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PFRDA Grade A Previous Year Question Papers
PFRDA Recruitment of Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager)
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)No papers yetVerified 10 Oct 2026
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About PFRDA Grade A
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority recruits Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) in General, Research, Actuary and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams through a three-stage process: an online screening examination of two papers, an online Phase II examination of two papers, and an interview, with Phase II and interview marks weighted 85:15. Advt. No. 03/2026, dated 03.09.2026, scheduled Phase I for 15 October 2026 and Phase II for 20 November 2026.
Eligibility (summary)
Advt. No. 03/2026: not over 30 years of age as on July 31, 2026 (born on or after August 01, 1996, with relaxations); General stream requires a master's degree or postgraduate qualification, or a bachelor's degree in law or engineering, among the qualifications listed, as on 31.07.2026. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Phase I: Online Screening Examination
Two objective papers of 100 marks each; used only for shortlisting
- 2
Phase II: Online Examination
Descriptive English paper and stream-specific objective paper, 100 marks each
- 3
Phase III: Interview
Interview; final selection on Phase II (85%) and interview (15%) marks
English LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoningGeneral Awareness (financial sector)Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector (General stream)Stream subject (Research, Actuary, Rajbhasha)Descriptive English (drafting skills)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Phase I: Online Screening Examination | Paper 1 (all streams), 100 marks, 90 questions, 60 minutes: English Language (20 Q, 25 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (20 Q, 25 marks), Reasoning (30 Q, 25 marks), General Awareness including financial sector (20 Q, 25 marks). Paper 2, 100 marks, 50 questions, 40 minutes: for the General stream, commerce, accountancy, management, finance, costing, Companies Act, economics and pension sector, AI, media, marketing and communication; stream subject for Research, Actuary and Rajbhasha. Negative marking of 1/4 of a question's marks in both papers; separate and aggregate cut-offs; Phase I marks not counted in final selectionAdvt. No. 03/2026, Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) 2026 · source |
| Phase II: Online Examination | Paper 1 (all streams): English descriptive test of drafting skills, 3 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, weightage 1/3. Paper 2: stream-specific multiple-choice paper, 50 questions, 100 marks, 40 minutes, weightage 2/3, with 1/4 negative marking; Paper 1 evaluated only for candidates who clear Paper 2's minimum; five times the vacancies shortlisted for interviewAdvt. No. 03/2026 · source |
| Phase III: Interview | Interview in Hindi or English; Phase II marks weighted 85% and interview 15% for final selectionAdvt. No. 03/2026 · source |
Preparing with PFRDA Grade A papers
- Practise each stage separately: Phase I: Online Screening Examination, Phase II: Online Examination, Phase III: Interview.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download PFRDA Grade A previous year papers?
We have not published PFRDA Grade A papers yet. Check the official website (pfrda.org.in) for any papers the authority has released.
Who conducts PFRDA Grade A?
PFRDA Grade A is conducted by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) — official website
- PFRDA Advt. No. 03/2026: Recruitment of Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) 2026 - General, Research, Actuary and Rajbhasha streams
- PFRDA notice page for the Grade A 2026 advertisement
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