PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ Notification 2025 Out Eligibility, Last Date, Exam date, Fee, Age limits, Salary, Career Growth

PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ Notification 2025 Out Eligibility, Last Date, Exam date, Fee, Age limits, Salary, Career Growth

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced the recruitment of Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) for 2025, as per Advertisement No. [Not specified in the provided document]. The notification, released on June 23, 2025, invites applications for 20 vacancies across various streams. Below are detailed notes covering eligibility, vacancies, application process, selection stages, exam pattern, and other critical information.

Overview of PFRDA Recruitment 2025

The PFRDA recruitment for Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) aims to fill 20 posts across streams like General, Finance and Accounts, Information Technology, Research (Economics and Statistics), Actuary, Legal, and Official Language (Rajbhasha). The selection process includes three phases: Phase I (Online Screening Examination), Phase II (Online Examination), and Phase III (Interview). Candidates may be posted anywhere in India and will undergo a one-year probation period.

Key Highlights of PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ Notification 2025

Vacancy Details of PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ Notification 2025

The recruitment includes 20 vacancies across multiple streams, with a horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Notes:

• PwBD Reservation: Horizontal reservation for PwBD (1 post in General stream). If no suitable PwBD candidate is available, the vacancy will be filled as per the RPWD Act, 2016.
• OBC Creamy Layer: Candidates in the OBC Creamy Layer must apply under UR/GEN.
• EWS: Vacancies are tentative, subject to verification of Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26.

Eligibility Criteria for PFRDA Officer Grade ‘A’ Notification 2025

Age Limit (as on July 31, 2025)

• Minimum: Not specified (born on or after August 1, 1995, i.e., maximum 30 years).
• Maximum: 30 years (born on or before July 31, 1995).
• Age Relaxation:

Note: Candidates must submit relevant certificates during document verification. No changes in category are allowed post-application.

Educational Qualification (as on July 31, 2025)

Notes:

• Candidates awaiting final results can apply but must provide proof of qualification by the interview stage.
• Degrees must be from recognized universities or equivalent foreign institutions.
• Candidates must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Post Graduate Diplomas equivalent to a Master’s Degree are acceptable for General and Research streams.

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

PwBD candidates with ≥40% disability are eligible for reservation under the RPWD Act, 2016. Eligible disabilities include:

Notes:

• PwBD candidates must submit a valid disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority.
• Compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) and scribe facilities are available for eligible candidates.
• Scribes must be from a different academic stream, arranged by the candidate, and not a candidate for the same exam.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three phases:

Phase I: Online Screening Examination

• Format: Two papers, objective-type, 100 marks each.
• Structure:

• Key Points:
  • Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted per wrong answer.
  • Candidates must secure sectional and aggregate cut-offs to qualify for Phase II.
  • Phase I marks are for shortlisting only, not counted in final selection.

Phase II: Online Examination

• Format: Two papers, 100 marks each.
• Structure:

• Key Points:
  • Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for Paper 2 wrong answers.
  • Paper 1 evaluated only for candidates qualifying Paper 2.
  • Candidates must secure sectional and aggregate cut-offs for Phase III.
  • Multiple stream applicants will have Paper 2 in different shifts.

Phase III: Interview

• Format: Personal interview, conducted in Hindi or English.
• Weightage: Phase II (85%) + Interview (15%) for final merit.
• Notes:
  • Only shortlisted Phase II candidates are called.
  • PFRDA may modify the selection process if needed.

Application Process

How to Apply

• Application Window: June 23 – August 6, 2025
• Mode: Online only via https://www.pfrda.org.in/careers
• Steps:
  1. Visit PFRDA’s website, go to “Careers,” and select “PFRDA RECRUITMENT EXERCISE – RECRUITMENT OF OFFICER GRADE A (ASSISTANT MANAGER) – 2025.”
  2. Click “APPLY ONLINE” and register with Name, Contact Details, and Email ID.
  3. Save data using “SAVE AND NEXT” and verify details.
  4. Upload:
     • Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG)
     • Signature (140 x 60 pixels, 10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG)
     • Left-hand thumb impression (10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG)
     • Hand-written declaration (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG): “I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
     • Live photograph (via webcam/mobile).
  5. Pay the fee online (₹1,000 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).
  6. Submit and print the e-receipt and application form.
• Notes:
  • Maximum 2 streams per candidate; separate applications and fees required.
  • No changes allowed post-submission.
  • Retain Registration Number and Password for future reference.
  • Helpdesk: http://cgrs.ibps.in (Subject: PFRDA – Officer Grade A 2025).

