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FCI Exam 2020

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The FCI admit card for Typist and Stenographer posts is out. Food Corporation of India or FCI is conducting a re-
cruitment drive for Junior Engineer (JE) Civil/Electrical/Mechanical, Steno Grade-II, Typist (Hindi), and Assistant
Grade-III (AG III) (General/Accounts/Technical/Depot). FCI Recruitment selection process is based on three stages i.e.
Pape-I, Paper-II, and Skill Test. The FCI had released a total of 4103 vacancies for various zones. We are expecting a
similar number of vacancies this year as well. If you are interested in making a career with Food Corporation of India
then check the following FCI Notification 2020 expected details. Note the FCI eligibility criteria, selection procedure,
exam pattern, FCI application process, and other details. These expected details will prepare you in advance for the
forthcoming FCI Recruitment Notification 2020.

Updates:
9th September 2020: FCI Admit Card For Typist & Stenographer Out!
The FCI has released the admit card for the document verification stage. The admit card can be downloaded from
4th to 21st September 2020.

Direct Link To Download - Click Here

1. Click on the direct download link given above.

2. The candidates must enter his/her zone of recruitment.
3. Enter login credentials like Roll number, Passwords, and captcha code.
4. Click on login, your admit card will be available for download.
5. The candidates must print this admit card on a plain white paper.

Organization Name Food Corporation of India (FCI)

Job Type Central Govt. Jobs

Position JE, Steno, Typist, Technical Assistant Grade 3 & Others posts

Vacancies To be updated

Exam Mode Online

Application End Date To be Update soon

Job Location Across India

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Official Website www.fci.gov.in

FCI Recruitment 2020 - Important Dates

FCI will soon be releasing the FCI exam dates. The below information will be updated soon for the application start
and end date along with the FCI Exam Date for Paper I.

Start Date for online application To be updated soon

Last Date for the application To be updated soon

FCI Exam Date for Paper I To be updated soon

FCI Recruitment- Vacancies

FCI Recruitment 2020 has not yet been released. Once it is released, the detailed region-wise vacancy list will also be
declared. Last year a total of 4,103 vacancies were released. It is expected that this year will see an increase in the
vacancy. To have an idea about the FCI Vacancy 2019, refer to the table given below.

Region Vacancies

Northern Region 1999

Southern Region 540

Eastern Zone 538

Western Zone 735

North Eastern Zone 291

Total 4103

FCI Notification 2020 - Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

In order to grab one of the various posts listed by FCI, you must ensure that your age meets the following FCI Eligi-
bility criteria:

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Post Name Maximum Age Limit

Junior Engineer (Civil) 28 years

Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

AG-II (Hindi)

Steno. Grade- II 25 years

Typist (Hindi)

AG-III (General) 27 years

AG-III (Accounts)

AG-III (Technical)

AG-III (Depot)

Age Relaxation
As per the Food Corporation of India Eligibility Criteria, you may be eligible for the following Age Relaxation:

Category Age-Relaxation Permissible beyond the Upper age limit

SC/ST 5 years

OBC 3 years

Departmental (FCI) employee No Upper Age Limit

Domicile of Jammu Kashmir (01-01-1980 5 years

to 31-12-1989)

Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved / General) 03 years

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Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 06 years (3 years + 3 years) after deduction of the military ser-
vice rendered from the actual age as on the closing date on re-
ceipt of online application

Ex-Servicemen (SC/ ST) 08 years ( 3 years + 5 years ) after deduction of the military
service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date on
receipt of online application

PwBD 10 years

PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years

PwBD (OBC) 13 years

Widows/Divorced Women/Women judi- 35 years

cially separated and not remarried (Unre-
served)

Widows/Divorced Women/Women judi- 38 years

cially separated and not remarried (OBC)

Widows/Divorced Women/Women judi- 40 years

cially separated and not remarried (SC/ST)

Educational Qualification
Check the table below to know about the educational qualification for each post. Note the essential and desirable
qualifications.

Post Educational and Other Qualification

Junior Engi- Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering with one year experience.
neer (Civil)

Junior Engi- Degree in Electrical Engineering Or Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engi-
neer neering Or Mechanical Engineering with one year experience in the case of Diploma holders
only.

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(Mechani-
cal/Electri-
cal)

Steno. Graduate along with O‘ level qualification of DOEACC and speed of 40 w.p.m. and 80 w.p.m.
Grade- II in typing and shorthand respectively or Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Application
with speed of 40 w.p.m. and 80 w.p.m. in typing and shorthand respectively.

AG-II Essential:
(Hindi)
o Degree of a recognized University with Hindi as the main subject.
o Proficiency in English.
o One year experience of translation from English to Hindi and vice- versa.
Desirable:-Post Graduate qualification in Hindi.

Typist o Graduation or equivalent.

(Hindi) o 30 W.P.M speed in Hindi Typing.
o Preference will be given to the candidates knowing bilingual typing (English
and Hindi) and Computer knowledge.
AG-III Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in use of
(General) computers.

