The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the notification for 40 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts in various streams under Advt. No. 01/2025.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 02 July to 06 August 2025 at pfrda.org.in.
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority PFRDAPFRDA Assistant Manager Grade A Recruitment 2025PFRDA Advt No 01/2025 : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) |
PFRDA Assistant Manager (Grade A) Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Stream | No. of Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28 | Master’s in any discipline OR Bachelor’s in Law/Engineering OR CA/CS/CFA/ICWA |
| Finance & Accounts | 02 | Graduation + CA/CS/CFA/ICWA |
| Information Technology | 02 | B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE) OR MCA OR Postgraduate in CS/IT |
| Research (Economics) | 01 | Master’s in Economics/Statistics/Commerce/Finance/Econometrics |
| Research (Statistics) | 02 | Master’s in Statistics/Economics/Commerce/Finance/Econometrics |
| Legal | 02 | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) |
| Actuarial | 02 | Graduation + Passed all 7 Core Principles exams of Institute of Actuaries of India |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 01 | Master’s in Hindi with English as one subject at Graduation level |
Age Limit (as on 31.07.2025)
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Date of Birth: On or after 01 August 1995
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Selection Process
- Phase I – Online Preliminary Exam (Objective + English Descriptive)
- Phase II – Stream-specific Professional Paper
- Phase III – Interview
✅ Final selection based on Phase II + Interview score
PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern
Phase I – Online Screening Test
| Paper | Stream | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | All Streams | 80 (Aptitude-based) | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II | Stream-Specific | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer- Paper I includes English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness (with special focus on Financial Sector)
Phase II – Mains Exam
| Paper | Description | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English (Descriptive – Essay, Precis, etc.) | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II | Stream-Specific MCQs | 100 | 40 minutes |
- Paper I tests communication & drafting ability
- Paper II tests deep domain knowledge based on your applied stream
- 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers in Paper II only
PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025 : Detailed Syllabus
Common Topics (Phase I – Paper I)
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Ratio, Percentage, Time & Work
- Profit & Loss
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism, Coding-Decoding
- Inequality, Direction Sense
General Awareness (Finance & Current Affairs)
- Economic & Financial News
- Recent Banking & Regulatory Developments
- Pension & Insurance Sectors
- Static GK, Government Schemes
Stream-Specific Syllabus (Phase I & II – Paper II)
1. General Stream
- Commerce & Accountancy
- Management & Finance
- PFRDA Act & Pension Sector Reforms
- Companies Act, SEBI, and IRDAI regulations
2. Finance & Accounts
- Accounting Principles
- Financial & Cost Accounting
- Auditing & Taxation
- Financial Management
- IND-AS, Budgeting
3. Information Technology (IT)
- DBMS, SQL, Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Networking & Cybersecurity
- Data Structures, Programming (C, Java)
4. Legal Stream
- Indian Constitution
- Company Law
- Contract Law, RTI Act
- PFRDA Act, SEBI, RBI Guidelines
- Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes
5. Research (Economics & Statistics)
- Micro & Macro Economics
- Public Finance
- Time Series, Regression, Probability
- Statistical Inference and Sampling
6. Rajbhasha
- Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa
- Official Language Act
- Terminology related to Pension/Banking/Legal
7. Actuarial
- Probability & Statistics
- Actuarial Models
- Annuities, Risk Theory
- Group Insurance and Premium Estimation
Preparation Tips
Practice descriptive writing for Phase II Paper I- Solve previous year papers of SEBI, RBI, and PFRDA
- Focus more on your applied stream (Paper II)
- Keep current affairs updated daily
- Attempt mock tests regularly and review your performance
How to Apply PFRDA Assistant Manager (Grade A) Recruitment 2025
- Visit pfrda.org.in
- Click on “Careers” section → Advertisement 01/2025
- Register with basic details
- Login and fill the application form
- Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and take a printout for reference
Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹44,500/- per month
- Plus applicable DA, HRA, Grade Allowances as per 7th CPC
- Probation Period: 1 year (may be extended)
Important Links:
| Apply Online | |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in PFRDA Grade A 2025?
👉 Total 40 posts across 8 streams.
Q2. Can I apply for more than one stream?
👉 Yes, you can apply for up to two streams (separate applications required).
Q3. What is the maximum age limit?
👉 30 years as on 31 July 2025 (relaxations applicable).
Q4. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹1,000 for Gen/OBC/EWS; No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
Q5. What is the mode of selection?
👉 Phase I (Prelims) → Phase II (Professional Exam) → Interview.