The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced its flagship Assistant Manager (Officer Grade‑A) recruitment drive for 2025. With 40 vacancies across various streams, this is a prime opportunity for graduates, postgraduates, engineers, law graduates, finance and tech professionals to join India’s premier pension regulatory body. Ensure you apply online before the deadline on 06 August 2025.
Key Details of PFRDA Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Officer Grade‑A (Assistant Manager) – 40 positions |
| Streams | General, Finance & Accounts, IT (AI/ML), Research (Economics/Statistics), Actuary, Legal, Official Language NorthEast Now |
| Application Window | 2 July – 6 August 2025 |
| Application Mode | Fully online via PFRDA Careers portal |
| Maximum Age Limit | 30 years (as on Advt date); relaxations applicable |
| Fee | ₹1000 (GEN/OBC/EWS), Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Women) |
Eligibility Criteria at a Glance
Educational qualifications vary by stream:
- General: Master’s degree, LLB, B.E/B.Tech, or professional certifications (CA, ICWA, ACS, CFA)
- Finance & Accounts: Graduate + CA/FCA/ICWA/ACS/CFA
- IT (AI/ML): B.E./B.Tech. in CSE/IT/ECE or Master’s in IT/MCA with AI/ML specialization
- Research: Master’s in Economics, Statistics, Commerce, or Finance/Econometrics
- Actuary: Graduate + cleared core IAI exams
- Legal: Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Official Language: Master in Hindi + English at Bachelor’s level
Important Dates & Exam Structure
- Application Start: 2 July 2025
- Last Date: 6 August 2025
- Phase I (Online Screening): Early September 2025 (tentative)
- Phase II (Online Exam): Early October 2025 (tentative)
- Phase III (Interview): Followed by final merit list
Exam Format
- Phase I: Two online papers (100 marks each) combining objective MCQs
- Phase II: English descriptive test + objective questions (total 200 marks)
- Interview: Final shortlisting based on exam scores + interview performance (15% interview weightage)
Pay Scale & Career Benefits
Selected candidates start at Pay Level 7 with pay scale:
₹44,500–₹74,450 plus grade pay and applicable allowances. Gross monthly remuneration is estimated at ₹1.35–1.5 lakh!
Steps to Apply Online
- Download & read the official notification from the [PFRDA website].
- Register on the “Careers → Assistant Manager 2025” section.
- Enter personal, academic, and stream-specific details.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay application fee (where applicable).
- Submit form, save confirmation, and print the acknowledgment.
Selection & Preparation Tips
- Know the syllabus thoroughly technical + regulatory + domain knowledge.
- Focus on past pension reforms, regulatory policies, and NPS architecture.
- Improve English drafting skills for Phase II descriptive paper.
- Solve mock tests for both phases and practice interview questions related to policy and regulation.
Why Apply for PFRDA Assistant Manager?
- Prestigious central government position in a niche policy-regulatory domain.
- Opportunities to influence pension reforms across India.
- Excellent salary, allowances, career progression, and work-life balance.
- Ideal for professionals in Finance, Law, IT, Economics, or Social Policy.