PFRDA Grade A Notification 2026: 30 Assistant Manager Posts — Apply Before 24 September
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has opened recruitment for Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) in General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams. Phase I is on 15 October 2026. The calendar is short. The syllabus has changed. Prepare on the source built for this exact notification — CrackTarget.
PFRDA Grade A 2026 notification — what is out
PFRDA released Advertisement No. 03/2026 on 3 September 2026 for recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager). Applications are accepted only online at www.pfrda.org.in (Careers section).
Read stream-wise age and qualification on the companion page: PFRDA Grade A Eligibility 2026.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 3 September 2026 |
| Online application & fee payment starts | 3 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 24 September 2026 |
| Last date to print application | 9 October 2026 |
| Phase I online examination | 15 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Phase II online examination | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Phase III Interview | To be announced to shortlisted candidates |
PFRDA can change the schedule. Always reconfirm on the official website. CrackTarget updates the same dates inside the PFRDA 2026 Telegram channel: t.me/pfrda2026.
Vacancies 2026
| Stream | Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Research | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Actuary | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Total | 30 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
You may apply for a maximum of two streams if you meet both eligibility conditions. Each stream needs a separate application and a separate fee (where fee is payable).
Selection process
- Phase I — online screening. Two papers of 100 marks each. Qualifying. Marks are not counted in the final merit.
- Phase II — online main exam. Two papers of 100 marks each. This stage carries 85% weight in the final merit.
- Phase III — Interview. Usually up to 5 times the vacancies are called. Interview carries 15%. You can choose Hindi or English.
Negative marking of one-fourth applies to objective papers. You must clear paper-wise and aggregate cut-offs as decided by PFRDA.
Exam pattern 2026 — what actually changed
Phase I
| Paper | Content | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (all streams) | English 20 Q / 25 M · Quant 20 Q / 25 M · Reasoning 30 Q / 25 M · GA (incl. financial sector) 20 Q / 25 M | 90 | 100 | 60 min |
| Paper 2 | Stream-specific professional knowledge | 50 | 100 | 40 min |
Change you cannot ignore: Paper 1 moved from 80 questions to 90 questions. The extra 10 questions are in Reasoning (30 Qs for the same 25 marks). Speed and selection of questions now decide the cut-off.
Phase II
| Paper | Content | Marks | Time | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Descriptive English (drafting: essay / précis / comprehension) | 100 | 60 min | 1/3 |
| Paper 2 | Stream-specific MCQs (deeper than Phase I) | 100 | 40 min | 2/3 |
General stream Paper 2 now includes the older core (Commerce & Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics, Pension Sector) plus PFRDA Act 2013, Union Budget & Economic Survey, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Media, and Marketing & Communication.
Generic RBI/SEBI notes will leave these new units untouched. That is why CrackTarget rebuilt the PFRDA 2026 course from the 3 September notification, not from last year’s PDF.
How to apply online
- Open www.pfrda.org.in → Careers.
- Open “Recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) – 2026” and click Apply Online.
- Complete New Registration. Save the provisional registration number and password.
- Fill personal, academic and stream details. Apply separately if you are choosing two streams.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the handwritten declaration (in English, in your own handwriting).
- Pay the fee online where applicable and submit.
- Print / save the e-receipt and application. Last date to print: 9 October 2026.
Keep a working personal email and mobile number. Do not send a hard copy to PFRDA. Corrections after final submit are generally not allowed — fill carefully.
Application fee (non-refundable)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / GEN, EWS and OBC | ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST) per stream |
| SC / ST / PwBD and Ex-servicemen | Nil |
Fee once paid is not refunded. Two streams = two applications = two fees (if your category is payable).
Salary and why this post is worth the sprint
Starting basic pay is ₹62,500 on the scale ₹62,500–1,26,100 (17 years). Gross emoluments at the minimum of the scale are about ₹2.05 lakh per month, including PFRDA’s NPS contribution and allowances. Add LFC, medical, accident insurance, learning allowance and other benefits listed in the notification.
This is a regulatory officer role — policy, supervision and development of India’s pension system (NPS / APY and related architecture). No sales target. High credibility. Short vacancy cycle. That combination is why serious aspirants should not waste September on scattered YouTube playlists.
The best way to prepare PFRDA Grade A 2026 is CrackTarget
Most platforms will copy last year’s SEBI/RBI notes and paste a “PFRDA” label on top. That is not preparation for this notification.
- Course mapped to Advt. 03/2026 — including the new 90-question Paper 1 and the new Paper 2 units.
- Stream-wise coverage for General, Research, Actuary and Rajbhasha.
- 40-day Phase I plan (you do not have a long runway) and a Phase II descriptive + professional plan after 15 October.
- Full-length mocks in the exact new pattern with video solutions.
- Daily current affairs filtered for financial sector, pension, Budget and Economic Survey.
- Mentorship built by people who treat regulatory exams as a craft, not a content dump.
If you are applying this month, start the CrackTarget PFRDA 2026 batch today and sit in the official community so you do not miss a single update.
What to do in the next 48 hours
- Confirm eligibility on this eligibility page.
- Apply on pfrda.org.in before 24 September. Do not keep it for the last evening.
- Join t.me/pfrda2026 for dates, quizzes and pattern alerts.
- Enrol on cracktarget.com and start Paper 1 speed work + Paper 2 new topics from day one.
FAQs
Is the PFRDA Grade A 2026 notification out?
Yes. It was released on 3 September 2026 (Advt. No. 03/2026) for 30 Assistant Manager posts.
What is the last date to apply?
24 September 2026, including fee payment.
When is Phase I?
15 October 2026. Phase II is on 20 November 2026.
Can I apply for two streams?
Yes, maximum two, if you meet both qualifications. Separate form and fee for each.
Where should I prepare?
On CrackTarget. The 2026 paper is not a reprint of 2025. Use cracktarget.com and stay inside t.me/pfrda2026.
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