PFRDA Grade A Actuary Exam Pattern 2026: Papers, Marks
PFRDA Grade A Actuary exam pattern 2026: Phase I and Phase II papers, 100 marks each, questions, time, negative marking and Phase II weightage.
In short
- Phase I and Phase II each have two online papers of 100 marks each.
- The Actuary stream paper has 50 questions, 100 marks and 40 minutes.
- Phase II Paper 1 is a descriptive English paper of 100 marks and 60 minutes.
- Negative marking is one-fourth of the marks of a question in the objective papers.
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The PFRDA Grade A Actuary exam pattern 2026 has two online phases. Each phase has two papers of 100 marks each. Paper 2 is the Actuary stream paper in both phases. Go back to the PFRDA Grade A Actuary 2026 pillar page for dates and pay.
What is the PFRDA Grade A Actuary exam pattern 2026 for Phase I?
Phase I is an online screening examination. It has two multiple choice papers. PFRDA set it for 15 October 2026. Paper 1 is common to all streams. The table shows the sections of Paper 1.
| Paper 1 section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 25 |
| General Awareness (including some financial sector questions) | 20 | 25 |
| Total | 90 | 100 |
Paper 1 lasts 60 minutes. Paper 2 is the stream paper and lasts 40 minutes. Negative marking of one-fourth applies in both papers.
What is the Actuary stream paper pattern?
Paper 2 tests a specialised subject related to the stream. The Research, Actuary and Official Language streams share one format. The table shows it.
| Paper | Stream | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 | Actuary | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes |
The notification says the Paper 2 syllabus is common for both phases. Read the PFRDA Grade A Actuary syllabus 2026 page for the topics.
What is the PFRDA Grade A exam pattern for Phase II?
PFRDA set Phase II for 20 November 2026. Paper 1 is a descriptive English test for all streams. It checks drafting skills. Paper 2 is the Actuary stream paper.
| Phase II paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Time | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Descriptive English | 3 | 100 | 60 minutes | One-third |
| Paper 2 | Actuary stream, multiple choice | 50 | 100 | 40 minutes | Two-thirds |
PFRDA checks Paper 1 only for candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in Paper 2. Negative marking of one-fourth applies to Paper 2.
How does the exam pattern link to selection?
Phase II marks carry 85% of the final marks. The interview carries 15%. A candidate needs a cut-off in each paper and an aggregate cut-off. The selection process page explains these rules.
What can I read next?
Read the PFRDA Grade A Actuary syllabus 2026 page for the Paper 2 topics.
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