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PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification Out: Check Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Dates & More

PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification Out: Check Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Dates & More

Ever thought about working for a top government organization and making a real impact? Well, here’s your chance. The PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification is finally out, and it’s got a lot of people excited.

PFRDA, which stands for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, is in charge of looking after India’s pension system. And now, they’re hiring for Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts. These roles come with great pay, job security, and a chance to work on things that matter in the finance world.

PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Okay, so let’s break it down real quick:

  • Application Window: 23rd June 2025 to 6th August 2025
  • Phase I Online Exam: 6th September 2025 (Saturday)
  • Phase II Online Exam: 6th October 2025 (Monday)
  • Phase III (Interview): Dates to be shared later via email/SMS

Total Vacancies & Streams: Not Just One Type of Role

The PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification has announced 20 posts across 8 distinct streams, giving everyone from finance to IT field individual a fair chance.

Here’s how the seats break down:

  • General: 8
  • Finance & Accounts: 2
  • Information Technology (AI/ML preferred): 2
  • Research (Economics): 1
  • Research (Statistics): 2
  • Actuary: 2
  • Legal: 2
  • Official Language (Rajbhasha): 1

Notably, there’s also 1 seat reserved for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities).

Think about it: roles like these don’t open every day. With just 20 vacancies, competition’s gonna be fierce. But hey, that’s part of it.

PFRDA Grade A Eligibility Criteria: Don’t Skip This Part

Age Limit: You must be not older than 30 as of 31st July 2025. So, born on or after 1st August 1995? You’re good. Some relaxation for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen, of course.

Educational Qualifications (By Stream):

  • General: Master’s in any field / Law / Engineering. or professional qualifications like CA, CFA, CS, CMA
  • Finance & Accounts: Graduation + CA/CFA/CMA/CS
  • IT: Engineering (CS/IT/EC) or MCA or AI/ML specialization
  • Research: Master’s in Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Econometrics, MBA (Finance)
  • Actuary: Graduation + All 7 Core Principles cleared from IAI
  • Legal: LLB
  • Rajbhasha: Master’s in Hindi with English at UG or vice versa

If you’re waiting for final results(Graduation), you can still apply. Just make sure you have the documents ready before joining. And, you can apply for 2 streams max, but only if you’re eligible for both.

Understanding the Selection Stages of PFRDA Grade A

So, how do you go from “applicant” to “Assistant Manager”? It’s a 3-phase ride:

  1. Phase I – Screening Test
  • Paper 1 (All Streams): English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and G eneral Awareness
  • Paper 2: Stream-specific MCQs
  • Total: 100 marks each
  • Duration: 60 mins for Paper 1, 40 mins for Paper 2
  1. Phase II – The Main One
  • Paper 1: English Descriptive (Drafting-based, 100 marks)
  • Paper 2: Stream-specific MCQs (again 100 marks)

Only those who clear the cutoff in Paper 2 get their Paper 1 evaluated.

  1. Phase III – The Interview
  • Face-to-face with the panel
  • Candidates can choose to speak in either Hindi or English, depending on their comfort
  • The panel may test your subject knowledge, clarity of thought, confidence, and awareness of the financial sector
  • Sometimes, they may throw a curveball or two just to see how you handle pressure or think on your feet
  • Final Score = 85% from Phase II + 15% Interview, so yeah, the interview isn’t everything, but it sure can tip the scales

Whew. Yes, it’s intense, but totally doable if you plan smart.

Click here to download official PFRDA Grade A 2025 Notification Pdf from here

PFRDA Grade A 2025 Exam Pattern

Right off the bat, both Phase I and II exams are online, and most papers are bilingual (English & Hindi), except English paper, of course.

What’s cool is the variety:

  • Multiple-choice questions keep you on your toes
  • Descriptive English tests your writing skills
  • Negative marking keeps you from guessing (1/4th mark off for wrong MCQs)

It’s a solid mix of logic, speed, and subject expertise. You’re not just cramming facts; you need to think, write, and adapt.

Oh, and if you’re visually impaired or need a scribe? They’ve got clear guidelines and compensatory time provisions.

Salary and Perks You Can Expect

Alright, let’s talk about the good stuff – pay and benefits. According to the official PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification, here’s what you can expect:

  • Pay Scale: ₹44,500 – ₹89,150 (with multiple increments over the years)
  • Location: Most likely at the PFRDA Headquarters in New Delhi, though postings can happen anywhere in India

And it’s not just about the salary. The perks are equally solid:

  • NPS Contribution: You’ll get employer contributions under the National Pension System
  • LTC (Leave Travel Concession): For those vacation getaways (or home visits)
  • Medical Facilities: Health benefits for you and your dependents
  • Education & Learning Allowance: Support for continuous learning
  • Meal Card: Daily food allowance in the form of a meal card

These perks, along with a secure job and meaningful work, make it a pretty sweet deal.

Other things  You Shouldn’t Miss

  • Application Fee: INR 1000 for Gen/OBC/EWS, Zero for SC/ST/PwBD/Women
  • Probation: After you’re selected and start working, you’ll be on a one-year trial where your performance, conduct, and suitability for the role will be assessed.
  • Perks: NPS, LFC, insurance, allowances, reimbursements – you name it

Also, there’s a Pre-Exam Training for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD – online and free. So make sure to opt-in if you qualify.

Click here to download official PFRDA Grade A 2025 Notification Pdf from here

How to Apply for PFRDA Grade A 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Applying for the PFRDA Grade A posts is pretty straightforward if you follow these steps carefully:

  1. Visit the Official Website
    Go to www.pfrda.org.in and click on the “Careers” section.
  2. Access the Application Link
    Click on the relevant recruitment advertisement link and hit “Apply Online”.
  3. Register Yourself
    Enter your basic info and get your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
  4. Fill Out the Application Form
    Carefully fill in all the required details, including personal, educational, and stream preferences.
  5. Upload Documents
    Make sure you have the following ready:
    • Passport-size photo (20–50 KB)
    • Signature (10–20 KB)
    • Left Thumb Impression (10–20 KB)
    • Handwritten Declaration (50–100 KB, text must be exactly as per the notification)
  6. Preview & Verify
    Double-check everything before hitting submit. You won’t be able to edit after submission.
  7. Pay the Application Fee
    Use a debit card/credit card/internet banking/upi to pay your fee online.
  8. Final Submission
    After payment, download and save a copy of your application for future use.

Now you’re good to go. Just don’t forget the deadlines.

Wrapping Up: Should You Apply?

Let’s be real: The PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2025 Notification isn’t just another job ad. It’s a golden ticket into India’s financial policy space, loaded with prestige, perks, and purpose.

Whether you’re an IT professional, or from finance, or someone with a flair for law or languages, there’s something in this for you. But don’t sleep on it. Start prepping, shortlist your streams, and get that application in before August 6th rolls around.

If this resonates with your career goals, go for it. The clock’s ticking, and opportunities like this don’t come knocking twice. And hey, even if you don’t make it this year? At least you tried. That’s more than what most people do.

Ready to level up? Apply now and make that dream desk job a reality.

Click here to download official PFRDA Grade A 2025 Notification Pdf from here

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