Food Corporation of India (FCI) Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026

The Food Corporation of India (FCI), one of the largest Public Sector Undertakings ensuring the food security of the Nation, is preparing to release the massive recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Grade III (AG-III) across multiple zones (North, South, East, West, North-East).

Aspirants looking for the FCI Assistant Grade III 2026 exam date, detailed zone-wise vacancies, and full syllabus PDF can find all verified Sarkari Result updates below.

1. FCI AG-III Recruitment 2026 Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	FCI Assistant Grade III (Category III)
Conducting Authority	Food Corporation of India
Post Streams	General, Accounts, Technical, Depot, Hindi
Selection Process	Phase-I and Phase-II Online Exam
Official Website	recruitmentfci.in / fci.gov.in

2. Important Exam Dates 2026 (Expected)

The detailed FCI zone-wise recruitment cycles run periodically. For 2026, immense thousands of vacancies are anticipated across Depots and Regional Offices.

• FCI AG 3 Notification 2026 Release Date: Expected August 2026
• Start of Online Application: August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: September 2026
• FCI Phase-1 Exam Date: Tentatively December 2026
• FCI Phase-2 Exam Date: February/March 2027

3. Comprehensive Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)

• AG-III (General/Depot): A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers.
• AG-III (Accounts): Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers.
• AG-III (Technical): B.Sc. in Agriculture / Botany / Zoology / Bio-Technology / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Food Science. OR B.Tech / B.E. 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.
• AG-III (Hindi): Degree with Hindi as the main subject, proficiency in English, and 1 year of translation experience.

Age Limit (As on Crucial Date defined in Notification)

The maximum age limit for most AG-III posts (General, Accounts, Technical, Depot) is 27 Years, while for AG-III (Hindi) it is 28 Years.

• Age relaxations are strictly applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

4. Vacancy Details & Salary Allowances

While exact figures will be published in the 2026 notification, historically, FCI recruits broadly between 4,000 to 5,000 candidates per major cycle for Category III posts.

• FCI AG-3 Salary Framework: Candidates recruited as Assistant Grade III are placed in the robust IDA pay scale of ₹28,200 - ₹79,200. Additional perks include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and Medical facilities.

5. Selection Process & Detailed Syllabus

The FCI AG-III recruitment strictly comprises a two-phase online computer-based test (CBT).

Phase-I Online Exam (Common for All Posts)

Phase I is absolutely qualifying in nature and marks are not counted for final merit.

• English Language: 25 Questions, 25 Marks (15 minutes)
• Reasoning Ability: 25 Questions, 25 Marks (15 minutes)
• Numerical Aptitude: 25 Questions, 25 Marks (15 minutes)
• General Studies: 25 Questions, 25 Marks (15 minutes) - Comprises History, Geography, Economy, General Science (upto Class 8th level) and Current Affairs.
• Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes. 1/4th negative marking applies.

Phase-II Online Exam (Core Merit Stage)

Phase II varies purely depending on the candidate's chosen stream.

• General / Depot streams: Only Paper-I is required. (120 Multiple Choice Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes).
• Accounts / Technical / Hindi streams: Both Paper-I and Paper-II (Post-Specific) are strictly required. Paper II carries 60 specialized Multiple Choice Questions testing deep domain knowledge (Commerce/Agriculture/Science).

6. How to Apply Online (Sarkari Result Process)

1. Log on seamlessly to the official FCI recruitment portal: recruitmentfci.in.
2. Click on the "Current Recruitment" specifically for Category III.
3. Select your respective Zone (North, South, East, West, NE). Candidates can apply in solely ONE zone only.
4. Complete the Registration actively obtaining your unique Registration Number and Password.
5. Fill in the detailed application accurately uploading a clear passport photo, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
6. Pay the non-refundable Application Fee (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD and Women candidates are completely exempted).
7. Print the safely submitted final confirmation page.

7. Important Direct Links

Access / Action	Direct Link
Apply Online (Zone Wise)	FCI Recruitment Portal
Download Official Notification PDF	FCI Notice Board
Detailed FCI Syllabus	Syllabus section