FCI Recruitment 2026
The Food Corporation of India procures, stores and distributes food grains for the public distribution system. It hires at national level for manager posts and at zonal or regional level for many staff posts.
Open Recruitment from FCI
There is no open recruitment from FCI on this site right now. New notices appear here once they have been checked against the official source. Meanwhile, see the latest jobs from all recruiters.
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FCI Recruitment: Posts, Selection and How to Apply
At a Glance
- Full name
- Food Corporation of India
- Short name
- FCI
- Level
- Central government
- Type
- Government department or body
- Official website
- fci.gov.in
What FCI Recruits For
- Managers in general, depot, movement, accounts, technical, civil and electrical engineering, and Hindi streams
- Category III posts such as Assistant Grade III, junior engineer, typist and stenographer
- Watchmen and other posts at regional level
Main FCI Exams and Their Stages
| Exam | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Category II (Manager) | Manager in General, Depot, Movement, Accounts, Technical, Civil, Electrical Mechanical and Hindi streams | Phase I online test, Phase II online test, document verification |
| Category III | Junior Engineer, Stenographer, Assistant Grade III and Typist (Hindi) | Phase I online test, Phase II online test, skill test for typist and stenographer posts |
| Watchman | Watchman in depots, recruited zone by zone | Written test, physical endurance test |
When FCI Announces Recruitment
FCI runs large recruitments every few years rather than annually. Category III and Watchman notices come zone by zone.
What FCI Applicants Often Miss
- Category III vacancies are by zone (North, South, East, West and North East), and you apply for one zone only.
- Assistant Grade III (Technical) needs a degree in agriculture, food science or a related subject, not just any graduation.
- Category II managers may be posted anywhere in India, including depots in remote districts.
Preparing for FCI Recruitment
Read the scheme of selection in each notice carefully, because it varies from post to post. Previous papers, where published, and the official syllabus are the best starting points.
Eligibility for FCI Jobs
Each FCI notification sets the qualification and age limits for its posts. Central government recruitment explains the standard age relaxations and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Pay and Benefits at FCI
Pay follows the scale stated in each notice. Regular posts carry dearness allowance, house rent allowance and the other allowances of the government concerned; contract posts have a fixed monthly amount.
How to Apply for FCI Jobs
- Find the recruitment on this page and open its official notification, which FCI publishes on fci.gov.in.
- Read the eligibility, vacancy break-up by category, fee and last date carefully before you start the form.
- Register on the FCI application portal, or log in if you already have an account, and fill in the form.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the sizes asked, pay the fee where charged, and submit before the deadline.
- Save the confirmation page and payment receipt. Admit cards, results and later notices are published on the official website and listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an FCI Assistant Grade III do?
AG-III staff handle stock records, quality checks and storage at depots and district offices, in the general, accounts, technical or depot stream they were selected for.
Is there an interview for FCI Category III?
No. Selection is on the online tests, with skill tests for posts that need them.
What is the age limit for FCI jobs?
It differs by post. Each FCI notification states the minimum and maximum age, the date on which age is counted and the relaxations for reserved categories.
Can final-year students apply for FCI recruitment?
Only where the notification allows it. Some recruitments accept candidates who will complete their qualification by a stated date; others need the qualification on the closing date.
Is there an application fee for FCI jobs?
Most recruitments charge a fee, with exemptions or reductions commonly given to women, SC, ST, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen. The fee and exemptions are listed in each notice.
Where are FCI recruitment notices published?
FCI publishes its notices on its official website, fci.gov.in. Recruitment we have checked is listed on this page with links to the official notice.
Is this the official FCI website?
No. ItsSarkariNaukri.com is an independent website and is not connected with Food Corporation of India. We list its recruitment after checking the official notification, and always link to the official source for applying.
How can I know when FCI announces new jobs?
New recruitment from FCI appears on this page once it has been checked. There is no open recruitment right now. Checking the official website regularly is the surest way not to miss a notice.
Official website of Food Corporation of India:
- Food Corporation of India (FCI)fci.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)