SSB Interview Do you have it in you?
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has officially released its Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment Notification for 2025. This recruitment drive offers a prestigious opportunity for professionals aiming to build a career in financial regulation and public service.
🔍 Vacancy Overview
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Total Vacancies: 20
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Streams/Disciplines:
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General
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Finance & Accounts
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Information Technology (including AI/ML)
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Legal
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Research (Economics and Statistics)
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Actuary
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Official Language (Rajbhasha)
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Each stream requires specific educational qualifications and skill sets, offering roles for a variety of professional backgrounds.
📅 Important Dates
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Start of Online Application: 23 June 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 6 August 2025
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Phase I Online Exam (Prelims): 6 September 2025
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Phase II Online Exam (Mains): 6 October 2025
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Interview: Dates to be announced after Phase II
Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
The maximum age is 30 years as on the specified cut-off date. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Educational Qualification (Stream-wise):
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General: Master’s degree in any discipline or equivalent professional qualification (MBA, Law, Engineering, ACA, CFA, etc.)
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Finance & Accounts: Graduation with ACA, FCA, ACMA, CFA, or equivalent
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Information Technology: Engineering degree in CS/IT or equivalent, or MCA, with relevant experience (2 years for AI/ML roles)
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Legal: Bachelor’s degree in Law
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Research: Master’s in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, or equivalent
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Actuary: Graduation and membership in IAI with minimum exam clearances
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Rajbhasha: Master’s degree in Hindi with English or vice versa, or equivalent language qualifications
💰 Application Fees
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000
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SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No application fee
The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three phases:
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Phase I – Preliminary Exam:
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Paper 1: General Aptitude (100 marks)
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Paper 2: Stream-specific subject (100 marks)
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Phase II – Main Exam:
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Paper 1: English Descriptive (Essay, Precis, Comprehension – 100 marks)
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Paper 2: Stream-specific objective (100 marks)
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Phase III – Interview:
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The final merit list is based on 85% weightage from Phase II and 15% from the Interview
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Only candidates who clear each stage will be called for the next phase.
🧾 Exam Pattern Overview
Phase I – Objective Tests:
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Paper 1 includes English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness
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Paper 2 tests knowledge of the relevant professional stream
Phase II – Main Exam:
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English Descriptive to assess writing and communication skills
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Stream-specific MCQs to assess domain knowledge
💼 Salary and Benefits
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Basic Pay: ₹44,500 per month (in the pay scale of ₹44,500 – ₹89,150)
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Approximate Gross Monthly Salary: ₹1.57 lakh including allowances
Other Benefits Include:
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Grade pay allowances
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Insurance benefits
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Reimbursements for medical, travel, and housing
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Leave encashment, LTC, and professional development support
🛠️ How to Apply
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Visit the official PFRDA website and go to the recruitment section
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Register with your details and create login credentials
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Fill out the online application form stream-wise (maximum two streams allowed per candidate)
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Upload documents including photo, signature, and certificates
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Pay the applicable fee
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Submit the form before 6 August 2025
Candidates may apply for up to two streams by submitting separate applications and fees.
📢 Additional Instructions for Candidates
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SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates can avail free pre-exam training by sending an email request to PFRDA within the stipulated dates
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Admit cards will be made available online for each phase—no hard copy will be sent
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Multiple applications for the same stream may lead to disqualification
