PFRDA Grade A Overview

PFRDA Grade A 2022 Overview

PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) has released the notification of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager). This is an exciting opportunity for those who want to work in the government sector. You will find all the important details related to this notification here. Have a look at the important information which are there in the official notification PDF.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Notification

The notification for filling various vacancies of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) was released on September 9, 2022. These vacancies have posts in different stream viz. General, Legal, Finance and Accounts, IT, Official Language (Rajbhasha), and Research (Economics and Statistics). This notification comprises the details of Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Vacancies, Syllabus, How to Apply, Application Fee etc.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Vacancies & Educational Qualifications

The number of vacancies for each stream is given below along with the distribution across different categories. We have also mentioned the educational qualification for different streams. Have a look:

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Important Dates

The online application starts on September 15, 2022. Other important dates are mentioned in the below table. Various dates will be updated on the PFRDA website.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Age Limit

As on 31/07/2022:

1. A candidate must not have exceeded the age of thirty (30) years as on July 31, 2022 i.e., candidate must have been born on or after August 01, 1992.
2. The upper age-limit prescribed above will be relaxable:
   1. up to a maximum of five years for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe if the posts are reserved for them;
   2. up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates if the posts are reserved for them;

For other relaxation details, please check the official notification.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Selection Procedure

Mode of selection shall be a three-stage process i.e. Phase I (on – line Screening examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each), Phase II (on – line examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each) and Phase III (Interview).

Phase I Online Examination

An on – line screening examination consisting of two papers (Multiple Choice questions of 100 marks each) will be held on a date to be declared on the website of PFRDA, shortly. The exam will consist of:

1. There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Phase I.
2. Candidates would need to secure separate cut-offs in each paper as well as aggregate cut-off marks in Phase I to be shortlisted for Phase II.
3. The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Phase II will be decided by the Authority in relation to the number of vacancies.
4. Marks obtained in Phase I shall be used only for shortlisting candidates for Phase II and will not be counted for final selection of the candidates.
5. Qualified candidates will be intimated the date and time for Phase II by e- mail and/or call letter and list of such candidates will also be made available on the website of PFRDA.

Phase II On-Line Examination

An online examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each will be held on a date to be declared on the website of PFRDA. The exam will consist of:

1. Candidates shortlisted for Phase II will be issued new call letter.
2. For candidates who have applied in multiple streams, Paper II will be conducted in various shifts, the timings of which will be intimated in the call letter.
3. There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for the Paper 2 in Phase II.
4. Candidates would need to secure separate cut-offs in each paper as well as aggregate cut-off marks in Phase II to be shortlisted for Phase III.
5. The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Phase III will be decided by the Authority in relation to the number of vacancies.
6. Paper 1 will be evaluated only of such candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in Paper 2.
7. Qualified candidates will be intimated the date and time for Phase II by e- mail and/or call letter and list of such candidates will also be made available on the website of PFRDA.

Note I: All question papers (in both the Phase I & Phase II, except the Test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. 

Phase III Interview

Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Application-cum-intimation fee shall not be refunded to the candidates not shortlisted for Phase II on-line examination and Phase III Interview. Candidate may opt for interview either in Hindi or English.

Note: The marks obtained in Phase II On-line Examination will be allotted a weightage of 85%, while the marks obtained in Phase III Interview will be allotted a weightage of 15%.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Pay Details

The pay scale of Officers in Grade ‘A' is Rs. 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)- 85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years). Presently, the gross emolument including PFRDA's contribution towards National Pension System (NPS), Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Learning Allowance and Housing Allowance, etc. at the minimum of scale is approx. Rs. 1,40,000/- per month.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Application Fee

Important Note: Separate on-line applications for each stream will be required to be filled with payment of requisite fee to be paid for each such application.

PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2022 Cut-Offs

PFRDA 2021 Phase 1 Cut-Offs (Online Examination)

PFRDA 2021 Phase 2 Cut-Offs Online Examination

PFRDA 2021 Final Selection Cut-Offs (Interview)

PFRDA 2020 Cut-Offs General Stream Shortlist Candidates

PFRDA 2020 Cut-Offs General Stream Shortlist Candidates Combined Marks

PFRDA 2020 Cut-Offs Legal Stream Shortlist Candidates

PFRDA 2020 Cut-Offs Legal Stream Shortlist Candidates Combined Marks