PFRDA Grade A Official Language (Rajbhasha) Assistant Manager

By C.Suvarna | Updated on: Jun 12, 2023

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha 2022 Highlights 

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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the post of OfficerGrade A’ (Assistant Manager) for 2022. The PFRDA Grade A recruitment has been released for various streams of General, Actuarial, Finance and Accounts, IT, Official Language (Rajbhasha), and Research (Economics). PFRDA has announced a total of 14 posts for all the streams out of which 01 vacancy has been released for the stream of Official Language (Rajbhasha). 

The online application process commenced on Aug 13, 2021, and was open until Sept 16, 2021. It is advised that applicants should finish up with their online application as soon as possible to avoid last-minute hassles and to ensure an error-free application.

PFRDA Grade A Final Result 2022

The PFRDA Grade A Final Result 2023 has been announced by the PFRDA for the General and Specialist Streams to recruit Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Managers) on May 03, 2023. These PFRDA Grade A 2023 results list the roll numbers of successful candidates who have cleared the Interview (Phase 3).

We wish all successful candidates the very best as they step into this new phase in their lives!

Let’s look into the highlights of the PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha exam 2022.

PFRDA Rajbhasha Highlights 2022

Conducting BodyPFRDA
Exam Name PFRDA Officer Grade A (Rajbhasha)
Official Website www.pfrda.org.in
Exam Type Central Level
Mode of Exam Online
Phases Three Stages-
  • Phase 1- Online Screening Examination
  • Phase 2-Online Examination
  • Phase 3- Interview
Number of Questions Phase 1 (Two Stages)-
  • Paper 1- 80 MCQ's (All Stream)
  • Paper 2- 50 MCQ's (Rajbhasha Stream)
Phase 2 (Two Stages)-
  • Paper 1- 3 Descriptive questions(All Stream)
  • Paper 2- 50 MCQ's (Rajbhasha Stream)
Exam Duration Two Stages-
  • Phase 1 (All stream) - 60 Minutes
  • Phase 2 (All stream) - 40 Minutes
Written : Interview Ratio 85:15
Number of Vacancies 01 [More Detail]
Online Registration and Payment of Online
Fees/Intimation Charges 2022
September 15, 2022 to October 07, 2022
Phase 1 Online Exam Dates 2022 November 05, 2022
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Online Exam Result 2022 Click Here
Phase 2 Online Examination 2022 December 04, 2022
Phase 2 Online Exam Result 2022 (Candidates with roll numbers have qualified in the Phase 2) [Click Here]
Phase 3 Interview Dates 2022 January 30, 2023 to February 14, 2023
PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Official Notification PDF 2022 [Click Here]

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha Exam Calendar

The PFRDA Grade A notification 2022 was released on September 9,2022. The application window will open on Sept 15, 2022 and will close on October 7, 2022.

Have a look at the PFRDA Grade A exam calendar 2022 below:

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Important Exam Dates 2022

EventsImportant Exam Dates
Online Registration and Payment of Online
Fees/Intimation Charges 2022
September 15, 2022 to October 07, 2022
Phase 1 Online Exam Dates 2022 November 05, 2022
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Online Exam Result 2022 Click Here
Phase 2 Online Examination 2022 December 04, 2022
Phase 2 Online Exam Result 2022 (Candidates with roll numbers have qualified in the Phase 2) [Click Here]
Phase 3 Interview Dates 2022 January 30, 2023 to February 14, 2023 (Tentative)
PFRDA Grade A Final Result Click Here

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha Eligibility Criteria

While applying for any exam, it is essential for all candidates to adhere to the eligibility criteria. All those who are interested in applying should go through the complete PFRDA Grade A eligibility criteria 2022. 

Educational Criteria

A candidate applying to PFRDA Grade A post needs to at least possess a Master’s degree from a recognized University or Institute. For complete details of the educational requirements, refer to the table below:

StreamEducational Criteria
Rajbhasha Master's Degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor's Degree level or Master's Degree in Sanskrit/ English/ Economics/ Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor's Degree level from a recognized University/ Institute.

Age Criteria (As on July 31, 2022)

A candidate applying for the post of PFRDA Assistant Manager needs to ensure that he/she must be born on or after August 01, 1992. Adhering to the age limit is extremely important while applying for this position. Check out all the details below:

PostAge Criteria (As on July 31, 2022)
PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Maximum Age - 30 years as on July 31, 2022 i.e., candidate must have been born on or after August 01,1992.

