PSU & Engineering

FCI Recruitment 2026

FCI Recruitment 2026 is expected to release 33,566 (Expected, across Category I, II, III and IV posts) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.

Food Corporation of India (FCI)

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

33,566 (Expected, across Category I, II, III and IV posts)

Fee

₹500 (General/OBC/EWS) / Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women (Expected, as per previous cycles)

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

Official Notification

Expected Soon (2026)

Online Application Window

To be announced with notification

Admit Card

To be announced

Phase I Exam

To be announced

Phase II Exam (Category II)

To be announced

Quick Summary

FCI Recruitment 2026, conducted by the Food Corporation of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, is expected to fill over 33,566 vacancies across Category I, II, III and IV posts, including Manager and Assistant Grade III roles across General, Depot, Accounts, Technical, Movement, Civil Engineering, and Electrical & Mechanical Engineering streams. Category II Manager posts require an upper age limit of 28 years (35 for Manager Hindi) and typically involve a Phase I objective exam plus a Phase II Professional Knowledge paper, while Category III Assistant Grade III posts (age limit 27, 28 for Hindi) involve a single-phase objective exam. As of July 2026 the official notification, exact vacancy breakup, application dates, and exam schedule are still awaited on fci.gov.in, with the notification expected soon.

Eligibility

Manager (Category II): Graduate/Postgraduate degree relevant to the post (General/Depot, Accounts, Technical, Movement, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Hindi) with minimum percentage, generally not more than 28 years of age (35 years for Manager Hindi)
Assistant Grade III (Category III): Graduate degree relevant to the department applied for (General, Depot, Accounts, Technical, Movement), typing/computer proficiency required for some posts, maximum age 27 years (28 years for AG-III Hindi)
Assistant Grade II (Hindi) and other Category III/IV posts: Post-specific educational qualification as notified, ranging from graduate degree to ITI/diploma depending on the post
Age relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates
Indian citizenship required; final eligibility criteria to be confirmed in the official notification

Syllabus

General English: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction and error spotting
Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, and analytical reasoning
Numerical Aptitude: Data interpretation, simplification, percentage, ratio, profit-loss, time-speed-distance, and quadratic equations
General Studies / General Awareness: Current affairs, static GK, economy, geography, and polity, with added emphasis on agriculture and Food Corporation-related topics
Professional Knowledge (Category II Manager posts): Subject-specific paper for Technical, Accounts, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Depot and Movement streams

Exam Pattern

Phase I (Category II & III): Objective online exam of 100 questions across English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude and General Studies
Phase II (Category II Manager posts): Professional Knowledge paper specific to the department applied for (Technical, Accounts, Depot, Movement, General, Civil/Electrical & Mechanical Engineering)
Category III (Assistant Grade III): Single-phase objective exam; typing test/skill test for posts requiring it
Negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer (as per previous FCI recruitment cycles)
Final selection based on combined Phase I and Phase II (where applicable) merit, followed by document verification

Exam overview

Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, responsible for procurement, storage, movement, and distribution of foodgrains across India to ensure food security and support the Public Distribution System (PDS). FCI Recruitment 2026 is expected to be one of the largest central government recruitment drives of the year, with over 33,566 vacancies projected across Category I (Watchman/Handling), Category II (Manager, Assistant Manager), Category III (Assistant Grade), and Category IV posts.

Category II Manager posts span streams such as General, Depot, Accounts, Technical, Movement, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, and Hindi, while Category III Assistant Grade III posts cover General, Depot, Accounts, Technical and Movement departments — making FCI recruitment accessible to graduates from commerce, engineering, agriculture, and general streams alike. The official notification, application dates, and exact vacancy breakup by category and post are awaited on the FCI website (fci.gov.in).

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are expected in FCI Recruitment 2026?▼

FCI Recruitment 2026 is projected to fill over 33,566 vacancies across Category I, II, III and IV posts, including Manager (Category II) and Assistant Grade III (Category III) roles across General, Depot, Accounts, Technical, Movement, and Engineering streams. The exact category-wise and post-wise vacancy breakup will be confirmed in the official notification.

What is the age limit for FCI Manager and Assistant Grade III posts?▼

For most FCI Manager (Category II) posts, the upper age limit is 28 years, except Manager (Hindi) which allows up to 35 years. For Assistant Grade III (Category III) posts, the upper age limit is generally 27 years, and 28 years for AG-III (Hindi), with standard government age relaxation for reserved categories.

What is the FCI exam pattern and selection process?▼

FCI Category II Manager recruitment typically involves a Phase I objective exam (English, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Studies) followed by a Phase II Professional Knowledge paper specific to the department, while Category III Assistant Grade III recruitment is generally a single-phase objective exam, followed in both cases by document verification.

Has the FCI Recruitment 2026 notification been released?▼

As of now, the official FCI Recruitment 2026 notification for Category I-IV posts is still awaited on the official website fci.gov.in. Candidates should regularly check the official site for the release of the notification PDF and the opening of the online application window.

Where can I apply for FCI Recruitment 2026?▼

Once released, applications for FCI Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through the official FCI website at fci.gov.in, where candidates will need to complete new registration before filling out the application form and uploading required documents.

Official Resources

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Official Website

https://fci.gov.in

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