Scripting, AI/ML |
| Finance & Accounts | IND-AS, Auditing Standards, Cost & Management Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Taxation, Financial Markets |
| Research (Eco) | Micro & Macro Economics, Statistics & Econometrics, Financial Institutions & Markets |
| Research (Stats) | Probability, Descriptive & Inferential Stats, Sampling, OR, Time Series, Quality Control |
| Legal | PFRDA Act, PMLA, Constitution, Contract, Criminal & Civil Laws, Companies Act, IBC, DPDP Act 2023 |
| Actuary | Insurance principles, Risk, Product Pricing, Group Insurance, Management concepts |
| Official Language | Translation (Hindi–English), Legal & Finance terminology, Official Language policy |
7. Application Fees
| Category | Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Nil |
8. Pay Scale & Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹44,500 – 89,150 (17-year span) |
| Gross Emoluments (entry) | ~₹1,57,000 per month |
| Major Allowances | NPS employer contribution, Grade, Special & Housing allowances, DA, Local & Family allowances |
| Perks | LFC, Medical reimbursement, Accident insurance, Education & Learning allowance, Furnishing & Computer purchase schemes, Meal card |
9. Service Conditions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|
| Probation | 1 year (performance based confirmation) |
| Posting | Liable to serve in any PFRDA department or location across India |
| Regulations | Governed by PFRDA Employees’ Service Regulations 2015 |
10. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Visit pfrda.org.in ➜ Careers ➜ “PFRDA Officer Grade A 2025” ➜ Apply Online |
| 2 | Click “New Registration”, enter basic details to generate provisional Reg. No. & password |
| 3 | Upload photograph, signature, left-thumb impression & handwritten declaration (as per specs) |
| 4 | Fill academic, experience & preference details; save & preview |
| 5 | Pay fee via debit/credit card, net-banking, UPI, wallets |
| 6 | Submit form, download e-receipt & final application PDF for records |
| 7 | Check email/SMS for confirmation; download exam call letters when notified |
11. Examination Centres
| Zone | Phase I Hubs | Phase II Hubs |
|---|
| North | Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Jaipur, Jammu, Dehradun, Meerut, Kanpur, Haldwani | Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur |
| East | Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Siliguri, Agartala, Muzaffarpur | Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati |
| West | Mumbai MMR, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Nasik, Indore, Nagpur, Panaji, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Mumbai MMR, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Nagpur |
| South | Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Coimbatore, Madurai, Hubli-Dharwad | Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi |
| Central | Bhopal, Raipur, Prayagraj | Bhopal, Raipur |
12. Pre-Examination Training (PET)
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Eligible Categories | SC, ST, PwBD, OBC, EWS |
| Mode | Online (free of cost) |
| Registration | Email request with caste/EWS/disability certificate before 06.08.2025 |
| Note | Training does not confer any selection advantage |
13. Provisions for PwBD Candidates
| Facility | Description |
|---|
| Reservation | 1 seat reserved; horizontal across streams |
| Scribe | Allowed for visual/locomotor impaired; own cost; compensatory time 20 min/hr |
| Compensatory Time | 20 min per hour for eligible PwBD & Low Vision |
| Assistive Options | Magnified screen, IRIS capture instead of biometric to avoid infection |
14. Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|
| Educational certificates (10th, 12th, Degree, PG) | Eligibility & age proof |
| Professional qualification proof (CA/CS/CMA/CFA/IAI) | Stream-specific eligibility |
| Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) | Reservation benefits |
| Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, DL etc.) | Identity verification |
| Handwritten declaration text | Upload during application |
| Passport-size photograph & signature | Upload & call letter |
15. Key Instructions & Tips
| # | Guidance |
|---|
| 1 | Apply for maximum two streams only; separate fee & form for each. |
| 2 | Double-check personal details; modifications are not allowed after final submission. |
| 3 | Use the same photo throughout registration, call letter and exam day. |
| 4 | Prepare using official syllabus; weight Phase II heavily (85% of merit). |
| 5 | Keep Reg. No., password & e-receipt safe for future reference. |
| 6 | Arrive early at exam centre; biometric/IRIS capture mandatory. |
| 7 | For interview travel, AC 3-tier fare reimbursed for outstation candidates. |
16. Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Quick Answer |
|---|
| Can final-year students apply? | Yes, but proof of qualification must be produced before appointment. |
| How many attempts? | No explicit attempt limit; age & qualification must fit. |
| Is experience mandatory? | No, freshers meeting eligibility may apply. |
| What is the weightage of interview? | 15% in final merit. |
| Can I edit my form after payment? | No, review carefully before final submission. |
Ready to Build a Pension-Sector Career?
With robust pay, nation-wide postings and a dynamic regulatory role, PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 offers a premium gateway into India’s fast-growing pension ecosystem. Submit your online application by 06.08.2025 and start preparing today for a coveted Assistant Manager position!
