If you’re planning to appear for the PFRDA Grade A (Assistant Manager) recruitment in 2025, understanding the updated syllabus and exam pattern is crucial. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) conducts this exam to recruit candidates in various streams such as General, IT, Legal, Finance, Research (Economics), and Official Language (Rajbhasha).
This blog breaks down the PFRDA Assistant Manager 2025 syllabus and exam pattern in detail—covering Phase 1, Phase 2, and the stream-wise subjects you need to master.
PFRDA Grade A 2025: Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Phase I – Online Screening Test
- Phase II – Online Examination
- Phase III – Interview
Each phase consists of two papers:
- Paper 1 – General (Aptitude or Descriptive English)
- Paper 2 – Stream-specific (Professional Knowledge)
PFRDA Assistant Manager Exam Pattern 2025
Phase I Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English, Reasoning, Quant, GA | 80 | 100 | 60 mins |
| Paper 2 | Stream-specific knowledge | 50 | 100 | 40 mins |
⚠️ Note: Paper 1 is qualifying in nature; Paper 2 is considered for merit.
Phase II Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English (Descriptive) | 3 | 100 | 60 mins |
| Paper 2 | Stream-specific knowledge | 50 | 100 | 40 mins |
PFRDA Grade A Syllabus 2025
General Stream (Common for Phase I & II)
- Commerce & Accountancy: Accounting Standards, Company Final Accounts, Ratio Analysis
- Management: Planning, Leadership, Motivation, Communication
- Finance: Regulatory Bodies, Markets, Derivatives, Inflation
- Costing: Costing Methods, Marginal Costing, Six Sigma
- Companies Act: Key Chapters from Companies Act, 2013
- Economics: Demand-Supply, IS-LM, Inflation, BoP
- Pension Sector: NPS, APY, Annuity, Investment Basics
Legal Stream
- PFRDA, SEBI, IRDAI Acts
- Indian Contract Act, Criminal & Civil Laws
- IBC 2016, Companies Act 2013
- Constitution: Fundamental Rights, DPSPs
IT Stream
- DBMS, SQL, OOPs (Java/C++), Data Analytics (Python/R)
- Networking, OSI Model, TCP/IP
- Cyber Security, Shell Programming
- Algorithms (Greedy, DP), Data Warehousing
Finance & Accounts Stream
- Financial Statements, Ratio Analysis, IND AS
- Cost Accounting, Taxation (Income Tax & GST)
- Financial Inclusion, Derivatives, Auditing Standards
Research (Economics) Stream
- Micro & Macro Economics, IS-LM, Fiscal Policy
- Statistics: Mean, Median, Hypothesis Testing
- Financial Institutions, International Trade
Official Language (Rajbhasha) Stream
- सरकारी राजभाषा नीति
- हिन्दी-अंग्रेजी अनुवाद
- वैध, प्रशासनिक, बैंकिंग व आर्थिक शब्दावली
- पेंशन और सामाजिक सुरक्षा शब्दावली
PFRDA General Syllabus (Phase I)
| English | Quant | Reasoning | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC, Cloze Test, Error Spotting | DI, Number Series, SI/CI | Puzzles, Syllogism, Direction | Budget, Economy, Financial Awareness, Pension Schemes |
Final Selection Criteria
- Phase II Score (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
- Interview Performance
Only shortlisted candidates based on Phase II will be called for interviews.
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FAQs on PFRDA Grade A Syllabus 2025
Q1. Is there negative marking in PFRDA Grade A 2025?
Yes, 1/4th mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in objective papers.
Q2. Is Paper 1 of Phase 1 considered for merit?
No. It is qualifying in nature. Only Paper 2 marks are considered for shortlisting to Phase II.
Q3. What is the weightage of interview in final selection?
Interview usually carries 15% weightage, while 85% is from Phase II marks.
Q4. Which stream is most popular in PFRDA Grade A?
The General stream has the highest number of vacancies and applicants.
Q5. How can I prepare for the Professional Knowledge paper?
Stick to the official syllabus, refer to standard textbooks, and practice mock tests based on stream topics.