PFRDA Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Officer Grade 'A' Positions
This article summarizes the recruitment notification by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) posts. It covers important details such as the salary, available streams, age limit, and the online application process. The gross emolument is approximately Rs. 1,57,000/- per month.
Organization: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Post: Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager)
Streams: General, Finance and Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Actuary, Legal and Official Language (Rajbhasha)
Vacancy Details: Stream-wise Distribution of Posts
Stream | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR/GEN | Total Posts |
General | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Finance and Accounts | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
Information Technology (Preferably in AI and ML) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
Research (Economics) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Research (Statistics) | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
Actuary | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
Legal | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
Total | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
Age Limit: Determining Eligibility Based on Age
A candidate must not have exceeded 30 years as on July 31, 2025 (born on or after August 01, 1995).
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories:
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: Up to 5 years.
Other Backward Classes: Up to 3 years.
PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxations for OBC/SC/ST PwBD candidates).
Ex-servicemen: 5 years.
Educational Qualification: Essential Academic Requirements
General Stream: Master's Degree in any discipline, Bachelor's Degree in Law, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University, ACA/FCA from ICAI, ACS/FCS from ICSI, or ACMA/ FCMA from ICMAI or CFA from CFA Institute.
Finance and Accounts: Graduation from a recognized university AND ACA/ FCA from ICAI or ACS/FCS from ICSI or ACMA/ FCMA from ICMAI or CFA from CFA Institute.
Information Technology: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (relevant fields) or Masters in Computer Application or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a post-graduate qualification (minimum 2 years duration) in computers/information technology. Specializations in AI and ML are preferred.
Research (Economics/Statistics): Master's Degree in Statistics/Economics/Commerce/Business Administration (Finance)/Econometrics.
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.
Legal: Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University/ Institute.
Official Language (Rajbhasha): Master's Degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor's Degree level or Master's Degree in Sanskrit/ English/ Economics/ Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor's Degree level from a recognized University/ Institute.
Application Fee: Details of Payment
Unreserved/GEN, EWS & OBC: Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Selection Process: Outlines of the Three-Stage Examination
Phase I: On-line screening examination consisting of two papers (100 marks each)
Phase II: On-line examination consisting of two papers (100 marks each)
Phase III: Interview
Important Dates: Key Dates to Remember
Online Application and Payment of Fee: 23.06.2025 - 06.08.2025
Phase - I On-line Examination: September 06, 2025 (Saturday)
Phase - II On-line Examination: October 06, 2025 (Monday)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many streams can a candidate apply for? Candidates are permitted to apply for a maximum of 2 streams based on their eligibility and educational qualifications. Separate online applications with the required fees must be submitted for each stream.
Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories? Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per government rules. For example, there is a relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories and up to 3 years for OBC candidates.
What is the selection process for Officer Grade 'A' posts? The selection process consists of three phases: Phase I (online screening examination), Phase II (online examination), and Phase III (interview). Candidates must qualify in each phase to be considered for the final selection.
Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the examinations? The detailed syllabus for Phase I and Phase II examinations is available in the Annexure of the official recruitment advertisement on the PFRDA website.