The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the statutory regulator for the pension sector in India, has invited online applications for Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts in General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams under Advertisement No. 03/2026.
The PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 online application window is open from 03rd September 2026 to 24th September 2026. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, application fee, important dates, official notification and the apply-online link.
PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – 30 Posts
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Post Name |
Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
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| Total Vacancies |
30 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 30 years (as on 31.07.2026) |
| Salary |
As per PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ pay rules |
| Minimum Qualification |
Master’s / PG Diploma / Law / Engineering / CA / CS / CMA / CFA or stream-specific PG (as on 31.07.2026) |
| Application Fee |
₹1,000 (UR/EWS/OBC) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) |
| Selection Process |
Phase-I Online Exam + Phase-II Online Exam + Interview |
| Job Location |
As per PFRDA posting |
| Last Date |
24 September 2026 |
✅ PFRDA Officer Grade A Vacancy 2026 Stream Wise List:
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Stream |
No. of Vacancies |
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Officer Grade ‘A’ – General |
25 |
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Officer Grade ‘A’ – Research |
02 |
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Officer Grade ‘A’ – Actuary |
02 |
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Officer Grade ‘A’ – Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
01 |
✅ PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Stream |
Educational Qualification (as on 31.07.2026) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
Maximum age is 30 years as on 31.07.2026 (born on or after 01.08.1996). Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years and OBC (NCL) – 3 years, where posts are reserved. Creamy-layer OBC candidates cannot apply under OBC.
✅ PFRDA Officer Grade A 2026 Selection Process:
Selection is a three-phase process:
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Phase-I Online Screening Exam (15 October 2026): Paper-1 – English, Quant, Reasoning, GA (100 marks / 60 min); Paper-2 – stream-specific MCQ (100 marks / 40 min)
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Phase-II Online Exam (20 November 2026): Paper-1 – English Descriptive (100 marks, 1/3 weightage); Paper-2 – stream-specific MCQ (100 marks, 2/3 weightage)
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Phase-III Interview for candidates who qualify Phase-II
✅ PFRDA Officer Grade A 2026 Application Fee:
- Unreserved / EWS / OBC: ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST, non-refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil
- Payment Method: Online only from 03.09.2026 to 24.09.2026
✅ PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Online Registration & Fee Payment |
03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 |
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Last Date to Edit Application |
24 September 2026 |
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Last Date to Print Application |
09 October 2026 |
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Phase-I Online Examination |
15 October 2026 (Thursday) |
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Phase-II Online Examination |
20 November 2026 (Friday) |
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Phase-III Interview |
To be intimated |
✅ PFRDA Officer Grade A 2026 Important Links:
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PFRDA Officer Grade A Detailed Notification PDF |
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PFRDA Officer Grade A Apply Online |
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PFRDA Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only at the PFRDA / IBPS registration portal. Do not send the system-generated printout to PFRDA.
- Step 1: Visit PFRDA Online Application Portal from 03.09.2026 to 24.09.2026.
- Step 2: Complete new registration and note the registration number and password.
- Step 3: Fill educational and stream details as on 31.07.2026 and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Step 4: Pay the fee online, if applicable, and submit the form.
- Step 5: Take a printout of the application on or before 09 October 2026 for the examination.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
30 posts (General 25, Research 02, Actuary 02 and Rajbhasha 01).
What is the age limit for PFRDA Grade A 2026?
Maximum 30 years as on 31.07.2026 (born on or after 01.08.1996), with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the last date for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?
24 September 2026.
What is the selection process for PFRDA Officer Grade A 2026?
Phase-I online exam on 15 October 2026, Phase-II online exam on 20 November 2026 and Interview.
What is the application fee for PFRDA Grade A 2026?
₹1,000 for UR/EWS/OBC. SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Can a graduate apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A General stream?
Yes, if the candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Engineering, or professional qualifications such as CA/CS/CMA/CFA. Otherwise a Master’s / two-year PG Diploma is required.