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.