The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a notification regarding the recruitment of Assistant Managers (Grade ‘A’) across various streams, providing 40 positions on a Direct Recruitment Basis. This represents a significant opportunity for qualified Indian citizens to become part of a distinguished regulatory organization within the finance and pension sectors. Interested applicants may review the eligibility requirements, salary details, selection process, and submit their applications online from July 2, 2025, to August 6, 2025.
In this article, job seekers will find detailed information about the PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025, which includes vacancy information, eligibility criteria, age restrictions, salary, selection procedures, application methods, and key dates.
PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025
Name of the Post
Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’
Total Vacancies
40
Age Limit
Maximum 30 Years (as on 31/07/2025)
Pay Scale
Rs.44,500 – 89,150/-
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree or Equivalent
Selection Process
Phase I (Online Screening), Phase II (Online Exam), Phase III (Interview), Document Verification
Job Location
Anywhere in India
Closing Date
06/08/2025
PFRDA Assistant Manager Vacancy List 2025:
Stream
Number of Posts
Actuary
02
General
28
Finance and Accounts
02
Information Technology (AI/ML)
02
Legal
02
Official Language (Rajbhasha)
01
Research (Economics)
01
Research (Statistics)
02
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are required to submit their applications online at www.pfrda.org.in between 02/07/2025 and 06/08/2025.
Candidates must register by providing their Name, Contact information, and Email-ID to obtain a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Complete the application form and upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration according to the specified guidelines.
If applicable, pay the application fee through online methods.
Confirm the details, submit the application, and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualifications
Actuary: Graduation + Pass/ Exemption in all 7 Core Principles subjects of Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI). Finance and Accounts: Graduation + ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI), or CFA (CFA Institute). General: Master’s Degree in any discipline, Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Engineering, or ACA/FCA (ICAI), ACS/FCS (ICSI), ACMA/FCMA (ICMAI), CFA (CFA Institute). Information Technology (AI/ML): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/ Electronics & Communication/ IT/ Computer Science), MCA, or Bachelor’s Degree with 2-year PG in Computers/ IT, preferably with AI/ML specialization. Legal: Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Official Language (Rajbhasha): Master’s Degree in Hindi with English at Bachelor’s level, or Master’s in Sanskrit/ English/ Economics/ Commerce with Hindi at Bachelor’s level. Research (Economics/Statistics): Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance)/ Econometrics.
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years (born on or after 01/08/1995) Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (NCL) (3 years), PwBD (10 years), PwBD+OBC (13 years), PwBD+SC/ST (15 years), Ex-servicemen (5 years)
Pay Scale:
Assistant Manager (Grade ‘A’): Rs.44,500 – 89,150/- (17 years); Gross emoluments approximately Rs.1,57,000/- per month, including NPS contribution, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and other allowances as per PFRDA rules.
Application Fee:
Payment via online mode (Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets).
No fee for ST/SC/PwBD/Women candidates.
Rs.1000/-(inclusive of GST) for GEN/UR, EWS, OBC candidates.
Selection Process:
Document Verification: Candidates must present original certificates during the interview; those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories are required to provide valid certificates.
Phase I (Online Screening): This phase consists of two papers, each worth 100 marks: Paper 1 covers English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness, with a duration of 60 minutes; Paper 2 consists of stream-specific multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and lasts for 40 minutes. There is a penalty for incorrect answers, deducting 1/4th of the marks.
Phase II (Online Exam): This phase also includes two papers, each valued at 100 marks:Paper 1 is a descriptive English paper lasting 60 minutes; Paper 2 contains stream-specific MCQs and is allocated 40 minutes. Negative marking applies to Paper 2, and Paper 1 will only be assessed if Paper 2 is successfully passed.
Phase III (Interview): The interview will be conducted in either Hindi or English. The final selection will be determined based on the results of Phase II, which carries an 85% weightage, combined with the interview, which accounts for 15% of the total weightage.
