PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Pay
PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026: Phase II is on 20 November 2026. Check IAI Core Principles eligibility, the age limit, pay scale and selection stages.
In short
- Phase II of the PFRDA Grade A 2026 recruitment is on 20 November 2026.
- The Actuary stream needs graduation plus all seven IAI Core Principles subjects passed or exempt.
- Candidates must be 30 years or younger on 31 July 2026, with relaxation only in cases the notification lists.
- Basic pay starts at ₹62,500, and gross pay at the start is about ₹2,05,000 per month.
On this page 10 sections
The next stage of the PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026 recruitment is the Phase II online examination on 20 November 2026. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) published Advertisement No. 03/2026 for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) on 3 September 2026. This page covers the Actuary stream.
PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026 at a glance
The table shows the main facts of the recruitment. The notification also covers the General, Research and Official Language (Rajbhasha) streams.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) |
| Post | Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
| Stream on this page | Actuary |
| Vacancies | 30 in all streams, 2 in the Actuary stream |
| Advertisement number | 03/2026, dated 3 September 2026 |
| Mode of examination | Online |
| Selection stages | Phase I, Phase II and Phase III interview |
| Application fee | ₹1,000 for Unreserved, EWS and OBC, nil for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen |
| Pay scale | ₹62,500 to ₹1,26,100 (17 years) |
| Official website | www.pfrda.org.in |
What are the key dates for PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026?
PFRDA accepted applications only online from 3 September 2026 to 24 September 2026. It accepted no other mode. PFRDA required a separate online application for each stream. Applications are now closed. See the PFRDA Grade A Actuary notification 2026 for vacancies and the fee.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 3 September 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment | 3 September to 24 September 2026 |
| Phase I call letter released | 8 October 2026 |
| Phase I online examination | 15 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Phase II online examination | 20 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Phase III interview | PFRDA has not announced the date yet |
What is the eligibility for the PFRDA Actuary stream?
The Actuary stream needs two things together. The candidate must hold graduation from a recognized university or institute. The candidate must also pass, or have exemption in, all seven Core Principles subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) examination. Read the PFRDA Grade A Actuary eligibility 2026 page for all rules.
What is the age limit for PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026?
A candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age on 31 July 2026. This means the candidate must have been born on or after 1 August 1996. The notification relaxes the upper age limit only in the cases it lists. Read the eligibility page for the relaxation table.
How does PFRDA select Actuary candidates?
Selection has three stages. Phase I is an online screening examination, Phase II is an online examination, and Phase III is an interview. Phase II marks carry 85% of the final marks, and the interview carries 15%.
Read the PFRDA Grade A Actuary selection process 2026 page. It explains marks, negative marking and cut-off rules for each phase. The exam pattern and syllabus pages show the papers and topics.
How do call letters work for the online examination?
Candidates download call letters from the PFRDA website. The call letter shows the examination venue and the time. A candidate must bring the call letter and a photo identity proof to the examination centre.
What is the pay for the Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) post?
The notification lists one pay scale for Officers in Grade A. The scale runs from ₹62,500 to ₹1,26,100 over 17 years. The table shows how basic pay moves through the scale.
| Pay stage | Basic pay at start of stage | Increment amount | Number of increments | Basic pay at end of stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹62,500 | ₹3,600 | 4 | ₹76,900 |
| 2 | ₹76,900 | ₹4,050 | 7 | ₹1,05,250 |
| 3 | ₹1,05,250 | ₹4,050 | 4 | ₹1,21,450 |
| 4 | ₹1,21,450 | ₹4,650 | 1 | ₹1,26,100 |
The scale shows an EB at ₹1,05,250, between stage 2 and stage 3. EB means efficiency bar.
What is the gross pay at the start?
At the minimum of the scale, gross pay is about ₹2,05,000 per month. The notification gives this as the present figure. It includes PFRDA’s contribution to the National Pension System (NPS). It also includes grade, special, special grade, dearness, local, family, special compensatory, learning and housing allowances.
How long is the probation?
Successful candidates serve a probation of two years. PFRDA confirms them in service after satisfactory performance during probation and verification of character and antecedents.
Where can I read each part of the guide?
- Notification: vacancies by stream, key dates and the application fee.
- Eligibility: the Actuary qualification, the age limit and the age relaxation table.
- Selection process: the three phases, cut-off rules and the 85% and 15% weightage.
- Exam pattern: paper formats, marks, time and negative marking for both phases.
- Syllabus: the Actuary Paper 2 topics in Insurance and Management.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026 Phase II date?
What is the qualification for the PFRDA Grade A Actuary stream?
What is the age limit for PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026?
How many stages does PFRDA Grade A selection have?
What is the pay scale for PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager?
Do Phase I marks count in the final PFRDA Grade A result?
What is the probation period for the PFRDA Assistant Manager post?
Can I still apply for PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026?
Chapters in this guide
Notification
PFRDA Grade A Actuary notification 2026 (Advt. 03/2026) lists 30 posts, 2 in the Actuary stream. See vacancies, dates and the application fee.
Chapter 2Eligibility
PFRDA Grade A Actuary eligibility 2026: graduation, all seven IAI Core Principles subjects, a 30-year age limit on 31 July 2026 and relaxation rules.
Chapter 3Selection Process
PFRDA Grade A Actuary selection process 2026: three phases, one-fourth negative marking, cut-off rules and the 85% and 15% final weightage.
Chapter 4Exam Pattern
PFRDA Grade A Actuary exam pattern 2026: Phase I and Phase II papers, 100 marks each, questions, time, negative marking and Phase II weightage.
Chapter 5Syllabus
PFRDA Grade A Actuary syllabus 2026: Paper 2 topics in Insurance and Management, common for Phase I and Phase II, plus the Paper 1 subjects.
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