PFRDA Grade A: pattern, syllabus and eligibility
Officer recruitment at the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, the regulator of NPS.
PFRDA recruits Assistant Managers in Grade 'A' across General, Finance & Accounts, Economics, IT, Legal, Actuarial and other streams to regulate the National Pension System and pension funds. Selection is a two-phase online exam and an interview.
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Eligibility Criteria
schoolEducation
Depends on the stream: a degree in the relevant discipline (for example a Master's in economics, CA/
cakeAge Limit
21-30 years (recent cycles), with relaxation as per government rules.
flagNationality
Indian citizen.
Exam Pattern
Phase I is an online objective test with two papers: Paper 1 on English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and general awareness, and Paper 2 on the candidate's stream. It is for shortlisting only. Phase II has a descriptive English paper and a stream-specific paper. Phase II and the interview decide the final merit. PFRDA revises paper sizes between cycles, so check the current notification.
Phase I: Paper 1 (General)
Online, objective| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English, Reasoning, Quant, General Awareness | - | 100 |
Phase I: Paper 2 (Stream)
Online, objective| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stream-specific subject | - | 100 |
Phase II: Paper 1 (English)
Online, descriptive| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Essay, precis, comprehension | - | 100 |
Phase II: Paper 2 (Stream)
Online, objective| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stream-specific subject | - | 100 |
Key Topics & Syllabus
Pension sector
- check_circleNational Pension System and Atal Pension Yojana
- check_circlePFRDA Act, 2013 and regulations
- check_circlePension funds, POPs and the CRA
General paper
- check_circleEnglish language
- check_circleReasoning and quantitative aptitude
- check_circleEconomic and financial awareness
Stream papers
- check_circleFinance and accounts
- check_circleEconomics
- check_circleIT, legal or actuarial subjects
Career Roles & Salary
Assistant Manager, Grade A
Gross about ₹1-1.5 lakh/month (recent cycles)
Regulation, supervision and development of NPS and pension funds.
How to Prepare
Choose your stream
Each stream has its own Paper 2 and its own qualification.
Learn the pension framework
NPS, APY and the PFRDA Act come up across papers and in the interview.
Practise typed English
Phase II Paper 1 is a descriptive English paper.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Last cycle | 2025 (check pfrda.org.in for the next notification) |
* Dates are indicative based on historical patterns. Check the official website for confirmed dates.
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PFRDA Grade A FAQ
Do Phase I marks count?
No. Phase I is for shortlisting; Phase II and the interview decide the final merit.
Is PFRDA Grade A the same as NISM Series XVII?
No. NISM XVII is a certificate for retirement advisers. PFRDA Grade A is officer recruitment at the regulator.
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