PFRDA Grade A Exam Date 2025: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is conducting this year’s exam to recruit 40 Assistant Manager positions. Those who’ll clear the Phase 1 exam must get ready to face the Phase II online examination, which will be conducted on 6th October 2025. It is a great opportunity for aspirants aiming to join a premier financial regulator. Read on to get all the details related to the Phase 2 exam.
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The Phase II online exam will be conducted on 6th October 2025. This is a crucial stage of the exam. So, the candidates must do everything they can to get past this hurdle. And to get past it, they’ll have to adopt an effective PFRDA Grade A Phase 2 preparation strategy.
The PFRDA has released the PFRDA Grade A 2025 notification with updated vacancy numbers. Earlier, there were 20 posts. Now it has been increased to 40 posts. Check out the updated and reissued notification.
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has again announced its latest PFRDA recruitment 2025 drive for the post of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) in various disciplines. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to work in India’s pension regulatory sector. The recruitment includes three stages: Phase I (Preliminary Exam), Phase II (Mains Exam), and Phase III (Interview).
Before we move on to all the other important details, it’s essential to go through some of the most important highlights of the revised PFRDA notification to understand the exam well. The PFRDA Assistant Manager (Grade A) recruitment covers multiple streams, with applications open from July 2 to August 6, 2025.
The selection process includes three stages: Phase I, Phase II, and a Personal Interview. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying online.
Here’s a quick overview of the recruitment:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Exam Name | PFRDA Grade A 2025 |
| Post | Assistant Manager (Grade A) – Various Disciplines |
| Total Vacancies | 40 (Increased from 20) |
| Application Dates | 02.07.2025 – 06.08.2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Varies by discipline (General, IT, Finance, Legal, Research) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years (as per notification) |
| Selection Process | Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), and Personal Interview |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹44,500/- per month |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000/- (General, OBC, EWS) or Nil (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Official Website | www.pfrda.org.in |
The PFRDA Grade A 2025 official notification was released on June 23, 2025, under Advt. No. 01/2025. It includes vacancies in various streams such as General, Finance & Accounts, IT, Research, Legal, Actuary, and Official Language. Interested candidates can apply online between July 2, 2025, and August 6, 2025. Now, a new notification is out with the increase of vacancies to 28 posts.
The PFRD exam dates have been released today with the release of the official PFRDA notification 2025. The Phase I online examination for PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 will be held on 6th September 2025 (Saturday), followed by the Phase II online examination on 6th October 2025 (Monday). Candidates who qualify in Phase II will be informed about the Phase III interview date through Email or SMS.
Check out all the important dates that you should keep in mind:
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release | 23rd June 2025 |
| Online Application | 02.07.2025 – 06.08.2025 |
| Phase I Online Exam | September 6, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Phase II Online Exam | October 6, 2025 (Monday) |
| Interview (Phase III) | To be notified later |
PFRDA has released 28 vacancies for the Grade A (Assistant Manager) post across various streams, including General, Legal, Finance & Accounts, and IT. The stream-wise and category-wise distribution of vacancies is given below.
| Stream | Posts | PwBD | Qualification |
| General | 28 | 1 | Master’s in any field / Law / Engg. / CA / CS / CMA / CFA |
| Finance & Accounts | 2 | – | Graduation + CA / CS / CMA / CFA |
| IT (AI/ML) | 2 | – | Engg. / MCA / PG in IT or AI/ML |
| Research (Econ.) | 1 | – | Master’s in Eco/Stats/Commerce/Finance |
| Research (Stats) | 2 | – | Same as above |
| Actuary | 2 | – | Graduation + 7 Core Principles of IAI |
| Legal | 2 | – | Bachelor’s in Law |
| Official Language | 1 | – | Master’s in Hindi with English or vice versa |
| Total | 40 | 1 | — |
To apply for PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2025, candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions for education, age, and nationality. Only Indian citizens are eligible. Applicants should ensure they fulfill all criteria, as any mismatch or ineligibility may lead to rejection or disqualification at any stage of the process.
Qualifications differ by stream. Generally, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields like Finance, Law, IT, Economics, or Commerce is required. Some streams may also need professional credentials such as CA, CFA, CS, or ICWA. Refer to the table below for specific requirements.
Check out the table below to get well-informed about the Educational Qualification (as on 31.07.2025):
| Stream | Qualification |
| General | Master’s in any discipline or Bachelor’s in Law/Engineering or CA/CFA/CS/ICWA |
| Finance & Accounts | Graduate + CA/CFA/CS/ICWA |
| IT (AI & ML Preferred) | B.E./B.Tech in relevant field or MCA or PG in IT/AI/ML |
| Research (Economics/Statistics) | Master’s in Economics/Statistics/Commerce/MBA (Finance)/Econometrics |
| Actuary | Graduate + Passed all 7 Core Principles exams of IAI |
| Legal | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Official Language | Master’s in Hindi (with English at Bachelor level) or Sanskrit/English/Economics/Commerce with Hindi at graduate level |
Maximum age is 30 years as of July 31, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
The selection involves three stages: Phase 1 (Online Screening), Phase 2 (Online Exam), and Phase 3 (Interview). Candidates must clear each stage to move forward. The final merit list will be based on marks obtained in Phase 2 and the Interview.
The selection will be done in three phases:
Final selection will be based on Phase II and Interview performance.
The exam follows a three-stage process:
Candidates must clear each phase to proceed to the next.
The PFRDA Grade A 2025 exam follows a structured three-phase selection process designed to assess both general aptitude and stream-specific expertise.
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | English Language | 20 | 25 | 60 minutes total |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 25 | ||
| Reasoning | 20 | 25 | ||
| General Awareness | 20 | 25 | ||
| Total (Paper 1) | 80 | 100 | ||
| Paper 2 | Stream-Specific Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | English (Descriptive) – All Streams | 3 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Stream-Specific Professional Knowledge (MCQs) | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
Note: The exam pattern is based on the previous notification (now removed) and is subject to change in the updated version. Candidates are advised to refer to the revised notification once released.
Application Fee for PFRDA Grade A 2025: To complete registration, candidates must pay the application fee based on their category:
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,000 (incl. GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
As per the previous structure, the starting basic pay is Rs. 44,500. The pay scale goes up to Rs. 89,150 over 17 years, plus other benefits like HRA, As per the revised notification, the PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) pay scale is ₹44,500–2,500(4)–54,500–2,850(7)–74,450–EB–2,850(4)–85,850–3,300(1)–89,150, spanning 17 years. The gross monthly salary at the entry level, including various allowances such as NPS contribution, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Grade Allowance, and others, is approximately ₹1.57 lakh.
Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of one year, with confirmation subject to satisfactory performance and background verification. Additional benefits include medical reimbursement, Leave Fare Concession, accident insurance, education and learning allowances, and other perks available to Grade A officers.
Officers may be posted anywhere in India as per PFRDA service regulations., Grade Allowance, etc., making it a highly rewarding job.
The Phase II exam will be conducted on 6th October 2025.
Yes. Check out the PDF in the blog above.
Phase I will be held on September 6, 2025, and Phase II on October 6, 2025.
Maximum age is 30 years as of July 31, 2025.
₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
A total of 40 vacancies across various streams.
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