PFRDA Grade Eligibility Criteria 2025

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) released the Grade A Notification 2025 on 23rd June 2025, announcing 40 vacancies across streams such as General, Finance & Accounts, IT, Legal, Research (Economics/Statistics), Actuary, and Official Language. Before applying, aspirants must carefully check the eligibility criteria, that is, age, education, nationality, and relaxation rules. Missing even one detail can make your application invalid.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The age limit for PFRDA Grade A 2025 is 21–30 years as of 31st July 2025 (born on or after 1st August 1995). Reserved categories enjoy relaxation: OBC up to 33 years, SC/ST up to 35 years, and PwD candidates up to 40–45 years depending on category. This inclusivity ensures that aspirants from diverse backgrounds get a fair chance.

Educational Qualification

Stream‑wise qualifications are crucial. Each discipline demands specific degrees, from Law to IT to Finance. Aspirants must match their academic background with the stream applied to ensure eligibility.

Educational qualifications vary by stream:

• General Stream: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Finance & Accounts: Bachelor’s in Commerce, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
• Legal Stream: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• IT Stream: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related fields.
• Research (Economics/Statistics): Master’s degree in Economics or Statistics.
• Actuary: Graduation with papers passed from Institute of Actuaries of India.
• Official Language (Rajbhasha): Master’s in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level (or vice versa).

The key point is that your degree must match the stream you apply for. Postgraduates and professional qualifications (CA, CS, CFA, etc.) are also accepted where specified.

Nationality

Nationality rules define who can apply. Apart from Indian citizens, candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and certain migrant categories are eligible. Aspirants must confirm they fit these conditions before applying.

Applicants must be:

• Citizens of India, or
• Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or
• Tibetan refugees settled in India before 1st January 1962, or
• Persons of Indian origin migrated from eligible countries with intent of permanent settlement.

This classification ensures that candidates from recognized categories can apply, provided they meet other eligibility conditions.

Conclusion

Eligibility is the foundation of your application. If you don’t fit the age, education, or nationality rules, you cannot apply. For PFRDA Grade A 2025, aspirants must carefully match their degree with the stream and ensure they fall within the age limit. Checking these details early avoids rejection and wasted effort.