The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the official notification for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 03/2026.

A total of 30 Assistant Manager vacancies are available across General, Research, Actuary and Official Language streams. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.
Candidates interested in the PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 should check the official notification for eligibility, age limit, selection process, examination pattern and other important details before applying.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Post | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 03 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 September 2026 |
| Phase I Exam | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase II Exam | 20 November 2026 |
| Official Website | PFRDA |
PFRDA Grade A Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 03 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 |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
| Interview | As per Schedule |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 |
The examination fee can be paid through the prescribed online payment methods, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
PFRDA Grade A Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as on 31 July 2026.
- Minimum Age: Not Applicable
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation will be available to eligible categories as per PFRDA rules.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed age-related conditions and relaxation provisions.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Vacancy 2026
PFRDA has announced 30 Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) vacancies.
| Post / Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer Grade A – General | 25 |
| Officer Grade A – Research | 02 |
| Officer Grade A – Actuary | 02 |
| Officer Grade A – Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 01 |
| Total | 30 |
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 12 |
| OBC | 08 |
| EWS | 03 |
| SC | 05 |
| ST | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
PFRDA Grade A Eligibility 2026
The educational qualification varies according to the Assistant Manager stream.
1. Officer Grade A – General
Candidates should possess any one of the qualifications prescribed by PFRDA, including:
- Master’s Degree or 2‑year PG Diploma in any discipline, or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), or
- Engineering Degree, or
- ACA / FCA / ACS / FCS / ACMA / FCMA / CFA qualification.
Candidates should check the notification for the complete qualification requirements.
2. Officer Grade A – Research
Candidates should have a Master’s Degree or 2‑year PG Diploma in relevant disciplines such as:
- Economics
- Commerce
- Business Administration
- Econometrics
- Finance
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Related disciplines
3. Officer Grade A – Actuary
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university/institute along with Pass/Exemption in all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI), as prescribed.
4. Officer Grade A – Official Language (Rajbhasha)
Candidates should possess the prescribed Master’s Degree combination involving Hindi/Hindi Translation and English, or the specified combinations involving Sanskrit, English, Economics or Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor’s level.
For complete stream-wise eligibility, candidates should read the official PFRDA notification carefully.
PFRDA Grade A Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Officer Grade A Assistant Manager recruitment includes the stages prescribed by PFRDA:
Phase I Examination → Phase II Examination → Interview → Final Selection
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to proceed further in the recruitment process.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Exam Dates 2026
The recruitment examination will be conducted in two phases:
- Phase I: 15 October 2026
- Phase II: 20 November 2026
The admit card will be released before the respective examination. Candidates should regularly check the official PFRDA website for updates.
How to Apply for PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official PFRDA recruitment/application portal.
- Read the PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager notification carefully.
- Check your eligibility, age and stream-specific qualification.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Enter personal and educational details correctly.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Review the application form before submission.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Save and print the final application form for future reference.
Application Period: 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.
Documents Required for PFRDA Grade A Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Valid ID proof
- Date of birth proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD/Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
- Other documents specified in the notification
PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| PFRDA Official Website | Click Here |
