The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has announced a bumper recruitment drive for 2025 , offering 3556 vacancies across different categories. Below, we have provided complete details about the eligibility criteria, selection process, application steps, and important dates .
1. Overview of FCI Recruitment 2025
Feature Details Recruitment Body Food Corporation of India (FCI) Total Vacancies 3556 Post Names Manager, Junior Engineer, Steno, Typist, Food Safety Officer, Assistant, Computer Operator, Food Inspector, etc. Application Mode Online Selection Process Written Exam, Physical Test (if required), Document Verification Job Location All India Official Website www.fci.gov.in
2. FCI Vacancy 2025: Category-wise Posts
The recruitment is divided into four categories :
Category I – Managerial posts
Category II – Junior Engineer, Steno, Typist, AG-II
Category III – Assistant Grade-III, Food Inspector, Food Assistant
Category IV – Class IV Posts (Peon, Watchman, Helper, etc.)
Post Name Number of Vacancies Manager 400+ Junior Engineer (JE) 600+ Stenographer 300+ Assistant Grade II 500+ Typist 200+ AG III (Assistant) 600+ Food Inspector 400+ Computer Operator 300+ Food Safety Officer 250+ Other Posts 300+ Total Vacancies 3556
3. FCI Eligibility Criteria 2025
A. Educational Qualification
For Managerial Posts (Category-I) : Graduation/Post-Graduation in relevant field.
For Junior Engineer (JE) : Diploma/Degree in Engineering.
For Steno, Typist, Assistant Grade-II, AG-III : 12th Pass/Graduate.
For Food Inspector, Food Safety Officer : Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, or related fields.
For Category-IV (Peon, Watchman, etc.) : Minimum 10th pass .
B. Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years (varies as per post)
Age Relaxation :
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwD: 10 years
4. FCI Selection Process 2025
Written Examination (Objective Type)
Physical Test (Only for specific posts like Watchman, Helper)
Skill Test (For Steno, Typist, Computer Operator)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
5. FCI Salary Structure 2025
Post Name Salary (Per Month) Manager ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 Junior Engineer (JE) ₹35,000 – ₹1,12,400 Assistant Grade II ₹28,000 – ₹92,300 Assistant Grade III ₹25,000 – ₹81,100 Typist/Steno ₹24,000 – ₹75,000 Food Inspector ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 Peon/Watchman ₹18,000 – ₹50,000
6. How to Apply for FCI Recruitment 2025?
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Step 2: Register & Fill Application Form
Click on New Registration .
Fill in basic details (Name, Email, Mobile, etc.).
Upload documents, photographs, and signature .
Step 3: Pay Application Fee
Category Application Fee General/OBC ₹1000 SC/ST/PWD Free
Step 4: Submit & Print Application
Click on Submit and take a printout of your application.
7. Important Dates for FCI Recruitment 2025
Event Date Notification Release March 2025 Online Application Starts April 2025 Last Date to Apply May 2025 Admit Card Release June 2025 Written Exam Date July 2025 Result Declaration August 2025
8. Exam Pattern for FCI Recruitment 2025
The written exam will be objective type and divided into different sections :
Subject No. of Questions Marks Time General Awareness 25 25 90 min Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 Reasoning 25 25 English/Hindi Language 25 25 Total 100 100 90 min
Note: For technical posts , questions will be based on subject knowledge .
9. Preparation Tips for FCI Exam 2025
Follow NCERT Books for General Awareness & Quantitative Aptitude .
Practice previous year papers for better understanding.
Stay updated with current affairs related to food, agriculture, and government schemes.
For technical posts , revise core subjects related to engineering, food safety, and agriculture.