PFRDA Grade A 2023 exam Pattern
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PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has Released the syllabus and Exam Pattern for the upcoming PFRDA Grade A exam. Candidates applying for this recruitment should be familiar with the PFRDA Assistant Manager Syllabus to identify the topics they need to focus on. The syllabus of the PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) Assistant Manager exam is designed to assess the knowledge and proficiency of the candidate in various subjects. The key areas covered in the syllabus include General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and general Knowledge. Check all Important details of the PFRDA Grade A exam pattern 2024 in this article.

PFRFDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024 Overview

PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024 Overview
Conducting AuthorityPension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
PFRDA Grade A Post NameAssistant Manager (Grade-A)
Posts (Streams)General, Legal, Information Technology (IT), Research and Official Language
Application ModeOnline
PFRDA Grade A Selection ProcessPrelims (Paper 1 & Paper 2)Mains(Paper 1 & Paper 2)Interview
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Exam DateWill be Updated
PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 Exam DateWill be Updated

PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Grade A is a Competitive Exam. Candidates understand the exam pattern before preparing for the exam. PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern consists of a three-phase selection process. The first phase is a prelims exam of multiple choice questions on English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and General Awareness. The second phase is the main exam, the main exam also includes a descriptive exam. Finally, candidates who qualify for the mains exams will proceed to the final stage, which is the interview for the role of Assistant Manager in the PFRDA Grade A Exam 2024. Candidates must check the detailed exam pattern for both stages. We have mentioned all the important details on Phase I, Phase II and Phase III PFRDA Assistant Manager Exam Pattern that you should know.

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PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024 For Phase 1 Overview

PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Exam Details
PFRDA Garde A Phase 1 No of Paper2 (Paper I, Paper II)
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Total Marks200
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions [MCQs]
PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Type of ExaminationScreening Test, Preliminary Test
Marks deducted for wrong answer1/4th of the marks assigned

PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern for Phase 1 (Prelims) (Expected)

The PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 online screening examination consisting of two papers (Multiple Choice questions of 100 marks each) will be held on a date to be declared on the website of PFRDA, shortly. The exam will consist of:

PaperStreams/ SubjectMaximum MarksNo. of QuestionsDuration
Paper 1All Streams:Multiple choice questions on the subjectsEnglish Language252060 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude2520
Test of Reasoning2520
General Awareness (including some questions related to Financial Sector)2520
Total10080
Paper 2General Stream: Multiple choice questions on subjects Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector.1005040 minutes
Information Technology, Finance and Accounts, Research (Economics), Legal and Official Language (Rajbhasha) Streams: Multiple choice questions on Specialised subject related to stream.1005040 minutes

There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Phase I.

  • Candidates would need to secure separate cut-offs in each paper as well as aggregate cut-off marks in Phase I to be shortlisted for Phase II.
  • The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Phase II will be decided by the Authority in relation to the number of vacancies.
  • Marks obtained in Phase I shall be used only for shortlisting candidates for Phase II and will not be counted for final selection of the candidates.
  • Qualified candidates will be intimated the date and time for Phase II by e-mail and/or call letter and a list of such candidates will also be made available on the website of PFRDA.

PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024 For Phase 2 Overview

PFRDA Grade A Phase 1 Exam Details
PFRDA Garde A Phase 2 No of Paper2 (Paper I, Paper II)
PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 Total Marks200
PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 Type of ExaminationDescriptive+ Objective
Marks deducted for wrong answer1/4th of the marks assigned
PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 Exam Weightage1/3rd for Paper I 2/3rd for Paper II

PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern for Phase 2 (Mains) (Expected)

PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 online examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each will be held on a date to be declared on the website of PFRDA. The exam will consist of:

PaperStreams/ SubjectMaximum MarksNo. of QuestionsDuration
Paper 1All Streams: English (Descriptive Test) to test the drafting skills10050 60 minutes
Paper 2General Stream: Multiple choice questions on subjects Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector.Information Technology, Finance and Accounts Research (Economics), Legal and Official Language (Rajbhasha) Streams: Multiple choice questions on Specialised subject related to stream. 100 50 40 minutes
  • Candidates shortlisted for Phase 2 will be issued new call letter.
  • For candidates who have applied in multiple streams, Paper II will be conducted in various shifts, the timings of which will be intimated in the call letter.
  • here shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for the Paper 2 in Phase 2.
  • Candidates would need to secure separate cut-offs in each paper as well as aggregate cut-off marks in Phase II to be shortlisted for Phase III.
  • The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Phase III will be decided by the Authority in relation to the number of vacancies.
  • Paper 1 will be evaluated only such candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in Paper 2.
  • Qualified candidates will be intimated the date and time for Phase II by e-mail and/or call letter and a list of such candidates will also be made available on the website of PFRDA.

Note I: All question papers (in both Phase I & Phase II, except the Test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.

Note II: The syllabus for the papers in both Phase I & Phase II is available in the Annexure to this Advertisement.

PFRDA Grade A 2024 Phase 3 (Interview)

Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Application-cum-intimation fee shall not be refunded to the candidates not shortlisted for the Phase II online examination and Phase III Interview. Candidate may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English.

Note: The marks obtained in the Phase II Online Examination will be allotted a weightage of 85%, while the marks obtained in the Phase III Interview will be allotted a weightage of 15%.

PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

How many stages are there in the PFRDA Grade A 2024 selection process?

The selection process for PFRDA Grade A 2024 consists of three stages: Stage I (Preliminary Exam), Stage II (Main Exam), and Final Interview Stage.

What types of questions can I expect in Phase I of the PFRDA Grade A exam?

The PFRDA Grade A Phase I is an online test consisting of multiple-choice questions covering subjects such as English, Reasoning, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude.

Will there be a penalty for wrong answers in PFRDA Grade A 2024 exam?

Yes, there is negative marking for wrong answers in both Phase I and Phase II, for each wrong answer 1/4 marks will be deducted from the marks allotted to the question.

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