| PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for Multiple Stream Vacancies |
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) invites online applications for recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts in various streams including General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology (AI/ML specialization), Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Actuary, Legal, and Official Language (Rajbhasha) for the year 2025.
Interested candidates with relevant educational qualifications can apply online between 2 July 2025 and 6 August 2025. |
Vacancy Details with Category-wise Distribution
| Stream |
Total Posts |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
Unreserved (UR) |
PwBD |
| General Stream |
28 |
4 |
2 |
8 |
4 |
10 |
1* |
| Finance & Accounts |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
| Information Technology (AI/ML) |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
| Research (Economics) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Research (Statistics) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Actuary |
2 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Legal |
2 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
| Total |
40 |
11 |
4 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
1 |
* PwBD Reservation includes 1 post for Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability (SLD) or Mental Illness (MI).
| Eligibility Criteria |
- The minimum educational qualification varies by Stream (as on 31 July 2025):
- General Stream: Master’s degree in any discipline OR Bachelor’s degree in Law OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering OR professional qualification such as ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI) or CFA.
- Finance and Accounts: Graduate with professional finance qualifications such as ACA/FCA, ACS, ACMA, CFA.
- Information Technology: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical/CS/IT) or MCA or Bachelor’s degree with post-graduation in computers/IT (including AI/ML specialization).
- Research (Economics and Statistics): Master’s degree in the respective subjects.
- Actuary: Graduate and passed/ exempted in all seven core principles of Institute of Actuaries of India.
- Legal: Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- Official Language (Rajbhasha): Master’s degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualifications.
- Age limit: Maximum 30 years as on 31 July 2025 (relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates as per government norms).
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and computer literate (MS Office proficiency).
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| Selection Process |
The selection will be conducted in three phases:
- Phase I: Online Screening Examination – Two papers (100 marks each) including General Awareness, English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and subjects related to streams.
- Phase II: Online Examination – Two papers including descriptive English paper and subject-specific objective paper. Phase II shortlists candidates for interview.
- Phase III: Interview – Final stage of selection. Final merit is based on Phase II exam marks (85%) and Interview (15%).
Note: Separate cutoffs, negative marking (1/4th), and bilingual papers (Hindi and English except English paper) apply. |
| Application Fee |
- General, EWS, OBC Category: ₹1,000 (including GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Nil
- Payment must be made online by Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
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| Activity |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
2 July 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
6 August 2025 |
| Phase I Examination Date |
September 6, 2025 |
| Phase II Examination Date |
October 6, 2025 |
| Interview Dates |
To be notified later |
| How to Apply Online |
- Visit the official PFRDA recruitment portal: pfrda.org.in/careers
- Locate the “Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025” notification and read carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Register a new profile with valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application with accurate details and upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwriting declaration as per specifications.
- Submit the application form and pay the required application fee online.
- Save and print the application confirmation for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1: What is the last date to apply?
- A1: 6 August 2025 (Online application closes at 11.59 PM).
- Q2: How many vacancies are there in total?
- A2: 40 vacancies across multiple streams.
- Q3: Can I apply for multiple streams?
- A3: Yes, but maximum for two streams; separate application and fee for each.
- Q4: What is the selection process?
- A4: Three phases – Online Screening test, Main Exam, and Interview.
- Q5: Is there age relaxation?
- A5: Yes, as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen.
- Q6: Where can I apply online?
- A6: On official PFRDA website: pfrda.org.in/careers
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Best wishes to all candidates applying for PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025!