Application Fee

• Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets).
• Note: Fees are non-refundable; separate fees for each stream application.

Emoluments and Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹44,500–89,150 (17 years).
• Gross Emoluments: Approx. ₹1,57,000/month (including NPS, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, etc.).
• Benefits:
  • Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses, Personal Accident Insurance, Education Allowance, etc.
  • Pluxee Meal Card, Staff Furnishing Scheme, Computer Purchase Scheme.
• Probation: 1 year, with confirmation subject to performance and antecedent verification.
• Bond: No specific bond mentioned, but candidates must settle any existing bonds with current employers.

Examination Centres

Phase I Centres

Phase II Centres

Notes:

• Candidates can select up to 3 centres for Phase I and 1 for Phase II.
• PFRDA reserves the right to change centres.
• Candidates bear travel expenses and risks.
• Interview venues will be communicated via call letters.

Syllabus for Paper 2 (Phase I and II)

General Stream

• Commerce & Accountancy: Accounting standards, cash flow, financial statement analysis, share capital transactions.
• Management: Planning, leadership, HRD, motivation, communication.
• Finance: Financial system, markets, derivatives, financial inclusion, taxation.
• Costing: Cost accounting methods, standard costing, lean systems.
• Companies Act: Chapters III, IV, VIII, X, XI, XII, XXVII.
• Economics: Demand-supply, national income, monetary/fiscal policy.
• Pension Sector: NPS, Atal Pension Yojana, annuity plans.

Information Technology (AI/ML)

• Database concepts, SQL queries, programming (Java/C++), data analytics (Python/R), algorithms, networking, cybersecurity, AI/ML (machine learning, neural networks, NLP).

Research (Economics)

• Economics: Demand-supply, national income, monetary/fiscal policy, financial markets.
• Statistics & Econometrics: Hypothesis testing, regression, time series.

Research (Statistics)

• Probability, descriptive statistics, sampling, time series, statistical quality control.

Legal

• PFRDA Act, PMLA, Constitution, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Corporate Law, Taxation, IPR, RTI.

Finance and Accounts

• Financial statements, ratio analysis, cost accounting, business law, taxation, financial markets.

Official Language (Rajbhasha)

• Official Language Policy, Hindi-English translation, legal/pension/banking terminology.

English (Phase II, Paper 1)

• Descriptive test: Precis, essay, comprehension to assess writing skills.

Scribe and Compensatory Time

• Eligibility: PwBD candidates with ≥40% disability (visual impairment or writing limitations).
• Rules:
  • Candidate arranges scribe (different academic stream, not a candidate for the same exam).
  • Compensatory time: 20 minutes per hour.
  • Undertaking with scribe’s photograph required.
  • Violation leads to disqualification.

Pre-Examination Training

• Eligibility: SC/ST/PwBD/OBC/EWS candidates.
• Mode: Online, free of cost.
• Application: Email to recruitment.hr@pfrda.org.in with caste/EWS/disability certificate by August 6, 2025.
• Format:
  • Name, Father’s/Husband’s Name, Category, Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificate Details, Address, Email, Mobile, Registration No., Payment Details (if applicable).
• Notes:
  • Conducted in English/Hindi.
  • Details communicated via email.
  • PFRDA may cancel training based on feasibility.

General Instructions

• Verification: Biometric data (thumb impression/IRIS) and photograph captured during Phase II. Mismatch leads to disqualification.
• Misconduct: False information, unfair means, or impersonation results in cancellation and potential debarment.
• Certificates: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates must submit certificates in GoI format at the interview.
• No Objection Certificate: Required for candidates in Govt./PSU employment.
• Travel Reimbursement: AC Three Tier return fare for interview candidates.
• Jurisdiction: Disputes under New Delhi courts only.
• Multiple Applications: Only the last application per stream is valid; others are rejected without refund.

Benefits of Joining PFRDA

• Gross emoluments ~₹1,57,000/month.
• Benefits like medical, LFC, education allowance, and meal cards.
• Opportunity to work in India’s pension regulatory sector.
• Posting anywhere in India with potential for diverse roles.

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