PFRDA Officer Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Posts

Post Date / Update: 4 September 2026, 12:13 PM

Short Information

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager). A total of 30 vacancies have been announced across General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 3 September 2026 to 24 September 2026. The Phase-I examination is scheduled for 15 October 2026, while the Phase-II examination is scheduled for 20 November 2026.

PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Organisation: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
• Advertisement No.: 03/2026
• Post: Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)
• Total Vacancies: 30 Posts
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 3 September 2026
• Last Date: 24 September 2026
• Phase-I Exam: 15 October 2026
• Phase-II Exam: 20 November 2026
• Interview: As per Schedule
• Job Location: As per PFRDA requirements

Vacancy Details

Officer Grade A – General

• Total: 25 Posts
• UR: 12
• OBC: 8
• EWS: 3
• SC: 5
• ST: 2

Officer Grade A – Research

• Total: 2 Posts

Officer Grade A – Actuary

• Total: 2 Posts

Officer Grade A – Official Language (Rajbhasha)

• Total: 1 Post

Total Vacancies: 30 Posts

Note: The supplied category-wise information gives a total of 30 posts for the overall recruitment, while the stream-wise breakup is provided separately above.

Educational Qualification

General: Master’s Degree/2-year PG Diploma in any discipline, or LLB, Engineering Degree, or professional qualifications such as ACA/FCA/ACS/FCS/ACMA/FCMA/CFA.

Research: Master’s Degree/2-year PG Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Econometrics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, AI, ML or related disciplines.

Actuary: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university/institute with Pass/Exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI).

Official Language: Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at Bachelor’s level, or specified postgraduate combinations involving Sanskrit, English, Economics, Commerce and Hindi.

Required Experience

The supplied recruitment details do not specify separate experience requirements for the four streams. Candidates should check the detailed PFRDA Advertisement No. 03/2026 for any stream-specific experience or additional eligibility conditions.

Age Limit

Age calculated as on 31 July 2026:

• Minimum Age: Not specified in the supplied details
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per PFRDA Officer Grade A recruitment rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No Fee

The application fee is payable through the prescribed online payment methods, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes:

• Phase-I Examination: 15 October 2026
• Phase-II Examination: 20 November 2026
• Interview: As per Schedule

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed examination pattern, qualifying criteria and weightage applicable to each stage.

Important Dates

• Application Begin: 3 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 24 September 2026
• Phase-I Examination: 15 October 2026
• Phase-II Examination: 20 November 2026
• Interview: As per Schedule
• Admit Card: Before Examination

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official PFRDA website.
2. Open Advertisement No. 03/2026 – Officer Grade A Recruitment.
3. Read the detailed notification carefully.
4. Check your eligibility for the relevant stream.
5. Complete the online registration.
6. Enter your personal, educational and other required details.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
8. Pay the applicable examination fee.
9. Review all details carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the application before 24 September 2026.
11. Save and print the final application form and payment receipt.

Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready, as applicable:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Valid identity proof
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
• Professional qualification certificates
• IAI-related documents for Actuary candidates
• Category/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable
• Other documents specified in the PFRDA notification

Important Instructions

• Select the stream only after carefully checking its specific educational requirements.
• Verify the applicable age criteria and relaxation before applying.
• Ensure that all qualifications and certificates meet the requirements prescribed in the notification.
• Complete the application and fee payment before 24 September 2026.
• Check all entered information before submitting the final form.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
• Monitor the official PFRDA website for Phase-I/Phase-II admit cards and interview updates.

Official Website / Apply Link

PFRDA Official Website: https://www.pfrda.org.in/

Candidates should use the official PFRDA website to access the Officer Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 notification and online application form.

Application Begin : 03/09/2026 Last Date for Apply Online : 24/09/2026 Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 24/09/2026 Phase – I Examination Date : 15/10/2026 Phase – II Examination Date : 20/11/2026 Admit Card Available : Before Exam Interview Date : As per Schedule

Recent passport-size photograph Signature Valid identity proof Educational qualification certificates and marksheets Professional qualification certificates IAI-related documents for Actuary candidates Category/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable Other documents specified in the PFRDA notification

Visit the official PFRDA website. Open Advertisement No. 03/2026 – Officer Grade A Recruitment. Read the detailed notification carefully. Check your eligibility for the relevant stream. Complete the online registration. Enter your personal, educational and other required details. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. Pay the applicable examination fee. Review all details carefully before final submission. Submit the application before 24 September 2026. Save and print the final application form and payment receipt.