NPS Grade A Notification 2025: Exam Dates & Vacancies

The official NPS Grade A notification has been released on 16 January 2025. Here are the details of the latest NPS assistant manager notification. I know you were eagerly waiting for this to know the:

• Exam Dates
• Eligibility Criteria
• Number of Vacancies
• Exam Centers
• Application Fee 
• How to Apply

This crucial knowledge allows you to apply for the NPS Grade A 2025 exam on time and tailor your preparation strategy accordingly. However, in the absence of this information, you might:

• Miss the registration window 
• Apply without meeting eligibility criteria
• Misjudge the level of competition
• Submit your application with incomplete or incorrect information

All this wastes your efforts, resources, and a precious year. To help you avoid these pitfalls, I have provided a detailed breakdown of the NPS Grade A notification.

NPS Grade A Notification 2025: Important Dates

Here are the important dates of the NPS Grade A 2025 exam:

After knowing the important dates, let’s take a look at the number of NPS Grade A 2025 vacancies.

Here you can download the NPS Grade A official 2025 notification.

NPS Grade A Vacancies 2025

NPS Trust declared a total of 13 vacancies in the official NPS Grade A 2025 notification, out of which 12 are general vacancies and 1 is for the risk management position.

After getting familiar with the vacancies, it’s time to look at the NPS Grade A 2025 eligibility. 

NPS Grade A Eligibility 2025

NPS Grade A eligibility includes age limit and educational qualification.

Age Limit for the NPS Grade A 2025 Exam

• The age for the NPS Grade A exam is calculated as of 31 December 2024. 
• The maximum age limit for candidates in the unreserved or general category is 30 years, while the minimum age is 21 years.

Educational Qualification for the NPS Grade A 2025 Exam

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 Notes

• No experience is required to apply for the NPS Grade A exam.
• You must have the required educational qualification as of 31 December 2024.

After knowing the NPS Grade A Eligibility criteria, it’s time to take a look at the NPS Grade A exam centers.

NPS Grade A Exam Centers 2025

Here are the Phase 1, Phase 2, and interview centres for the NPS Grade A 2025 exam:

Important Note: The candidates who qualify in the Phase 2 online examination will receive the interview venue details via email or post.

After knowing the exam centers, it’s time to understand the fee required to fill out the NPS Grade A application form for the 2025 exam. 

NPS Grade A Application Fee 2025

Here is the application fee and intimation changes to apply for the NPS Grade A 2025 exam:

Important Note: You can apply for only 1 stream.

Now, let’s move on to understand the NPS Grade A form fill-up process for the 2025 exam.

How to Apply for the NPS Grade A Exam

Below, I have explained the step-by-step guide to help you navigate the NPS Grade A online registration process. Simply follow the instructions below to complete your application smoothly.

Step 1

Visit the official website of NPS Trust.

Step 2

Click on the “Career” button on the home page and then click on “vacancies.”

Step 3

Find and click on the link “DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF OFFICER GRADE B (MANAGER) AND OFFICER GRADE A (ASSISTANT MANAGER) IN NPS TRUST.”

Step 4

Now click on the link “Click here for New Registration” and enter the basic details against all the fields.

Step 5

A provisional registration number and password will be generated, and you’ll receive them on the registered email address.

Step 6

Log in using the provisional registration number and password.

Step 7

Fill out all details in the application form and upload the required list of documents such as photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration. Click on the “Save & Next” button.

Step 8

A preview section will open with all the details filled out by now. You need to verify your details and complete the registration.

Step 9

Click on the “Payment” Tab & proceed to pay. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallet.

Step 10

Take a printout of the application form and e-receipt for future reference.

Important Note: Do not wait till the last minute; fill out the online NPS Grade A 2025 application form as soon as possible to avoid facing potential issues like server overload or technical glitches.

Conclusion

I have discussed everything you need to know about the NPS Grade A notification 2025. I have also offered a step-by-step breakdown of the online application process, ensuring you can confidently submit your form. 

If you still have any doubts, please check out the FAQs section.