AG-III (Ac- Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers.
counts)

AG-III o B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognized University OR B.Sc. with any of the
(Technical) following subjects from a recognized University: Botany / Zoology / Bio-
technology / Biochemistry / Microbiology /Food Science OR B. Tech / BE in
Food Science / Food Science and Technology / Agricultural Engineering /
Biotechnology from a recognized University / an institution approved by
AICTE.
o Proficiency in use of computers.
AG-III (De- Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in the use of
pot) computers

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How to Apply for FCI Recruitment 2020?

You can apply for the Food Corporation of India Exam through Online mode only. To apply for FCI 2020 exam, fol-
low these steps:

Direct link to Apply for FCI Recruitment 2020 - Click Here!

Note: Direct link is inactive now.

Step 1 - Click on the above given direct link.

Step 2 - Now, register yourself through FCI’s Official website. Just make sure you use a valid email ID, which you
have to keep active until the final declaration of results.

Step 3 - Select the zone from where you want to apply and carefully fill the required details.

Step 4 - Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per requirements mentioned in the official notification.

Step 5 - Note that you have to pay the Application fee online using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash
Cards/Wallets or other online payment methods.

Step 6 - Submit the application form and take a print out of for future reference.

By following these above steps, you will submit your FCI Form successfully.

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FCI Recruitment 2020 - Application Fee

Check the following specified application fee for FCI Recruitment 2020. While filling the application form you have
to submit the application fee as per your category through Credit/Debit/Net Banking.

Category Application Fees

General Category (Male) Rs. 500/-

SC/ST/PwBD/Serving Defense Personnel / Ex-Serviceman/women's No fee

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FCI Recruitment 2020 Selection Process

Coming to the most important part after the application is the FCI Selection process. The FCI selects the candidates
on the basis of their performance in these 3 stages as mentioned below depending on the posts:

1. Phase I
2. Phase II
3. Skill Test
Let’s check one by one the details of each phase.

FCI Exam Pattern for Recruitment Phase I

o The Phase-I is an online test,and it is of Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).

o The exam will be for a total of 100 marks.
o Each question will carry 1 mark.
o For every wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of (1/4) one-fourth.
o There will be no negative marking for the unanswered question.
o The marks obtained in Phase-I will not be considered in final merit ranking.

S. No Name of Test No. of Qs Max Marks Duration Version

1 English Language 30 30 20 Minutes English

2 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes Bilingual

3 Numerical Aptitude 35 35 20 Minutes Bilingual

Total 100 100 60 Minutes

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FCI Recruitment Phase II Exam Pattern

Check thefollowing table to get precise information related to Phase-II exam patterns. Note the post-wise papers
the applicants have to appear for and also check the marking scheme and exam duration from the information
hereunder.

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Number of Papers in Post Post Note

Phase II code

One Pa- Paper F AG-III (General)

per I only
I AG-III (Depot) -
Exam
Paper III E Typist (Hindi)
only

Paper V C Steno Grade-II

only

Two Pa- Paper I A {JUNIOR ENGINEER Candidates applying for any ONE of the post code A, B,
per and (CIVIL G and H will appear in Paper-I to be followed by Paper-
II.
Exam Paper II ENGINEERING)}

B JUNIOR EN-
GINEER

(ELECTRICAL

MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING) ONLINE TEST for Paper - I & Paper – II shall be held in

single sitting only
G {AG-III (Accounts)

H {AG-III (Technical)}

Paper III D {AG II (Hindi)} Candidates applying for Post code D will appear in Pa-
and per-III to be followed by Paper-IV.

Paper IV ONLINE TEST for Paper - III & Paper-IV shall be held in
single sitting only

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Note: Paper I is common for Post code A, B, F, G, H and I and Paper III is common for post code D and E.

o The time duration of Paper I - 90 minutes

o The time duration of Paper II - 60 minutes
o Paper III time duration - 90 minutes
o Paper IV time duration - 90 minutes
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Marking Scheme for Phase-II

Paper Type Number of questions and Negative marking
Marks

Paper – I, 120 Multiple Choice Ques- Candidates should note that there will be a negative marking of one
Paper – III tions will carry equal 01 fone-fourthhe mark assigned to a question in Phase –II. If a question
and PaperV marks. Paper will carry maxi- is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be
mum 120 marks no negative marking for that question.

Post specific 60 Multiple Choice Ques-

Paper-II (in tions each carrying 02 marks.
phase II) Paper will carry a maximum
120 marks.

Paper – IV Two questions each carrying No negative marking

(Subjective) 60 marks. Paper will carry a
maximum 120 marks.

How To Download FCI Admit Card?

The aspirants can follow the below-given steps to download the FCI Admit Card from the official direct link below -

Direct Link to Download FCI Admit Card - Click Here

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Note: Direct link is inactive now.

