PFRDA Grade A Actuary Eligibility 2026: Degree and Age
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.
In short
- A candidate must be an Indian citizen with graduation.
- The Actuary stream also needs all seven IAI Core Principles subjects passed or exempt.
- Maximum age is 30 years on 31 July 2026, which means born on or after 1 August 1996.
- Age relaxation depends on the category, and the notification lists each case.
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The PFRDA Grade A Actuary eligibility 2026 rules need three things. The candidate must be an Indian citizen. The candidate must hold graduation and the IAI Core Principles subjects. The candidate must not have exceeded 30 years of age on 31 July 2026. Go back to the PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026 pillar page.
What are the PFRDA Grade A Actuary eligibility 2026 rules for education?
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.
PFRDA recruits Actuary candidates for only 2 posts. See the notification page for the vacancy table.
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. PFRDA relaxes the upper age limit only in the cases the notification lists.
What is the age relaxation for PFRDA Grade A 2026?
The table shows the relaxation and the birth date it allows. Each date is the earliest birth date for that case. Read the notification clause for the conditions of each case.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum age | Born on or after |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years | 35 years | 1 August 1991 |
| OBC | 3 years | 33 years | 1 August 1993 |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years | 35 years | 1 August 1991 |
| PwBD | 10 years | 40 years | 1 August 1986 |
| PwBD and OBC | 13 years | 43 years | 1 August 1983 |
| PwBD and SC or ST | 15 years | 45 years | 1 August 1981 |
How many streams could a candidate choose?
A candidate could apply for up to two streams for which the candidate was eligible. PFRDA required a separate online application for each stream. Applications closed on 24 September 2026.
What can I read next?
Read the PFRDA Grade A Actuary selection process 2026 page for the three phases and the cut-off rules.
Frequently asked questions
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