The Food Corporation of India (FCI), one of the largest Public Sector Undertakings ensuring the food security of the nation, has announced its latest recruitment drive for non-executive posts across multiple zones in India. This is a golden opportunity for aspirants looking for a stable and rewarding career in the government sector. If you are planning to apply for the FCI AG-III positions, this detailed guide will help you navigate through the key aspects of the recruitment process.
Why Choose FCI?
- Job Security: As a PSU, FCI provides excellent job stability.
- Attractive Salary & Perks: Competitive pay scale with additional allowances.
- Growth Opportunities: Scope for promotions and career progression.
- Work-Life Balance: Government job benefits with regulated working hours.
FCI AG-III Recruitment: A Brief Overview
The FCI recruitment for Assistant Grade-III (AG-III) is conducted for various departments, including General, Accounts, Technical, Depot, and Hindi. The positions are distributed zone-wise, covering North, South, East, West and North-East regions.
Key Highlights (as per Advt. No. 01/2022-FCI Category III) :
- Number of vacancies: Not notified yet but expect multiple openings across different zones
- Pay Scale: INR 28,200 – 79,200 (IDA Pattern)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Age Limit: 27-28 years (with relaxation for reserved categories)
Zone-Wise Vacancies (as per Advt. No. 01/2022-FCI Category III ):
Zone | Vacancies |
North Zone | 2,388 |
South Zone | 989 |
East Zone | 768 |
West Zone | 713 |
North-East Zone | 185 |
FCI Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2025
FCI Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2025- Important Dates & Notification
FCI Assistant Grade III Notification 2025
Online application Start Date
Last date to apply
Availability of FCI Assistant Grade III Admit Card 2025
FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 1 Exam Date 2025
Expected till March 2025
To be notified
To be notified
7-10 days before exam
To be notified
FCI Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
FCI has opened recruitment for various posts under the AG-III category. Below is an attractive tabular presentation of key posts along with their qualifications and responsibilities:
Post Name | Post Code | Qualification | Responsibilities |
Junior Engineer (Civil) | A | Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering with one-year experience | Construction and maintenance of FCI infrastructure |
Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) | B | Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with one-year experience | Maintenance of electrical and mechanical installations |
Stenographer Grade-II | C | Graduate with 40 w.p.m typing speed & 80 w.p.m shorthand in English | Administrative and clerical support |
Assistant Grade-III (General) | D | Graduate Degree in any discipline with proficiency in computers | General office administration and support |
Assistant Grade-III (Accounts) | E | B. Com degree with proficiency in computers | Financial management and accounting |
Assistant Grade-III (Technical) | F | B.Sc. in Agriculture or related disciplines OR B.Tech in Food Science/Agricultural Engineering | Quality control and inspection of food grains |
Assistant Grade-III (Depot) | G | Graduate Degree in any discipline with proficiency in computers | Managing storage and warehouse operations |
Assistant Grade-III (Hindi) | H | Degree in Hindi with proficiency in English and translation skills | Translating official documents from English to Hindi and vice versa |
- A candidate must be a Citizen of India/ Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who has settled in India before 1st January 1962
- Citizens of Indian origin who have migrated from selected countries (mentioned in the official notification) but are now settled permanently in India.
Selection Process
The selection for FCI AG-III posts is based on a two-phase online examination:
Phase |
Phase I |
Phase II |
Subjects |
English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, General Studies
Paper I: Common for all AG-III posts
Paper II: Post-specific knowledge for Technical & Accounts posts
Paper III: For AG-III Hindi (translation skills, language proficiency)
Marks |
100 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
Duration |
60 mins |
90 mins |
60 mins |
90 mins |
Additionally, for Stenographer posts, a skill test in typing and shorthand is mandatory.
PATTERN OF ONLINE TEST
The online exam of Phase-I shall be common irrespective of the post. The test structure for Phase I Online exam is as follow: –
S. No. | Name of the Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (minutes) | Version
|
1 | English Language | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | English |
2 | Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Bilingual |
3 | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Bilingual |
4 | General Studies* comprising of History, Geography, Economy, General Science upto Class 8th level. (20 questions) Current Affairs (5 Questions) | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Bilingual |
|
| 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
|
*The nature of questions will be such that they do not require specialised study of any discipline.
NOTE: In the Phase-I of online test, the test will be Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions). Each question will carry equal 1 (one) mark. For each wrong answer, there will be negative marking of one fourth (1/4) of the mark assigned to that question. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no negative marking for that question. The marks obtained in Phase-I will NOT be reckoned in final merit ranking.
Paper-I (120 Multiple Choice Questions, Duration-90 Minutes):
S.No. | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (minutes) | Version |
1 | English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English |
2 | Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
3 | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
4 | General Studies* comprising of History, Geography, Economy – 25 questions General Science upto Class 10th level – 10 questions Current Affairs – 5 questions Computer Awareness – 5 questions | 45 | 45 | 30 minutes | Bilingual |
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| 120 | 120 | 90 minutes |
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*The nature of questions will be such that they do not require specialised study of any discipline.