1. Click on the direct link given above to download your FCI Call Letter.
2. Now, enter your zone of recruitment.
3. Carefully enter your login credentials like Roll number, Passwords, and captcha code.
4. Click on login, your admit card will be available for download.
5. Don’t forget to take a print copy of this admit card.
6. Alternatively, you can visit the FCI official website.
7. Click on the FCI Admit card link.
8. Follow the steps 3 to 5.
Know the important FCI Exam Date

FCI Cut Off - Previous Year Cut Off 2019.

Check the following table to get the FCI Cut Off for Mains 2019. Note the category-wise cut off marks to align your
preparation for this year’s exam.

Category Cut-Off Marks

General Candidates 65-70

OBC Candidates 63-67

SC Candidates 56-59

ST Candidates 49-52

FCI Answer Key 2020

Check the following article to get the FCI Answer Key from the official website.

Direct link to Download FCI Answer Key

Note: Direct link is inactive now.

1. Click on the direct link given above.

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2. The Answer key PDF will open on your screen.

3. Now, check the answers to your questions and save the PDF for future reference.
4. Or, visit the FCI Official Website.
5. And click on the FCI Answer key 2020.
6. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Check out Vacancies in FCI

FCI Result 2020

You can follow the below-given steps to check your result from the official direct link.

Direct link to Download FCI Result

Note: Direct link is inactive now.

1. Click on the direct link given above to check FCI Result.

2. The Result PDF will open on your screen.
3. Now, press Ctrl+F and enter your roll number/name to check your result.
4. Save the PDF for future reference.
5. Or, visit the FCI Official Website.
6. And click on the FCI Result 2020.
7. Repeat steps 2 and 4.
Hope this above information based on FCI Recruitment Notification 2020 was helpful for you. Moreover, the eligibil-
ity details, exam pattern, selection process, cut off and the application process will help you prepare for the FCI
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FCI Document verification

The Document Verification process was conducted in the month of February 2020. The 3rd round of verification was
to be conducted in July. The 3rd and final round of Document verification has now been shifted to the month of Au-
gust 2020. The Date and time for the Document Verification process of various regions are given below:

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NORTH REGION- Candidates who were not able to appear for the Document verification process scheduled from
25th February 2020 to 28th February 2020 were given another chance to appear the Document verification on the
18th of July 2020. All the candidates whose Document verification was scheduled on the 18th of July were then ad-
vised to attend the process on 07.08.2020 at 11:00 AM at the Food Corporation of India, Regional Office (Bihar). The
candidates were supposed to reach the location of DV with requisite documents.

SOUTH REGION-

Sl. no. Districts Venue Date &

Time

Candidates from Chennai/Kancheepuram/ FCI, Zonal Office (South), 07.08.2020

Thiruvallur Districts
No. 3, Haddows Road, Chennai, 600006 at 10.00
AM

Candidates from other Districts of Tamil FCI, Divisional Office, FSD 07.08.2020
Nadu
Complex, Chennai Salai, Sevur Village, at 10.00
Katpadi Taluk, Vellore AM

District, Tamil Nadu- 632 106

NORTH EAST REGION-

Sl. State Venue Previous date & time of Reserved date & time
3rd and final DV of 3rd final DV

1 ASSAM Food Corporation of India, Zonal Office (NE), GL 27.07.2020 at 11.00 AM 11.08.2020 at 11:00 AM
Publication Building, GS Road, Guwahati

2 MANI- Food Corporation of India, Regional Office (Ma- 27.07.2020 at 11.00 AM 11.08.2020 at 11:00 AM
PUR nipur), Imphal

3 BIHAR Food Corporation, Regional Office (Bihar), Aru- 18.07.2020 at 11.00 AM 07.08.2020 at 11.00 AM
nachal Pradesh, Exhibition Road, Patna- 800001

Frequently Asked Questions Related to FCI Recruitment 2020

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Q.1. When will be the FCI 2020 notification out?

Ans: The FCI notification 2020 will be out soon on the official website.

Q.2. What is the mode of the FCI exam?

Ans: FCI exam is conducted in online mode.

Q.3. What is the age criteria for the FCI exam?

Ans: The age criteria is different for different posts. Check the above details for complete information.

Q.4.What is the FCI selection process?

Ans: The FCI selection process involves Phase I, Phase II, and Skill Test.

Q.5. What are the vacancy details?

Ans: The Vacancy details will be updated soon after the release of official notification.

Q.6. What is the FCI application fee?

Ans: For General Category male candidate - Rs.500/-.

Q.7. Does the FCI exam include a negative marking scheme?

Ans: Yes, the FCI exam has a negative marking scheme.

Q.8. What is the exam pattern for the FCI exam?

Ans: The exam pattern for Phase I and II is mentioned in detail above.

Q.9. What are the FCI Cut off details?

Ans: FCI Cut Off for the previous year is given in the above information.

Q.10. When will the FCI exam be scheduled?

Ans: FCI exam dates is not yet released by the officials.

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