Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released Advt. No. 03/2026 dated 03.09.2026 for the recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) 2026 across four streams — General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha). A total of 30 posts are on offer, and the online application window is open from 03.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 on the IBPS-hosted registration portal.
Selection is a three-stage process — a Phase I online screening exam on 15.10.2026, a Phase II online exam on 20.11.2026 and a Phase III interview — with the final merit built from 85% weightage to Phase II and 15% to the interview. Successful candidates draw a basic pay of Rs. 62,500 rising to Rs. 1,26,100, with gross emoluments of approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of scale.
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- PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Vacancy Details
- Stream-wise Educational Qualification
- Eligibility Criteria
- Selection Process
- Salary and Benefits
- Examination Centres
- How to Apply
- Documents Required
- Important Links
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Frequently Asked Questions
PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Post Name | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) — General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams |
| Organization | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 03/2026 dated 03.09.2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt — offices at New Delhi and Mumbai; liable to serve anywhere in India |
| Total Vacancies | 30 (UR/GEN 12, OBC 8, SC 5, EWS 3, ST 2; PwBD 2 horizontal) |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree / PG Diploma (min. 2 years) in any discipline, or Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Engineering, or ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA or CFA for the General stream; stream-specific PG qualification for Research, Actuary and Rajbhasha |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years as on 31.07.2026 (born on or after 01.08.1996) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Phase I Online Exam → Phase II Online Exam → Phase III Interview |
| Pay Scale | Basic Rs. 62,500 rising to Rs. 1,26,100; gross approx. Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of scale |
| How to Apply | Online only at the IBPS-hosted PFRDA registration portal, 03.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | ibpsreg.ibps.in/pfrdajul26 | pfrda.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 03.09.2026 |
| Online application and fee payment start | 03.09.2026 |
| Last date to apply online and pay fee | 24.09.2026 |
| Closure for editing application details | 24.09.2026 |
| Last date for printing your application | 09.10.2026 |
| Phase I Online Examination | 15.10.2026 (Thursday) |
| Phase II Online Examination | 20.11.2026 (Friday) |
| Phase III Interview | To be intimated to Phase II qualified candidates by email/SMS |
| Call letters for Phase I and Phase II | To be intimated by email/SMS; download from PFRDA website |
Application Fee
| Category of Applicant | Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / GEN, EWS and OBC | Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD and Ex-serviceman | Nil |
| Mode of payment | Online only — Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/Master Card/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet |
Note: A separate online application and a separate fee payment are required for each stream applied for. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances.
Vacancy Details
| Stream | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR/GEN | PwBD* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 25 |
| Research | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| Actuary | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 30 |
*PwBD reservation is horizontal and within the overall vacancies. Both PwBD posts fall in the General stream — one for Blindness and Low Vision, and one for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Stream-wise Educational Qualification
| Stream | Educational Qualification (as on 31.07.2026) |
|---|---|
| General | Master’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma (min. 2 years’ duration) in any discipline; or Bachelor’s Degree in Law; or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; or ACA/FCA from ICAI; or ACS/FCS from ICSI; or ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI (erstwhile AICWA/FICWA from ICWAI); or CFA from CFA Institute |
| Research | Master’s Degree / PG Diploma (min. 2 years) in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, Financial Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics or Business Analytics; or in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, International and Trade Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance or Agri. Business Finance; or in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Statistics and Informatics, Applied Statistics and Informatics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Big Data Analytics; or Master’s Degree in Mathematics with a one-year post graduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects |
| Actuary | Graduation from a recognized University / Institute AND pass or exemption in all seven (07) ‘Core Principles’ subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Examination |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master’s Degree in Hindi or Hindi Translation with English as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level; or Master’s Degree in Sanskrit, English, Economics or Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level; or Master’s Degree in both English and Hindi / Hindi Translation |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Educational Qualification | As on 31.07.2026 — see the stream-wise qualification table above. Candidates awaiting final results may apply and appear in all three phases, but must produce the qualifying certificate within the time granted. |
| Age Limit | Must not have exceeded 30 years as on 31.07.2026, i.e. born on or after 01.08.1996 Check your age eligibility → |
| Computer Literacy | Candidates ought to be computer literate and conversant with MS-Office (Word and Excel) applications |
