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

The online application process has started from September 3, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to September 24, 2026.

Before applying, candidates should carefully check the stream-wise eligibility requirements because the educational qualifications are different for each stream.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026: Highlights

PFRDA Officer Grade A Vacancy 2026

PFRDA has announced 30 vacancies in total. The General stream accounts for the majority of the vacancies, while the remaining posts are distributed among Research, Actuary and Official Language streams.

Stream-wise Vacancy Details

The notification also provides for 2 PwBD vacancies under the General stream, with horizontal reservation.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2026

PFRDA Officer Grade A Age Limit 2026

The maximum age limit for the recruitment is 30 years as on July 31, 2026.

In simple terms, a candidate must have been born on or after August 1, 1996.

Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories as per the notification.

Only eligible OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates can claim OBC reservation. OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Selection Process 2026

The selection process is conducted in three stages:

Phase I → Phase II → Interview

Phase I is essentially a screening stage. Its marks are used for shortlisting candidates for Phase II but are not added to the final selection score.

The final merit is prepared using Phase II and Interview marks.

Thus, candidates should not focus only on clearing Phase I. Performance in Phase II carries the major weightage of 85% in the final selection.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Exam Pattern 2026

Phase I Exam Pattern

Phase I consists of two papers, and both papers are objective in nature.

Paper 1 – Common Paper

Time: 60 minutes

Paper 2 – Stream-Specific Paper

There is one-fourth negative marking for incorrect answers in both papers of Phase I. Candidates must clear the required individual and aggregate cut-offs to move to the next stage.

Importantly, Phase I marks are used only for shortlisting and do not contribute to the final merit list.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Phase II Exam Pattern

Phase II is more important from the final selection perspective because its marks carry 85% weightage along with the interview.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Salary 2026

The salary is one of the major attractions of the PFRDA Officer Grade A post.

The pay scale is:

₹62,500 – 3,600 (4) – ₹76,900 – 4,050 (7) – ₹1,05,250 – EB – 4,050 (4) – ₹1,21,450 – 4,650 (1) – ₹1,26,100

The scale extends over 17 years.

At the minimum of the scale, the present gross emoluments are approximately ₹2,05,000 per month, including PFRDA’s contribution towards NPS and various allowances.

Salary at a Glance

In addition to the salary, PFRDA provides several benefits such as Leave Fare Concession, medical expenses, personal accident insurance, children education allowance, knowledge updation allowance, conveyance expenses, house cleaning allowance, staff furnishing scheme, computer purchase scheme and Pluxee Meal Card, among other admissible benefits.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Application Fee 2026

The application fee depends on the candidate’s category.

Candidates applying for more than one stream (maximum 2 permitted) must submit a separate application and pay the requisite fee for each stream.

PFRDA Officer Grade A Important Dates 2026

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind

How to Apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online. The process is straightforward, but applicants should enter their educational and personal details carefully because mistakes in the application can create problems later.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official PFRDA website: www.pfrda.org.in
2. Click on “Careers” and open the notification titled “PFRDA Recruitment Exercise – Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) – 2026”
3. Click “Apply Online” and select “Click Here for New Registration”
4. Enter your name, contact details and email ID; note the provisional registration number and password generated
5. Use “Save and Next” to fill the application form in stages if needed
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per specifications
7. Click “Preview” to verify all details, then “Complete Registration” (no changes allowed after this step)
8. Click “Payment” and pay the applicable fee online (skip if exempted)
9. Click “Submit” — a printout of the application is not required to be sent to PFRDA

PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?

PFRDA has announced 30 vacancies for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) across General, Research, Actuary and Official Language streams.

2. What is the last date to apply for PFRDA Officer Grade A Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submitting the online application is September 24, 2026.

3. What is the age limit for PFRDA Officer Grade A?

Candidates must not have exceeded 30 years of age as on July 31, 2026. The candidate must have been born on or after August 1, 1996, subject to applicable age relaxation.

4. What is the salary of PFRDA Officer Grade A?

The Officer Grade A pay scale is ₹62,500 to ₹1,26,100. The approximate gross emoluments at the minimum of the scale are ₹2.05 lakh per month, including applicable allowances and PFRDA’s NPS contribution.

5. What is the application fee for PFRDA Grade A Recruitment?

General, EWS and OBC candidates have to pay ₹1,000. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the application fee.

6. Can a candidate apply for two PFRDA streams?

Yes. A candidate can apply for a maximum of two streams, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for both.

7. What is the selection process for PFRDA Officer Grade A?

The selection process includes Phase I, Phase II and Interview.

8. What is the final selection weightage?

Phase II carries 85% weightage, while the Interview carries 15% weightage.

9. When is the PFRDA Grade A Phase I exam?

The Phase I examination is scheduled for October 15, 2026.

10. When is the PFRDA Grade A Phase II exam?

The Phase II examination is scheduled for November 20, 2026.

11. Is Phase I marks counted in the final selection?

No. Phase I marks are used only for shortlisting candidates for Phase II and are not counted in the final selection.

12. Where can PFRDA Officer Grade A candidates be posted?

PFRDA currently has offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, but selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India according to the requirements of the Authority.