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Advt No: 03/2026Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)06/09/2026

PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 Online Form

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced recruitment for 30 Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) positions for 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official portal from 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.

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Important Dates

Online Apply Start Date
03 September 2026
Online Apply Last Date
24 September 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
24 September 2026
Tier-I Exam Date
15 October 2026
Tier-II Exam Date
20 November 2026
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Date
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Vacancies & Eligibility
Official Cadre
Vacancies30Total Posts
Prescribed Qualification

Master's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Law/Engineering, ACA/FCA, ACS/FCS, ACMA/FCMA, CFA, or specific professional qualifications depending on the post.

Detailed vacancy & qualification criteria in the matrix below

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS
₹1000/-
SC / ST / PwBD
₹0/-
Payment accepted online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Online: UPI, Cards & Net Banking

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 30 Years as on 31 July 2026 (Age relaxation applicable as per PFRDA regulations)
OBC: +3ySC/ST: +5yPwD: +10yExSM

Vacancy Details & Educational Qualifications

Official allocations across cadres, vacancies, category quota, and prescribed eligibility criteria.

4 Allocations

Category Quota & Vacancy Distribution

Total Quota: 30 Seats
TOTAL304 Categories
Hover or tap any circle slice or category card to inspect exact seat quotas and percentages.
PFRDAPrescribed Discipline

General

Sanctioned Seats:25 Posts
Master's Degree / Post-Graduation

Master's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma (minimum two years' duration) in any discipline or Bachelor's Degree in Law or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or ACA/FCA from ICAI or ACS/FCS from ICSI or ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI or CFA from CFA Institute.

Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience / Council Registration
PFRDAPrescribed Discipline

Actuary

Sanctioned Seats:02 Posts
Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Discipline

Graduation from a recognized University / Institute AND Pass or exemption in all Seven (07) 'Core Principles' subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) Examination.

Fresher Candidates Eligible
PFRDAPrescribed Discipline

Research

Sanctioned Seats:02 Posts
Master's Degree / Post-Graduation

Master's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative and specialized fields.

Fresher Candidates Eligible
PFRDAPrescribed Discipline

Official Language - Rajbhasha

Sanctioned Seats:01 Post
Master's Degree / Post-Graduation

Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English at graduation level, or Master's Degree in Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi at graduation level, or Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation.

Fresher Candidates Eligible
Total Sanctioned Posts:30 Posts

Mode of Selection / Selection Process

Sequential qualification stages in chronological order

4 Sequential Stages
01Written / CBT

Pre Exam

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

02Written / CBT

Mains Exam

Standardized examination testing core curriculum

03Interview / SSB

Interview

Psychological, physical & officer aptitude assessment

04Merit List

Final Merit List

All-India merit rank publication & joining recommendation

How to Fill Form

Step-by-step verified candidate procedure for error-free form submission

6 Guided Steps
01Step 1

Visit Official Portal

Visit the official PFRDA career portal or click the direct online application link.

02Step 2

Enter Candidate Credentials

Register with basic details to generate credentials.

03Step 3

Enter Candidate Credentials

Log in and fill out the application form carefully with personal and educational details.

04Step 4

Upload Prescribed Documents

Upload required scanned documents, photograph, and signature.

05Step 5

Pay Application Fee

Pay the requisite application fee online.

06Step 6

Final Verification & Submission

Submit the final form and take a printout for future reference.

Official Advisory: Verify personal credentials, JEE marks & upload specs before final submission.

Detailed Notification & Overview

PFRDA has published Advt. No. 03/2026 inviting applications for Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) across General, Actuary, Research, and Official Language streams. The recruitment cycle involves a Preliminary Examination scheduled for 15 October 2026, followed by a Mains Examination on 20 November 2026, and a subsequent interview stage. Applicants must ensure they meet the criteria specified for their respective post branches and complete their registration before the September 24 deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

6 Essential Questions

Q1What is the application schedule and last date for PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026?

The online application window opens on 03 September 2026 and closes on 24 September 2026. The last date to submit the application fee is also 24 September 2026.

Q2What are the educational qualifications required for the Assistant Manager posts?

Qualifications vary by post. The General post requires a Master's degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's degree in Law/Engineering, or professional certifications like ACA, ACS, ACMA, or CFA. Specialized posts like Actuary, Research, and Official Language have distinct degree and professional exam prerequisites.

Q3What is the age limit and reference date for eligibility?

Candidates must not exceed 30 years of age as of 31 July 2026. Age relaxations are applicable in accordance with PFRDA regulations.

Q4How much is the application fee, and what are the available payment modes?

The application fee is 1000/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any fee. Payments can be made online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.

Q5What are the stages of the selection process?

The selection process comprises a Preliminary Examination (Tier-I), Mains Examination (Tier-II), an Interview round, and the final preparation of the merit list.

Q6Where can candidates verify authentic recruitment notifications and updates?

Candidates should rely exclusively on the official PFRDA website at https://www.pfrda.org.in for verified notifications, application links, and exam updates.

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