UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 – A
September 5, 2026
Last Updated: 4 September 2026
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced the PFRDA Grade A Recruitment 2026 for 30 Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) posts. The recruitment includes streams such as General, Research, Actuary, and Official Language (Rajbhasha).
The online application process started on 3 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until 24 September 2026 through the official PFRDA recruitment portal.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Post | Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Application Start Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 September 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 15 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 20 November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–30 Years |
| Pay Scale | ?44,500–?89,150 |
| Approx. Gross Emoluments | ?1.57 lakh/month |
| Official Website | pfrda.org.in |
| Post/Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer Grade ‘A’ – General | 25 |
| Officer Grade ‘A’ – Research | 2 |
| Officer Grade ‘A’ – Actuary | 2 |
| Officer Grade ‘A’ – Official Language (Rajbhasha) | 1 |
| Total | 30 |
Candidates should be 18 to 30 years old as on 31 July 2026. Age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to Government of India rules.
| Stream | Qualification |
|---|---|
| General | Master's Degree/2-year PG Diploma in any discipline OR Law Degree OR Engineering Degree OR CA/CFA/CS/Cost Accountant |
| Research | Master's Degree/PG Diploma in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Data Science, AI, or Mathematics with relevant Statistics qualification |
| Actuary | Graduation plus passed/exempted in 7 Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master's Degree in Hindi/English/Sanskrit/Commerce/Economics with the prescribed language-related qualifications |
Candidates should carefully check the official notification for detailed stream-wise educational requirements.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR/EWS/OBC | ?1,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD/ESM/Female | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
The pay scale for Officer Grade ‘A’ is ?44,500–?89,150. The source notification information states that the approximate gross monthly emoluments may be around ?1.57 lakh, subject to applicable allowances and benefits.
The selection process consists of:
Phase I – Online Examination
Phase II – Online Examination
Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
The interview carries 15% weightage in the final selection, as stated in the provided recruitment details.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 3 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 3 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 September 2026 |
| Phase I/Prelims Exam | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase II/Mains Exam | 20 November 2026 |
Visit the official PFRDA website.
Go to the Careers/Vacancies section.
Open the notification for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2026.
Click on Apply Online.
Complete the registration process.
Enter your personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Carefully verify all details before submitting the application.
Download and save the completed application form for future reference.
Apply Online: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/pfrdajul26/
PFRDA Careers/Vacancies: https://pfrda.org.in/get-to-know/careers/vacancies
PFRDA Official Website: https://pfrda.org.in/
A total of 30 Officer Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager) vacancies have been announced.
The last date to apply online is 24 September 2026.
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 31 July 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
General/UR/EWS/OBC candidates need to pay ?1,000, while SC/ST/PwD/ESM and female candidates are exempted according to the provided details.
The pay scale is ?44,500–?89,150, with approximate gross emoluments stated at around ?1.57 lakh per month.
Candidates are selected through Phase I, Phase II, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Candidates can apply through the official online application portal linked above.
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