Exams
The FCI Assistant Grade 3 Eligibility Criteria are essential for candidates aspiring to join the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in this role. These criteria ensure that applicants possess the necessary qualifications and attributes to carry out the responsibilities associated with the Assistant Grade 3 position.
To be eligible for FCI Assistant Grade 3, candidates must typically have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Additionally, the age limit for applicants usually falls within a specified range, often between 18 and 28 years, though this can vary based on factors such as category and reservation norms. Meeting the educational and age criteria is fundamental for candidates to move forward in the selection process. Aspiring candidates should carefully review and satisfy these eligibility requirements to enhance their chances of a successful application.
As the FCI Assistant Grade 3 exam evolves, staying informed about the specific requirements for the year 2024 is crucial for prospective candidates, ensuring they are well-prepared and meet all necessary conditions to pursue a career with the Food Corporation of India. Check out the subsections below to know the eligibility in detail:
A candidate shall be:
The candidates applying for the post must have attained the age of 18 years. The maximum age limit has been given below:
The reference date for the calculation of age will be notified in the official notification when released.
Several categories are offered age relaxation. Let's check out the age relaxation provided in the table below:
Categories | Upper Age Limit |
FCI Employee | No limitations |
PwBD | 37 years |
OBC (Except Creamy layer) | 30 years |
SC / ST | 32 years |
PwBD - SC / ST | 42 years |
PwBD - OBC | 40 years |
Widows / Divorced/ Women judiciously separated and not remarried under UR | 35 years |
Widows / Divorced/ Women judiciously separated and not remarried under OBC | 38 years |
Widows / Divorced/ Women judiciously separated and not remarried under SC / ST | 40 years |
Ex- Servicemen under UR | 30 years |
Ex- Servicemen under SC / ST | 35 years |
Ex- Servicemen under OBC | 33 years |
The educational qualification required are different depending on the department in which you are applying for the Assistant Manager post. Check out the table below to know more:
Post Name | Post Code | Educational Qualification/ Experience |
Assistant General Manager (General) | D | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers. |
Assistant General Manager (Accounts) | E | Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers. |
Assistant General Manager (Technical) | F | B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognized University. or B.Sc. with any of the following subject from a recognized University: Botany / Zoology / Bio-Technology / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Food Science or B. Tech / BE in Food Science / Food Science and Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Technology from a recognized University / an institution approved by AICTE. Proficiency in use of computers. |
Assistant Grade -III (Depot) | G | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers. |
Assistant Grade-III (Hindi) | H | *Degree of a recognised University with Hindi as main subject. Proficiency in English specifically for the purpose of translation. Certificate/Diploma course in translation from English to Hindi and vice-versa of at least one year duration from a recognised University/Institution approved by Government. Given the fact that the major work of Assistant Grade-III (Hindi) would be translation from English to Hindi and vice-versa, possession of Skill for Hindi Typing would also be required. To assess the same, Hindi Typing with speed of 30 words per minute will be tested during the period of probation. Confirmation of probation shall be subject to the candidate qualifying the prescribed Typing Test. |
*Hindi should be main subject in every year of graduation.
The FCI Assistant Grade 3 Notification 2024 will be released soon on the official website.
The vacancies will be released soon. However, in the previous cycle, 4907 vacancies were released.
The application start date will be released soon and updated here.
There are two stages which are Phase 1 & Phase 2 written exams.
The maximum age limit is 27 years.
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