Paper-II (Duration-60 minutes):
i. 60 Multiple Choice Questions on Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering for Candidates applying for the Post Code A {Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering)}, Post Code B {Junior Engineer (Electrical Mechanical Engineering)}, to assess the post specific technical knowledge of relevant stream.
OR
ii. 60 Multiple Choice Questions on Commerce particularly General Accounting and Finance for candidates applying for the Post Code E {Assistant Grade-III (Accounts)} to assess the post specific technical knowledge of relevant stream.
OR
iii. 60 Multiple Choice Questions on Agriculture, Botany and Zoology (Group-A) or Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics (Group-B) for candidates applying for the Post Code F {Assistant Grade-III (Technical)} to assess the post specific technical knowledge of relevant stream.
OR
iv. 60 Multiple Choice Questions: General Knowledge related to Hindi Literature (4 Questions), word/sentences for Hindi to English translation (20 Questions), word/sentences for English to Hindi translation (20 Questions), Official Language Policy (4 Questions), Official Language Act (4 Questions), Official Language Rules (4 Questions), Annual Programme issued by Department of Official Language (4 Questions).
Detailed Syllabus (Phase I & Phase II)
Phase | Subjects | Topics Covered |
Phase I | English Language | Vocabulary, Grammar, Error Detection, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumble |
Reasoning Ability | Arrangement & pattern, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Syllogism, Number Series, Analogy, Inequality, Puzzles & Sitting Arrangements, Direction & Distance | |
Numerical Aptitude | Simplification, Quadratic Equation, Data Interpretation, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Speed- Time & Distance, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Number Series, Arithmetic Problems | |
General Studies | History, Geography, Economy, General Science (up to Class 8th level), Current Affairs | |
Phase II (Paper I) | General Studies | Indian Economy, History, Geography, Important Government Schemes, General Science, Current Affairs, Computer Awareness (Basics of Computers, MS Office, Internet, Email, Networking) |
English Language | Sentence Improvement, Error Detection, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension | |
Reasoning Ability | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Puzzles, Input-Output, Direction Sense | |
Numerical Aptitude | Advanced Arithmetic, Data Sufficiency, Quadratic Equations | |
Phase II (Paper II – Post-Specific Knowledge) | Accounts | Basic Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Commercial Laws |
Technical | Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics | |
Hindi | Hindi Literature, Translation Skills, Official Language Policy, Hindi Grammar |
Phase II (Paper II – Post-Specific Knowledge) syllabus for Assistant Grade-III (Technical) (Post Code F)
Agriculture: – Statics of Indian Agriculture (Cereals & Pulses), Elementary entomology, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics.
Botany:- Cell Biology :Tissue , Organ & Organ System, Genetics, Plant Classification, Diversity, Ecology, Life Process: Photosynthesis, Respiration , Circulation, Movement etc, Basics of Biochemistry.
Zoology:- Animal Cell & Tissue, Organ System, Heredity & Variation, Animal Classification, Micro Organism, Insects & Rodents.
Chemistry:- Chemical bonding, Organic Chemistry : Basics of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes and acids, Inorganic Chemistry , Chemistry in daily life.
Physics:- Measurements, Basic Physics, Light, Electricity.
The above syllabus for Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and Physics is grouped into following two categories:
GROUP A- Agriculture, Botany and Zoology.
GROUP B- Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics.
How to Apply?
Step 1: Visit the official website of FCI at www.fci.gov.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, go to the ‘Current Recruitment section’.
Step 3: Click the link to apply against “For Application Process – Application link for online form is available”.
Step 4: After that, on a new page, click on the ‘Apply Online’ link.
Step 5: You will be navigated to another page where you can see the link ‘Click here for new registration’, click on this link and fill in all the details that are asked. Once all the details are added, click on the ‘submit’ option.
Step 6: Now, log in and fill the application form. Fill in all the details carefully.
Step 7: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format
Step 8: Check the details and submit the application form.
Step 9: Pay the application fee (exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/Women). Candidates are advised to get the printouts of both e-receipt and online application form for future reference.
*Submit the application before the deadline.
FCI Recruitment Preparation Tips
- Examine the Recruitment eligibility criteria and fill the post and other detail in the form carefully.
- Understand the FCI Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025
- Make or Refer Subject- wise Preparation strategy
- Give more test for time management strategy
- Stay updated with FCI Notifications & Exam Pattern.
- Use online test seriesfrom platforms like Agri Coaching Chandigarh
- Revise short notes & formulas
- Avoid guesswork to prevent negative marking.
- Stay consistent and disciplined in preparation.
FCI AG-III recruitment is an excellent career opportunity for graduates looking for a government job with a reputed organization. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria, prepare well for the selection process and apply before the deadline given in the latest notification which has not been published yet. Start your journey toward a stable and rewarding career with FCI today!
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