What is the salary of FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI Assistant Grade III earns ₹19,900–₹63,200 per month (IDA pay scale) with DA, HRA, medical, and food grain concession allowances. The total CTC including perquisites is approximately ₹5–₹6 LPA for entry-level posts, making it one of the attractive PSU positions.

What are the different categories in FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI AG3 has multiple posts: General (office work, correspondence), Accounts (accounting, audit), Depot (stock management, grain handling), Technical (quality control, food science), and Hindi (translation, Rajbhasha work). Each post has a separate exam paper with discipline-specific sections.

What is the selection process for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI AG3 selection includes Phase I (Online Preliminary — English + Reasoning, 70 marks, 60 minutes) and Phase II (Online Mains — English, Reasoning, Quant, GK/Subject Knowledge, 200 marks, 120 minutes). There is no interview for AG3 posts; final selection is based on Mains merit.

What is the posting policy for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

FCI has zonal and regional recruitment. Candidates can indicate their zone preference, but posting is subject to vacancy and FCI's administrative requirements. FCI operates across all states managing strategic grain reserves, and postings may include depot locations in rural and semi-urban areas.

What are the career growth options in FCI after joining as AG3?

FCI AG3 can be promoted to Junior Manager Grade II, Assistant General Manager Grade I, General Manager, and Executive Director through departmental exams and promotions. FCI also offers lateral entry to management posts through direct recruitment for Graduate engineers and MBA holders.

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FCI Assistant Grade 3 Preparation Guide

FCI (Food Corporation of India)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for FCI Assistant Grade 3 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

As per vacancy

Next Exam Date

January 2028

EEligibility Criteria

12th pass or Graduate depending on post, age 18–27 years

ANumber of Attempts

As per FCI notification

Study Plan by Subject

English

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Quantitative Aptitude

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Quantitative Aptitude requires strong calculation speed — practice DI (data interpretation) sets and arithmetic topics intensively

GK section for FCI includes food security policy, PDS (Public Distribution System), buffer stock norms, and FCI operations

English section at moderate banking-exam level — cloze test, error spotting, reading comprehension are regularly tested

For Technical post, focus on food technology, quality control, and food science subject paper in addition to common sections

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
English	50	50	30 min
Reasoning	50	50	30 min
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	30 min
General Awareness	50	50	30 min
Total	200	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October 2027

Next Exam Date

January 2028

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FCI (Food Corporation of India)

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