Age Relaxation

PFRDA is also providing relaxation in the upper age limit. This relaxation is applicable only to certain reserved categories. The period of relaxation will also vary depending on the category of candidates.

CategoryAge-Relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PwBD
  • PwBD - 10 years
  • PwBD (OBC) - 13 years
  • PwBD (SC/ST) - 15 years
Ex-servicemen 5 years

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha Vacancy 2022

PFRDA has announced a total of 22 vacancies for various streams for the post of Assistant Manager (Grade A). Out of the total number, there is 1 vacancy that has been announced for the Rajbhasha stream. Please refer to the table below for PFRDA Grade A 2022 vacancies.

StreamNumber of PostsOut of which PwBD*Total Posts
SCSTOBCEWS #UR/ GEN
Rajbhasha - - - - 01 - 01

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha Exam Pattern

Once you are done with the application, the next step should be to gather information on the PFRDA Grade A exam pattern. The selection process of the PFRDA Assistant Manager exam is a three-stage one, which is as follows:

  • Phase 1 - Online exam
  • Phase 2 - Online exam
  • Phase 3 - Interview

The date for the Phase 1 examination has not been released yet and will be announced soon by PFRDA. Let us look into the details of the PFRDA Rajbhasha exam pattern.

Prelims Exam Pattern

PFRDA Grade A Prelims exam pattern for the Rajbhasha stream constitutes an online examination that will consist of multiple-choice-based questions. There will be two papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2 in Phase 1 (Prelims) of 100 marks each. Paper 1 will consist of questions from various subjects such as the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning, & General Awareness. Paper 2 will be stream-specific. 

PaperStream / SubjectMaximum MarksNumber of QuestionsTime Duration
Paper 1
All Stream: Multiple choice questions on the subjects
English Language 25 20 60 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 25 20
Test of Reasoning 25 20
General Awareness  25 20
Total 100 80  
Paper 2 Rajbhasha Stream: Multiple choice questions on Specialised subject related to Rajbhasha. 100 50 40 minutes

  • Phase 1 will be qualifying in nature.
  • Candidates will have to secure sectional cut-off marks as well as overall cut-off marks.
  • There will be a negative marking of 1/4th marks assigned to each question in both Paper 1 & Paper 2.
  • Composite timing for each paper will be provided.
  • All the tests except the Test of English Language will be available in both English & Hindi.

Mains Exam Pattern

Phase 2 of the PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) exam will also consist of two papers- Paper 1 & Paper 2, both of which will be online exams. Paper 1 will be an English Descriptive Test of 100 marks and Paper 2 will be an objective type that will be stream-specific. 

SectionTopics
English Writing Skills Precis Writing , Essay Writing , Comprehension
  • There will be negative marking of 1/4th mark in Paper 2.
  • Candidates will have to secure sectional cut-off marks as well as overall cut-off marks.
  • Paper 2 will be examined for only those candidates who secure the qualifying marks in Paper 1.
  • Paper 2 will be available bilingually.

Interview

The candidates who perform well in Phase 2- Paper 2 and obtain the cut-off marks will be shortlisted for the third phase of the Interview. Candidates will be given a choice to choose their medium as either English or Hindi. 

- Weightage of Phase 2 Online exam: Interview will be 85%: 15%.

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha Syllabus 2022

PFRDA Grade A exam for the post of Assistant Manager will be held online mode and will consist of multiple choice-based questions. There will be two phases where online exams will be conducted. Both phases will have two papers: Paper 1 & Paper 2. 

