PFRDA Assistant Manager Grade A Notification 2026
The much-awaited PFRDA Grade A Notification 2026 has been released recently. The recruitment is for 30 vacancies across four streams—General, Finance & Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics), Research (Statistics), Actuary, Legal, and Official Language (Rajbhasha)—including one vacancy reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
With the notification now out, aspirants must push their preparation even higher for this lucrative opportunitu. Now that the notification is out,you need to study the details given it seriously
The online application window for the 2026 recruitment will open from September 03, 2026 to September 24, 2026. The prelims exam is tentatively scheduled for October 15 (Thursday) and the Mains is tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2026 (Friday).
Candidates may apply for a maximum of two streams, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for each. A separate online application and fee must be submitted for each stream. If a candidate applies more than once for the same stream, only the latest application will be considered valid.
This recruitment is more than just an employment opportunity—it is a chance to contribute to shaping India’s future in retirement planning and financial regulation.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | PFRDA |
| Official Website | www.pfrda.org.in |
| Post Name | PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Stages of Exam | Three Stages-
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| Number of Questions/ Marks | Phase 1 (Two Papers)-
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| Number of Vacancies | 30 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 03 September 2026 to 24 September 2026 |
| Phase 1 Online Exam Dates | 15 October, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Online Examination | 20 November, 2026 |
| Official Notification 2026 PDF | View Official Notification |
PFRDA Assistant Manager Vacancy 2026
The total number of vacancies in the PFRDA Grade A 2026 recruitment is 30. The vacancies are distributed across four streams: General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha). Reservations apply across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR/GEN, and PwBD categories. The details are provided in the table below:
| Stream | Number of Posts | Out of which PwBD | Total Posts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR/ GEN | |||
| General | 04 | 02 | 07 | 03 | 09 | 2 – 1 Blindness and Low Vision; 1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 25 |
| Research | 01 | - | - | - | 01 | - | 02 |
| Actuary | - | - | - | - | 02 | - | 02 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | - | - | 01 | - | - | - | 01 |
| Total | 05 | 02 | 08 | 03 | 12 | 2 | 30 |
PFRDA Assistant Manager 2026 Application: How to Apply Online
In order to apply for various posts in different streams under PFRDA Grade A notification, you need to visit the official website of PFRDA. Please note, that the PFRDA Grade A online application 2026 window will open as soon as the notification gets released. The application is an online procedure and the steps are mentioned below.
- Visit the official website of PFRDA www.pfrda.org.in
- Open the Link Careers and click on the APPLY NOWlink
- After that, Go to the “Click on New Registration” button where you need to enter all the basic details like Name, phone number, and Email address along with other important details. Please make sure that the phone number and email address entered are correct because these will be used further for communication
- A Password and Registration Number will be generated by the system
- You need to use this system-generated registration number and password to log in again
- Fill in all the required details asked in the application form
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and Handwritten declaration in the dimensions that are specified by PFRDA. The specifications are provided below:
- The scanned photograph must lie between 20KB to 50 KB with a light background
- For the Signature, the size must lie between 10KB to 50KB
- A left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink. The size of the scanned left thumb impression must lie between 10KB to 20KB
- Along with all this, you also need to scan and upload a handwritten declaration. The text for the handwritten declaration is as follows – “I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.” Please note that you need to write the exact sentence in English Only. The file size of the same must be between 20KB to 50KB
- The Signature / Handwriting declaration should not be in CAPITAL LETTERS
- Click on the submit button after verifying all the details
- Pay the application fee through online mode as no other mode is valid
- Take out the print of the PFRDA Grade A online application form and fee receipt for the future
PFRDA Assistant Manager Application Fee
After successfully registering and filling in all required details in the online application form, candidates must complete the payment of the non-refundable application-cum-intimation fee to make their application valid. Failure to pay the requisite fee will result in the application being rejected.
The fee structure is as follows:
- Unreserved (General), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹1,000 per stream (inclusive of GST)
- Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-servicemen and women: Nil
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/ General, EWS & OBC | Rs. 1000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women | NIL |
Important points to note:
- A separate fee must be paid for each stream applied to; multiple streams require multiple payments.
- Under no circumstances will the application fee be refunded once paid.
- Any bank or transaction charges incurred during payment will be borne solely by the candidate.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Admit Card 2026
A few weeks before the PFRDA Grade A 2026 exam, admit card will be released on the official website of PFRDA. Intimation for downloading the PFRDA Assistant Manager call letter will be sent through email/SMS also. The admit card has all the information regarding the PFRDA Grade A exam date, exam time and examination venue.
The admit cards for Phase 2 and Phase 3 (Interview) will be released separately. According to the PFRDA Grade A Notification, the admit card for the exam will be available via online mode only. You will be required to produce a copy of the admit card along with a copy of your valid identity proof in original and a photocopy at the allotted examination centre.
No hard copy will be sent to any individual.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Pre-exam Training
As per the PFRDA Grade A Notification, the Authority may arrange free pre-examination training for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories. The training will be conducted online.
If you wish to avail of this facility, you must send an email to [email protected] on or before the last date for online application submission.. Your email should include the prescribed format (as mentioned in the official notification) along with a scanned copy of your valid caste/income & asset/disability certificate.
Training-related communication, including confirmation and joining instructions, will be sent via email only. Please note that this training does not guarantee selection and candidates will have to make their own arrangements for internet access, equipment, and schedule availability.