| Application Restriction | A candidate may apply for a maximum of 2 streams for which he or she is eligible, with a separate application and separate fee for each. Applying to more than 2 streams, or more than once in a single stream, means only the last application is treated as valid and the rest are summarily rejected with no fee refund. |
| Serving Employees | Candidates already in service of Govt / Quasi-Govt organizations or Public Sector Banks must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (where posts are reserved) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (NCL, where posts are reserved) | 3 years |
| PwBD (whether the post is reserved or not) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC), where vacancies are reserved for OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST), where vacancies are reserved for SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen (as defined in the notification) | 5 years |
| SC/ST/OBC candidates also covered under PwBD or Ex-servicemen | Eligible for cumulative age relaxation |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I — Online Screening Examination 15.10.2026 (Thursday) | Paper 1 (all streams), 100 marks / 90 questions / 60 minutes: English Language (25 marks, 20 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 marks, 20 Q), Test of Reasoning (25 marks, 30 Q), General Awareness including questions related to the Financial Sector (25 marks, 20 Q). Paper 2, 100 marks / 50 questions / 40 minutes: General stream — MCQs on Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Media, Marketing and Communication. Research, Actuary and Rajbhasha streams — MCQs on the specialised subject related to the stream. Negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned applies to both papers. Separate cut-offs in each paper plus an aggregate cut-off are required to move to Phase II. Phase I marks are used only for shortlisting and are not counted towards final selection. |
| Phase II — Online Examination 20.11.2026 (Friday) | Paper 1 (all streams), 100 marks / 3 questions / 60 minutes, weightage 1/3: English (Descriptive Test) to test drafting skills. Paper 2, 100 marks / 50 questions / 40 minutes, weightage 2/3: stream-specific MCQs as in Phase I, with negative marking of 1/4th. Paper 1 is evaluated only for candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in Paper 2. Separate cut-offs in each paper plus an aggregate cut-off apply. Candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted, in order of merit, for the interview. |
| Phase III — Interview Date to be intimated | Only candidates shortlisted after Phase II are called. The candidate may opt to be interviewed in Hindi or English. Outstation candidates called for interview are reimbursed single AC Three Tier return railway fare by the shortest route against documentary evidence. |
| Final Merit | The Phase II online written examination carries 85% weightage and the Phase III interview carries 15% weightage. Final selection is based on the total marks secured in Phase II and Phase III combined. |
| Language of papers | All question papers in both Phase I and Phase II, except the Test of English, are set bilingually in Hindi and English. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 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 (17 years) |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 62,500 per month at the minimum of scale |
| Gross Emoluments | Approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of scale |
| Allowances included in gross | 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 |
| Other Benefits | Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses (hospitalisation and non-hospitalisation), Personal Accident Insurance, Eye Refraction / cost of spectacles, Children Education Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, Briefcase, Conveyance Expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, Staff Furnishing Scheme, Scheme for Purchasing Computers and Pluxee Meal Card |
| Probation | Two years, with confirmation subject to satisfactory performance and verification of character and antecedents |
| Posting | PFRDA currently has two offices — New Delhi and Mumbai. Selected candidates may be posted at either, and are liable to serve anywhere in India as the requirement of the Authority arises. |
Examination Centres
| Zone | Phase I Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| East Zone | Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati, Bhubaneshwar, Ranchi, Imphal, Siliguri, Agartala, Muzaffarpur |
| West Zone | Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Surat/Bardoli, Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Pune, Hubli/Dharwad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nasik, Mapusa |
| North Zone | Chandigarh/Mohali, Delhi/NCR, Lucknow, Jammu, Dehradun, Meerut, Haldwani |
| South Zone | Chennai, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Visakhapatnam, Ernakulam, Madurai, Coimbatore, Vijaywada/Guntur |
| Central Zone | Bhopal, Nagpur, Raipur, Indore, Prayagraj, Kanpur |
Candidates may indicate up to three centre preferences for Phase I and one centre for Phase II in the online application. The Phase II centre list is a shorter subset of the above. Candidates applying for two streams must opt for the same centres for Phase I and Phase II. No request for a change of centre, venue, date or session is entertained.
How to Apply
- Visit the PFRDA website, open the “Careers” section and the notification titled “PFRDA RECRUITMENT EXERCISE – RECRUITMENT OF OFFICER GRADE A (ASSISTANT MANAGER) – 2026”, then click Apply Online to reach the IBPS-hosted registration portal.
- Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details and email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password are generated and also sent by email and SMS — note them down.
- Upload your photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20–50 KB), signature (140 x 60 pixels, 10–20 KB), left thumb impression and handwriting declaration in JPG or JPEG format as per the prescribed specifications, and capture the live photograph using a webcam or the mobile QR-scan option.
- Fill in the remaining details, use “Save and Next” to verify each section, preview the complete form, then click “Complete Registration” — no change of any particular is possible after this point.
- Click the Payment tab, pay Rs. 1,000 online where applicable and click Submit. Take a printout of the e-receipt and of the system-generated application form. Non-generation of the e-receipt indicates that the payment has failed.