Phase 1: Paper 1 Syllabus

Candidates should go through the PFRDA Grade A syllabus for Phase 1 thoroughly before starting the preparation. Paper 1 of Phase 1 for the Rajbhasha stream consists of questions from various subjects such as English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of Reasoning, & General Awareness. The detailed syllabus for Paper 1 is provided below:

SectionTopics
English Language Anonyms, Homonyms, Antonyms, Spelling, Word formation, Idioms and phrases, Fill in the suitable words, Grammar, Spotting errors, Sentence correction, Active/ passive voice, Phrases and idioms, Direct and indirect speech, Reading Comprehension, Passage completion, Theme detection, Deriving conclusion, Rearrangement of passage
Quantitative Aptitude Percentages, Ratio and proportion, Averages, Mixture and allegation, Time and work, Speed, distance and time, Stocks and shares, Partnership, Clocks, Volume and surface Area, Height and Distances, Logarithms, Permutation and combinations, Simple and compound interest, Equations, Probability, Trigonometry, Profit, loss and discount, Mensuration, Data Interpretation
Reasoning Ability Analogy, Classification, Word formation, Statement and conclusions, Syllogism, Statement and assumptions, Statement and arguments, Coding decoding, Blood relations, Passage and conclusions, Alphabet test, Series test, Number, ranking and time sequence, Direction sense test, Decision-making test, Figure series, Input/output, Assertion and reasoning, Sitting arrangement, Odd figure out, Analogy, Series test, Miscellaneous test
General Awareness Monetary Policies, Banking and Financial Awareness, Economic Terms, Current Affairs, Static GK, Financial and Economic News, Government Schemes. Agreement & Deals, Banking Terms- rates & processes, National Institutions

Phase 1: Paper 2 Syllabus

The PFRDA Assistant Manager Paper 2 in Phase 1 of the Rajbhasha stream will consist of one stream-specific paper which will also be objective in nature. Check out the complete syllabus from the table given below:

SectionTopics
Rajbhasa
  • भारत सरकार की राजभाषा नीति (Official Language Policy of the Government of India) से सम्बंधित प्रश्न
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी अनुवाद [शब्द / वाक्यांश / वाक्य / Terms /phases /sentences]
  • अंग्रेज़ी से हिंदी अनुवाद [शब्द / वाक्यांश / वाक्य / Terms /phases /sentences]
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी - विधिक शब्दावली(Legal Terminology)
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी - विधिक शब्दावली(Legal Terminology)
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी - पेंशन प्रशासनिक बैंकिंग पुजीबाज़ार और सामाजिक सुरक्षा शब्द वाली (Pension /Administrative / Banking / Capital Market / Economics / Social Security Terminology)
  • अंग्रेज़ी से हिंदी - पेंशन प्रशासनिक बैंकिंग पुजीबाज़ार और सामाजिक सुरक्षा शब्द वाली (Pension /Administrative / Banking / Capital Market / Economics / Social Security Terminology)

Phase 2: Paper 1 Syllabus

Paper 1 of Phase 2 of Rajbhasha will be Descriptive English. The detailed PFRDA Grade-A Exam syllabus for Phase 2- Paper 1 for Rajbhasha is given below.

SectionTopics
English Language Anonyms, Homonyms, Antonyms, Spelling, Word formation, Idioms and phrases, Fill in the suitable words, Grammar, Spotting errors, Sentence correction, Active/ passive voice, Phrases and idioms, Direct and indirect speech, Reading Comprehension, Passage completion, Theme detection, Deriving conclusion, Rearrangement of passage
Quantitative Aptitude Percentages, Ratio and proportion, Averages, Mixture and allegation, Time and work, Speed, distance and time, Stocks and shares, Partnership, Clocks, Volume and surface Area, Height and Distances, Logarithms, Permutation and combinations, Simple and compound interest, Equations, Probability, Trigonometry, Profit, loss and discount, Mensuration, Data Interpretation
Reasoning Ability Analogy, Classification, Word formation, Statement and conclusions, Syllogism, Statement and assumptions, Statement and arguments, Coding decoding, Blood relations, Passage and conclusions, Alphabet test, Series test, Number, ranking and time sequence, Direction sense test, Decision-making test, Figure series, Input/output, Assertion and reasoning, Sitting arrangement, Odd figure out, Analogy, Series test, Miscellaneous test
General Awareness Monetary Policies, Banking and Financial Awareness, Economic Terms, Current Affairs, Static GK, Financial and Economic News, Government Schemes. Agreement & Deals, Banking Terms- rates & processes, National Institutions

Phase 2: Paper 2 Syllabus

Paper 2 of Phase 2 of the PFRDA Rajbhasha exam will be stream-specific with multiple choice-based questions. The syllabus details are provided below:

