PFRDA Grade A Eligibility Criteria 2024
The PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority) Assistant Manager recruitment eligibility criteria for 2024 has not been released since the notification is still pending. PFRDA candidates are hoping for the release of the PFRDA Grade A Notification. They need to keep a close eye on the official announcement to gain insights into the eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the PFRDA Grade A Exam, candidates must know all the details about the PFRDA Assistant Manager eligibility criteria. The notification will also give you the details about the PFRDA Grade A Exam Pattern and Cycle which provides more details on the exam. Moreover, the age relaxation as per the government norms will also be mentioned. You need to wait for the PFRDA notification to collect all the details about the exam and other details like PFRDA Exam Date.
Educational Criteria
The Educational Criteria for this recruitment is specific about the degree. You need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the subject you are specializing in. This could range from finance, economics, business administration, law, or other disciplines as per the notification requirements. You also need to ensure that your degree is from a recognized university, institute or college. We also recommend that you check all the qualifications mentioned in the notification to make sure you meet the criteria. Along with this, any aspirant who wants to clear the exam this year can practice PFRDA Grade A Mock Tests to amp up their preparation. The educational qualification for a PFRDA assistant manager is shown in the table below.
| Stream | Educational Criteria (As on July 31, 2022) |
|---|---|
| General | Master's Degree in any discipline or Bachelor's Degree in Law or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or ACA/ FCA from ICAI or ACS/ FCS from ICSI or ACMA/ FCMA from ICMAI (erstwhile AICWA/ FICWA from ICWAI) or CFA from CFA Institute |
| Finance and Accounts | Graduation from a recognized university AND ACA/ FCA from ICAI or ACS/ FCS from ICSI or ACMA/ FCMA from ICMAI (erstwhile AICWA/ FICWA from ICWAI) or CFA from CFA Institute. |
| Information Technology |
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| Official Language (Rajbhasha) | Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at Bachelor’s Degree level or Master’s Degree in Sanskrit/ English/ Economics/ Commerce with Hindi as a subject at Bachelor’s Degree level from a recognized University / Institute. |
| Research (Economics) | Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Administration (Finance)/ Econometrics. |
| Legal | Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/ Institute. |
Age Criteria
Another important aspect of the eligibility criteria is the age limit. As mentioned earlier, since the new notification is not yet out, candidates can assume that the age criteria will not change any time soon. According to the previous eligibility criteria, the age limit was 30 years of age. This means that all prospective applicants should carefully review the official notification once it is released. By doing this, they can confirm the age limit for the recruitment cycle. Any changes in the age limit will be mentioned in the upcoming notification. Besides, the notification will also talk about the age relaxation for candidates with disabilities or those who fall under the reservation category.
| Post | Age Criteria (As on July 31, 2022) |
|---|---|
| PFRDA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) | Maximum Age - 30 years as on July 31, 2022 i.e., candidate must have been born on or after August 01,1992. |
Age Relaxation
In the PFRDA Grade A exam, candidates in specified categories are entitled to age relaxation benefits. /if you want this position, you need to submit all the relevant details whenever the PFRDA asks for them. Take care to submit the documents to avoid being disqualified for the recruitment process. You can take a look at the the table below to know more about PFRDA Grade A age relaxation.
| Category | Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD |
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| Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
- The EWS candidates need to possess the “Income & Assets Certificate” as on the closing date of the application window. A Competent Authority shall issue such certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India.
- The OBC candidates are eligible for age relaxation if
- They belong to the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
- They Possess a valid OBC (NCL) certificate issued on or after August 1, 2021, but before the closure of the registration window
- PwBD is eligible for cumulative age relaxation benefits in case they belong to reserved categories.
