The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is gearing up for one of its largest recruitment drives, with more than 33,000 vacancies expected to be released in May 2025. Aspirants preparing for SSC, Railway, or State-level exams should not miss this golden opportunity, as the syllabus overlaps significantly with these exams.
🔔 FCI Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🔸 Recruiting Body | Food Corporation of India (FCI) |
| 🔹 Post Names | Manager, Assistant Grade I/II/III, Typist, Stenographer, etc. |
| 🧾 Total Vacancies | 33,566+ Expected |
| 🗓️ Notification Release | May 2025 (Expected) |
| 📍 Job Location | PAN India (Zonal & State-wise recruitment) |
| 💰 Salary | ₹28,000 – ₹81,000/month (Post-dependent) |
| 📄 Application Mode | Online |
📌 Vacancy Breakdown (Expected)
➤ Grade II (Managerial Posts)
- Vacancies: ~6,221
- Departments:
- Manager (Depot)
- Manager (Movement)
- Manager (Accounts)
- Manager (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering)
- Manager (Hindi)
➤ Grade III (Assistant Level Posts)
- Vacancies: ~27,345
- Departments:
- Assistant Grade III – General
- Assistant Grade III – Technical
- Assistant Grade III – Depot
- Typist (Hindi)
- Stenographer
- Watchman
⚠️ Note: Exact number of vacancies will be confirmed in the official notification.
🎓 Educational Qualifications
✅ For Manager Posts (Grade II)
- Depot/General: Graduate with minimum 60% marks (Relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Accounts: B.Com + CA/ICWA/CS or MBA (Finance)
- Technical: B.Sc. in Agriculture or B.Tech in Food Science / Bio-Technology / etc.
- Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical): B.E./B.Tech. in respective stream
- Hindi Manager: Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the degree level
✅ For Assistant Grade III & Other Posts (Grade III)
- General/Depot: Graduation in any discipline
- Technical: Degree in Science / B.Tech (as specified in the notification)
- Typist: Graduation with typing speed in Hindi (30 WPM)
- Stenographer: Graduation + stenography skills
- Watchman: 8th/10th pass (based on zone-wise recruitment)
📆 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| 📣 Notification Release | May 2025 |
| 📝 Online Application Starts | May/June 2025 |
| 🧪 Exam Date (Tier 1) | August–September 2025 |
🧮 Selection Process
FCI recruitment involves the following stages:
- Online Written Exam (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
- Skill Test (for Steno/Typist posts)
- Document Verification
- Interview (Only for Grade II – Managerial Posts)
📊 Exam Pattern Highlights
- Tier I: Objective paper for all posts (Quant, Reasoning, English, GK)
- Tier II: Post-specific subjects (Accounts, Technical, Engineering, etc.)
- Typing/Steno Skill Test: For Typist and Stenographer posts
- Interview: For Managerial Posts (Grade II) only
🎯 Why You Should Apply
- 🏛️ Work with a reputed PSU under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
- 💼 Secure a central government job with long-term benefits.
- 🧾 Attractive pay with growth opportunities across various zones.
- 🌐 Vacancies available across India – choose your zone.
📎 Final Words
If you’re preparing for SSC CGL, Railway, or other central/state competitive exams, FCI Recruitment 2025 presents a lucrative, stable government opportunity. With over 33,000+ vacancies, candidates from 10th pass to graduates with different skill sets can find a post that suits them.
📣 “Start preparing early – the official notification is just around the corner!”
