The notification for National Pension System (NPS Trust) Grade A for 2025 is out. Before you move on to apply for this exam, you need to familiarise yourself with the age limit, educational qualifications, and other important eligibility criteria that must be met to take this exam.
Below, I have covered all the key details about NPS Grade A 2025 eligibility criteria – age limit and relaxation, educational qualifications, nationality, number of attempts, and more. By the end, you’ll be fully informed and ready to apply.
NPS Grade A Exam Eligibility 2025
NPS Grade A eligibility criteria for the exam include:
- Educational Qualification
- Age
- Nationality
- Number of Attempts
Below, we will explain these NPS Grade A eligibility criteria in detail.
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NPS Grade A Educational Qualification
Below, I have mentioned the educational qualifications and professional experience required to be eligible for the NPS Grade A exam.
Important Note: You must have the required educational qualification as of 31 December 2024.
For the general stream, you need to have either of the following full-time qualifications from an Indian University/Institute recognized by AICTE/UGC/Government.
- Graduation in any discipline
- Post-graduation in any discipline
- CA
- CFA
- CS
- FRM (or equivalent)
- CMA
- MBA
- PGDBA
- PGPM
- PGDM
Important Note: No experience is required to apply for the NPS Grade A exam.
NPS Grade A Age Limit 2025
For general candidates, the age limit is 21 to 30 years old. However, for other categories, NPS has also relaxed the age limit as is mentioned in the table below:
Note: The cutoff date for calculating the age limit is 31 December 2024. This means the candidate’s age as of this date will be used to determine their eligibility.
NPS Grade A 2025 Age Limit and Relaxation | ||
(Minimum Age shall be 21 years old for all categories as of 31 December 2024) | ||
Category | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
General | None | 30 Years |
SC/ST | 5 Years | 35 Years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | 33 Years |
Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years | 35 Years |
PwBD (General) | 10 Years | 40 Years |
PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years | 43 Years |
PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years | 45 Years |
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Is a Distance Education Degree Holder Eligible for NPS Grade A 2025?
No, candidates with a distance education degree are not eligible to apply for the NPS Grade A 2025 exam. NPS Trust explicitly states that only candidates with a full-time educational qualification meet the eligibility criteria for this exam.
NPS Grade A Eligibility 2025: Nationality
According to the notification, you must be an Indian citizen to be eligible for the NPS Grade A exam.
Maximum Attempts for NPS Grade A
There is no restriction on the number of attempts in the NPS Grade A exam. You can apply to the NPS Grade A 2024 Assistant Manager exam, provided you are eligible on all criteria.
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Conclusion
As far as the eligibility criteria for the NPS Grade A exam are concerned, I have covered all the key details you need to know before applying for this exam. In case you have any further doubts, scan through our FAQ section or ask for assistance. You have come one step closer to realizing your dream!