PFRDA Grade-A Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 30 Vacancies

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), India’s statutory regulator for the pension sector, has invited online applications for Assistant Manager Grade-A positions. Aspiring candidates targeting central regulatory roles can access the dedicated recruitment portal to submit their profiles. Online registrations remain open through September 24, 2026, with document and form printing accessible until October 9, 2026, on the official portal at pfrda.org.in.

Stream-Wise Vacancy Breakdown, Educational Qualifications, and Age Limits

The current recruitment drive looks to fill 30 officer vacancies across key operational divisions, comprising 25 posts in the General stream, 2 in Research, 2 in Actuary, and 1 dedicated to Official Language (Rajbhasha). Educational criteria require applicants to possess relevant graduation, post-graduation, or specialized professional qualifications such as ACA/FCA from ICAI, ACS/FCS from ICSI, ACMA/FCMA from ICMAI, or a relevant postgraduate diploma matching the chosen stream. Candidates must not have crossed 30 years of age as of July 31, 2026, though standard age relaxation provisions apply to candidates from reserved categories as outlined in the official notification.

Registration Gateway, Fee Structure, and Multi-Stage Selection Procedure

Applications must be submitted electronically via the designated IBPS recruitment window at ibpsreg.ibps.in/pfrdajul26/. Candidates need to initiate new registration, enter personal and educational credentials, upload scanned photographs and signatures, pay the requisite fees, and retain a saved physical copy of the application. Unreserved, General, OBC, and EWS candidates are subject to an application fee of ₹1,000, while SC, ST, PwBD, and female applicants are exempt from payment. The selection framework involves a multi-tier screening process: shortlisted applicants must clear Phase 1 online preliminary testing, advance through Phase 2 descriptive and objective assessments, and face a final interview panel before the consolidated merit list is published.