Note: Only ON-LINE applications are accepted — no other mode of application will be entertained, and there is no need to send a printout of the application to PFRDA’s office. Free online pre-examination training is available for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC(NCL) candidates, who must apply separately by email to recruitment.hr@pfrda.org.in with a scanned copy of the caste, income and asset or disability certificate on or before the last date of application. For any problem in filling the form or paying the fee, the helpline is the IBPS grievance portal at cgrs.ibps.in, mentioning ‘PFRDA – Officer Grade A 2026’ in the subject.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Recent colour picture (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) against a light, preferably white background; 200 x 230 pixels; 20–50 KB; JPG/JPEG. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Signed on white paper with a black ink pen; 140 x 60 pixels; 10–20 KB; JPG/JPEG. A signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not accepted. |
| Left thumb impression | On white paper with black or blue ink; up to 50 KB; JPG/JPEG. Candidates without a left thumb may use the right thumb. |
| Handwriting declaration | The prescribed declaration text, handwritten in English by the candidate only; 20–50 KB (up to 100 KB per the scanning guidelines); JPG/JPEG. Capital letters are not accepted. |
| Live photograph capture | Captured during the application using a webcam, or by scanning the QR code on a mobile phone |
| Photo identity proof | PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter’s Card with photograph, Bank Passbook with photograph, Aadhaar or E-Aadhaar with photograph, recent college or university identity card, Employee ID or Bar Council ID — required in original at the examination and interview. Ration Card and Learner’s Licence are NOT valid. |
| SC / ST certificate | In the format prescribed by the Government of India, where reservation is claimed |
| OBC (NCL) certificate | Issued on or after 01.04.2026 and before the date of document verification; to be submitted at the interview |
| EWS Income and Asset Certificate | Valid for Financial Year 2026–27, issued on or after 01.04.2026 in the prescribed Government of India format; to be submitted at the interview |
| Disability certificate (PwBD) | Latest permanent disability certificate in the prescribed format from a Competent Authority, issued prior to the closing date of application |
| No Objection Certificate | Required at the interview from candidates already serving in Govt / Quasi-Govt organizations or Public Sector Banks |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | Evidencing the qualification prescribed for the stream applied for, as on 31.07.2026 |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Website | PFRDA Careers Page |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than two streams — only the last application is treated as valid and every earlier one is summarily rejected, with no refund of the fees already paid.
- Submitting more than one application in a single stream — only the last completed application is retained and the fee paid for the others stands forfeited.
- Assuming details can be corrected later — no request for change of any particular, including category, is entertained once the application is finally submitted.
- Uploading the photograph in the signature field or the signature in the photograph field — candidates who do this are not allowed to appear for the examination.
- Uploading a signature or handwriting declaration written in CAPITAL LETTERS, or a declaration written by anyone other than the candidate — both are rejected outright.
- Carrying a Ration Card or a Learner’s Licence to the exam centre as photo ID — neither is accepted, and a name mismatch between the call letter and the ID also bars entry.
- Leaving the fee payment till 24.09.2026 — PFRDA takes no responsibility for applications that fail on the last day due to website load or payment failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 24.09.2026, and the fee payment must also be completed by the same date.
2. How many vacancies are there in PFRDA Officer Grade A 2026?
There are 30 posts in total — 25 in the General stream, 2 in Research, 2 in Actuary and 1 in Official Language (Rajbhasha).
3. What qualification is required for the General stream?
A Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma of minimum two years’ duration in any discipline, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Engineering, or ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA or CFA.
4. What is the age limit for PFRDA Assistant Manager 2026?
A candidate must not have exceeded 30 years as on 31.07.2026, that is, must have been born on or after 01.08.1996, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for Ex-servicemen.
5. What is the application fee for PFRDA Officer Grade A 2026?
Rs. 1,000 inclusive of GST for Unreserved/GEN, EWS and OBC candidates, and Nil for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-serviceman candidates; the fee is non-refundable.
6. What is the selection process and when are the exams?
Selection is a three-stage process — Phase I online screening on 15.10.2026, Phase II online examination on 20.11.2026 and a Phase III interview — with the final merit drawn from 85% weightage to Phase II and 15% to the interview.
7. What is the salary of a PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)?
The pay scale starts at a basic of Rs. 62,500 and rises to Rs. 1,26,100 over 17 years, with gross emoluments of approximately Rs. 2,05,000 per month at the minimum of scale.
8. Can I apply for more than one stream?
Yes, a candidate may apply for a maximum of two streams for which he or she is eligible, but a separate online application and a separate fee payment are required for each.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
