FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern 2024
To excel in the FCI Assistant Grade 3 exam, candidates must also be aware of the exam pattern. The 2024 exam pattern typically includes multiple stages, such as phase 1 and phase 2 exams, to evaluate candidates thoroughly. Knowing the pattern helps candidates strategize their preparation and allocate time wisely for each section.
FCI Assistant Grade 3 Notification - Phase 1 Exam Pattern
The online exam of Phase-I is common irrespective of the post. For each wrong answer, there will be negative marking of one fourth (1/4). The test structure for Phase I Online exam is as follows.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration (in Minutes) | Version |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Bilingual |
| Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Bilingual |
General Studies* comprising of History, Geography, Economy, General Science upto Class 8th level. (20 questions)
Current Affairs (5 Questions) | 25 | 25 | 15 minutes | Bilingual |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | - |
FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern - Phase 2
The phase 2 is further divided into two papers i.e. Paper 1 & Paper 2. The Paper 1 will be common for all the posts but the Paper 2 will be specific as technical knowledge is required. Check out their patterns below:
FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The sections/subjects in Paper 1 of Phase 2 are same as Phase 1. Only the difficulty level of the questions may be high as compared to Phase 1. Check out the pattern for Paper 1 of Phase 2 below:
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration (in Minutes) | Version |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
| Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes | Bilingual |
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 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes | - |
Note: Candidate should note that there will be negative marking of one fourth of the mark assigned to a question in Phase –II. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate then there will be no negative marking for that question.
FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern (For Accounts, Technical & Hindi)
The paper 2 will be only conducted for three posts which are AG III (Accounts), AG IIII (Technical) and AG III (Hindi). Check out the detailed pattern below:
| Post Name | Exam Pattern | Duration |
| AG-III (Accounts) | 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.
Each Question will have 2 marks. | 90 minutes |
| AG-III (Technical) | 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.
Each Question will have 2 marks. | 90 minutes |
| AG-III (Hindi) | 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).
Each Question will have 2 marks. | 90 minutes |
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