SectionTopics
Rajbhasa
  • भारत सरकार की राजभाषा नीति (Official Language Policy of the Government of India) से सम्बंधित प्रश्न
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी अनुवाद [शब्द / वाक्यांश / वाक्य / Terms /phases /sentences]
  • अंग्रेज़ी से हिंदी अनुवाद [शब्द / वाक्यांश / वाक्य / Terms /phases /sentences]
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी - विधिक शब्दावली(Legal Terminology)
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी - विधिक शब्दावली(Legal Terminology)
  • हिंदी से अंग्रेजी - पेंशन प्रशासनिक बैंकिंग पुजीबाज़ार और सामाजिक सुरक्षा शब्द वाली (Pension /Administrative / Banking / Capital Market / Economics / Social Security Terminology)
  • अंग्रेज़ी से हिंदी - पेंशन प्रशासनिक बैंकिंग पुजीबाज़ार और सामाजिक सुरक्षा शब्द वाली (Pension /Administrative / Banking / Capital Market / Economics / Social Security Terminology)

PFRDA Grade A Important Books for Official Language

PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) recruitment is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to work in the government sector. To ensure success in your exam, having suitable study material is extremely important. Books form an important part of any exam preparation and thus we have listed some useful books that would be helpful in your PFRDA Grade A exam preparation.

PaperBook
Rajbhasha RBI Banking Glossary
PFRDA Rajbhasha by Dr. Bholanath Tiwari
PFRDA Share/Capital Market Glossary
Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology's book on ‘Glossary of Capital Market and Associated Terminology’
Legal Glossary of Govt of India-
Constitutional Provision for Official Language
Official Languages Act,1963
President's order-1960
Official Language Resolution,1968
Official Language Rules,1976
Official Language Policy of the Union
Presidential Order issued on the recommendations of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language
Linguistic area
Compilation of orders relating to the use of Hindi (from July, 2005 to December, 2021)
Compilation of orders relating to the use of Hindi (from January, 1989 to June, 2005)
Resolution - Reconstitute of Kendriya Hindi Samiti.
Quantitative Aptitude Quicker Mathematics by BSC Publication
Quantitative Aptitude by RS Agarwal
Class Notes by SS Bharti 
Reasoning Ability A modern approach to verbal & Non-verbal reasoning by RS Agarwal
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by S. Chand
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Arihant Publication
English Language English Grammar by Wren and Martin
Made Easy for English by Norman Lewis
Descriptive General English by SP Bakshi
General Awareness Lucent GK Knowledge

PFRDA Grade A Salary 2022

The most important aspect for an aspirant when he/she is preparing for a Government job is the benefits they will receive once selected. All the applicants must be interested in knowing the PFRDA Grade A 2022 salary without any doubt. The PFRDA Grade A pay scale is Rs.44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)- 85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years). Once you are selected as an Assistant Manager in PFRDA, you will be entitled to receive a number of perks and benefits such as Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses, Cleaning Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance and many others. Besides that, you will also be covered under the National Pension System. You can check out the PFRDA Assistant Manager salary structure from the table below:

PostSalary
PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager)
  • Pay Scale- Rs. 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)- 85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years).
  • Monthly Income - Rs. 1,40,000/- per month approximately

PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha Online Course

If you are feeling clueless with respect to the preparation and are in need of proper guidance and assistance, you need not to worry. ixamBee is providing a comprehensive online course for the PFRDA Grade A exam which has been prepared by subject experts. The course may prove to be a complete solution to all the requirements of the candidates. It is based on the latest exam pattern and covers the whole syllabus. Some of the features of PFRDA Grade A (Rajbhasha) Online Course are as follows:

  •  Video Lessons covering the entire Syllabus for all Papers of PFRDA Grade A Phase 1
  • 10 Full-length Mock Tests for PFRDA Grade A Phase 1, adhering to PFRDA Grade A exam pattern
  • Practice questions apart from mock tests covering all the new subjects/topics
  • Daily Live Online Classes for doubt clarification with the subject experts
  • PFRDA Phase 3 (Group Discussion and Interview) guidance

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FAQs

PFRDA Gr A notification 2022 has only 1 vacancy overall. There are no vacancies for the reserved category.
The final merit for PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha will be based on the score obtained in Phase 2 and the interview round. Phase 2 has a weightage of 85%, while the interview has a weightage of 15%.
Yes PFRDA Grade A Rajbhasha interview is bilingual. You can attempt the interview round either in Hindi or English.

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