PFRDA Grade A Admit Card 2026 Out: Phase-I Call Letter for 30 Assistant Manager Posts, Exam on 15 October
PFRDA has released the Phase-I call letter for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2026 recruitment for 30 posts. Candidates can download it from 8 to 15 October 2026; the online exam is on 15 October and Phase II on 20 November.
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PFRDA Grade A Admit Card 2026 Out
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released the call letter (admit card) for the Phase-I online examination for Recruitment of Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) 2026 under Advt. No. 03/2026. The call letter download window opened on 8 October 2026 and will close on 15 October 2026, which is also the date of the Phase-I exam. PFRDA has also published the Phase-I Information Handout on 8 October 2026 with the exam pattern and exam-day rules.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Recruitment | Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) 2026, Advt. No. 03/2026 dated 03.09.2026 |
| Streams | General, Research, Actuary, Official Language (Rajbhasha) |
| Total posts | 30 |
| Phase-I exam date | 15 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Call letter download | 8 October to 15 October 2026 |
| Login details | Registration No./Roll No. and Password/Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) |
| Official website | pfrda.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 3 September 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment | 3 September to 24 September 2026 |
| Information Handout for Phase I published | 8 October 2026 |
| Phase-I call letter download starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Phase-I call letter download closes | 15 October 2026 |
| Phase-I online examination | 15 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Phase-II online examination | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Phase-III interview | To be intimated to candidates who clear Phase II, by e-mail/SMS |
Stream-wise Vacancies
| Stream | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| Research | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Actuary | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
Of these, 2 posts in the General stream are for PwBD candidates (1 for Blindness and Low Vision, 1 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
Phase-I Exam Pattern (as per Information Handout)
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (all streams) | English Language | 20 | 25 | 60 minutes (whole Paper 1) |
| Paper 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 25 | - |
| Paper 1 | Test of Reasoning | 30 | 25 | - |
| Paper 1 | General Awareness (incl. financial sector) | 20 | 25 | - |
| Paper 2 (General) | Commerce, Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Companies Act, Economics and Pension Sector, AI, Media, Marketing & Communication | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Paper 2 (Research/Actuary/Rajbhasha) | Specialised subject of the stream | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
- Total test time is 100 minutes, but candidates may need to be at the venue for about 160 minutes. For candidates who applied for two streams, the exam lasts 140 minutes.
- All papers except English Language are in Hindi and English.
- There is a penalty of 1/4 mark of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
- Candidates must clear separate cut-offs in each paper and an aggregate cut-off. Phase-I marks are only for shortlisting for Phase II and are not counted in the final selection.
- For the Research stream, an on-screen calculator will be provided in Paper 2.
How to Download PFRDA Grade A Call Letter 2026
- Visit the official website pfrda.org.in and click the "Recruitment of Grade A (Assistant Manager)" call letter link, or open the call letter login page directly.
- Choose English or Hindi and enter your Registration No./Roll No.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format and the captcha shown.
- Log in, check your name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and venue on the call letter.
- Download and print the call letter before 15 October 2026.
Exam Day Instructions
- Note the date, reporting time and venue on the call letter. Late comers will not be allowed. You may visit the venue a day before.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph (preferably the same one uploaded) on the call letter.
- Carry an original, currently valid photo ID and a photocopy of the same ID. Accepted IDs include PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter Card, Bank Passbook with photo, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar with photo, Employee ID and others listed in the handout. Ration Card and Learner's Driving Licence are not accepted.
- Your name on the call letter must exactly match the name on the ID. Candidates who changed their name must bring a Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit.
- The call letter and the ID photocopy, stapled together, must be put in the drop-box at the end of the exam.
- Calculators, books, notes, mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed.
Selection Process and Pay
Selection has three stages: Phase I (screening, two papers of 100 marks each), Phase II (online exam, two papers of 100 marks each, on 20 November 2026) and Phase III (interview). Final selection is based on Phase II (85% weightage) and interview (15% weightage). The Grade 'A' pay scale is ₹62,500-3,600(4)-76,900-4,050(7)-1,05,250-EB-4,050(4)-1,21,450-4,650(1)-1,26,100 (17 years). As per the advertisement, gross emoluments at the minimum of the scale are about ₹2,05,000 per month. Probation is two years.
Important Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Phase-I call letter download | ibpsreg.ibps.in (linked from pfrda.org.in) |
| Information Handout for Phase I | pfrda.org.in |
| Advertisement No. 03/2026 | pfrda.org.in |
| PFRDA official website | pfrda.org.in |
FAQs
When is the PFRDA Grade A Phase-I exam 2026?
The Phase-I online exam is on 15 October 2026 (Thursday).
Till when can I download the PFRDA Grade A call letter?
The download window is open from 8 October to 15 October 2026.
What details are needed to log in?
Your Registration No. or Roll No. and your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
Is there negative marking in Phase I?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
How many posts are being filled?
30 posts: 25 General, 2 Research, 2 Actuary and 1 Official Language (Rajbhasha).
When is Phase II?
Phase II is scheduled for 20 November 2026 (Friday) for candidates shortlisted from Phase I.
Conclusion
PFRDA has opened the Phase-I call letter download for Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) 2026, with the exam on 15 October 2026. Candidates should download the call letter early, read the Information Handout, and carry the call letter with a pasted photo and a valid original photo ID plus a photocopy to the centre.
References
- https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/pfrdajul26/oecla_sep26/login.php – Recruitment of Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager)-2026: Call Letter for Online Phase-I Examination (download 08-10-2026 to 15-10-2026)
- https://www.pfrda.org.in/en/web/pfrda/w/recruitment-of-grade-a-assistant-manager-2026-information-handout-for-phase-i – Recruitment of Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2026 - Information Handout for Phase I, published 08-10-2026
- https://www.pfrda.org.in/documents/33652/212847/PFRDA+%28Phase+I%29+IH+2026+%28Bilingual%29.pdf – PFRDA Phase I Information Handout 2026 (Bilingual) PDF, 08-10-2026
- https://www.pfrda.org.in/en/web/pfrda/w/advertisement-recruitment-of-officer-grade-a-assistant-manager-2026 – Advertisement - Recruitment of Officer Grade 'A' (Assistant Manager) - 2026, published 03-09-2026
- https://www.pfrda.org.in/documents/33652/212847/Recruitment+of+Officer+Grade+A+%28Assistant+Manager%29-2026.pdf – Advt. No. 03/2026 PDF, dated 03.09.2026
- https://www.pfrda.org.in/ – PFRDA official website (homepage links to call letter and handout)