PFRDA Recruitment 2025: Apply for Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Posts in Multiple Streams

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has officially announced a golden opportunity for young professionals by releasing the Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025 notification. This recruitment drive spans multiple streams, including General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics and Statistics), Legal, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), a statutory body under the Government of India, administers and supervises the country’s pension framework. Established under the PFRDA Act, 2013, the authority plays a crucial role in building a robust retirement system for the country. Through this recruitment notification, it invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for a total of 40 vacancies.

Highlights of the PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ Notification 2025

• Organization: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
• Post Name: Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager)
• Vacancies: 40
• Streams: General, Finance & Accounts, IT, Research (Economics and Statistics), Actuary, Legal, Rajbhasha
• Mode of Application: Online
• Job Location: Anywhere in India
• Probation Period: 1 year
• Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹1,57,000 at entry level
• Official Notification Date: 29 June 2025

Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 2nd July 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fees: 6th August 2025
• Phase I Exam Date: 6th September 2025 (Saturday)
• Phase II Exam Date: 6th October 2025 (Monday)
• Phase III – Interview: To be notified to shortlisted candidates after Phase II

Application Fee

Category	Fee (INR)
UR / EWS / OBC	₹1,000 (Incl. GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen	NIL

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years (i.e., candidate must not have been born later than 31.07.1995)

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (additional age relaxation over category)
• Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates: As per Government guidelines

Vacancy Breakup by Stream (Total: 40 Posts)

Stream	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
General	4	2	8	4	10	28
Finance and Accounts	1	–	–	–	1	2
Information Technology	1	–	–	–	1	2
Research (Economics)	–	–	1	–	–	1
Research (Statistics)	–	1	–	–	1	2
Actuary	–	–	1	–	1	2
Legal	–	–	1	–	1	2
Official Language	–	–	–	–	1	1

PwBD Reservation: 1 post (for Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness or Multiple Disabilities)

Eligibility Criteria (As on 31st July 2025)

1. Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen.

2. Educational Qualifications

Each stream has specific academic requirements:

General Stream

• Master’s Degree in any discipline
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Engineering
  OR
• Membership of ICAI/ICSI/ICMAI (ACA, FCA, ACS, FCS, ACMA, FCMA)
  OR
• CFA Charterholder

Finance and Accounts

• Graduation from a recognized university
  AND
• ACA or FCA from ICAI, ACS or FCS from ICSI, ACMA or FCMA from ICMAI, or a CFA qualification.

Information Technology (Preferably in AI and ML)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, ECE, IT, or CS)
  OR
• Master’s in Computer Applications
  OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + 2-year PG qualification in IT/Computer Science
  Specializations in AI/ML are highly preferred.

Research (Economics & Statistics)

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Finance-focused Business Administration, or Econometrics.

Actuary

• Graduate + Passed or exempted in all 7 ‘Core Principles’ exams of the Institute of Actuaries of India

Legal

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Official Language (Rajbhasha)

• Postgraduate degree in Hindi with English studied at the undergraduate level.
  OR
• Master’s degree in Sanskrit, English, Economics, or Commerce, with Hindi as one of the subjects during the bachelor’s program.

Salary Structure

Basic Pay Scale (Grade ‘A’ Officer):

• ₹44,500 – annual increment of ₹2,500 for 4 years – ₹54,500 – followed by ₹2,850 increment for 7 years – ₹74,450 – on crossing EB – ₹2,850 increment for 4 Years – ₹85,850 – followed by a single annual increment of ₹3,300 – culminating in a final pay of ₹89,150.
• Total Career Progression: 17 years

Gross Monthly Emoluments:

• Approximately ₹1,57,000 per month at the entry-level
• Includes:
  • Basic Pay
  • DA
  • HRA
  • Grade Allowance
  • Special Allowance
  • NPS Contribution by PFRDA
  • Other perks

Perks and Benefits

In addition to the handsome salary, selected officers will be entitled to a host of benefits such as:

• Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
• Reimbursement of Medical Expenses (Hospitalisation & OPD)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Education Allowance
• Briefcase & Spectacles Reimbursement
• House Cleaning and Furnishing Allowance
• Computer Purchase Scheme
• Conveyance Reimbursement
• Learning and Knowledge Updation Allowance
• Meal Card and more

Probation Period

• All selected candidates will be placed under probation for 1 year.
• Confirmation will depend on:
  • Satisfactory performance during probation
  • Positive background verification

Posting and Service Conditions

• The recruited officers can be posted anywhere in India as per organizational needs.
• They will be governed by the PFRDA Employees’ Service Regulations, 2015 (as amended).

Selection Process

Phase I: Online Screening Test

• Objective-type test
• Conducted separately for each stream
• Designed to shortlist candidates for Phase II

Phase II: Online Examination

• Stream-specific paper
• Only those who qualify Phase I will appear

Phase III: Interview

• Candidates who clear Phase II will be invited for the final Interview.
• The weightage of marks for the Online Exam and Interview will be decided by PFRDA.

How to Apply

1. Candidates must apply online from 2nd July to 6th August 2025.
2. Candidates must submit their applications through the designated online recruitment portal.
3. Ensure that you have:
   • A valid mobile number and email ID
   • Scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all documents
4. Fill out the application form carefully and pay the application fee if applicable.
5. Keep a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future use.

Multiple applications for the same stream will lead to disqualification. Apply only once.

General Instructions

• Applicants should verify their eligibility requirements prior to submitting their application.
• Supplying incorrect details or indulging in any fraudulent conduct can result in disqualification.
• PFRDA holds the authority to alter or withdraw the recruitment process at any point.
• Admit cards and further updates will be shared via email/SMS and official announcements.

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