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FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam 2026: Complete Guide to Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility and Preparation
FCI Assistant Grade 3 recruits staff for Food Corporation of India depots and offices through Phase 1, post-specific Phase 2 and document verification.
Reading time: about 10 minutes. Verify dates, vacancies and post-wise rules in the official notification before applying.
What this guide covers
FCI Assistant Grade 3 exam overview
FCI Assistant Grade 3 (General, Depot, Accounts, Technical, Hindi) staffs Food Corporation of India operations across zones: grain procurement, storage, movement and distribution. Phase 1 is common; Phase 2 differs by post, with Accounts and Technical papers testing commerce and agriculture depth. Official details appear only on fci.gov.in recruitment pages.
| Stage | Format | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 100 marks, 60 minutes, common | Screening for Phase 2 |
| Phase 2 | Post-specific papers | Merit stage |
| Verification | Documents and medical | Final appointment |
Eligibility criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | Upper age is notified per post and zone with relaxation. Verify the exact limit in the advertisement |
| Education (General, Depot) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer knowledge |
| Accounts | B.Com or equivalent commerce background as notified |
| Technical | B.Sc. Agriculture or allied science background as notified |
Exam pattern
Phase 1 (common)
English 25, Reasoning 25, Numerical Aptitude 25, General Studies 25 in 60 minutes with 0.25 negative marking. Screening only.
Phase 2 (post-specific)
General and Depot posts take aptitude and computer papers; Accounts takes commerce and finance papers; Technical takes agriculture and science papers. Confirm paper composition for your post in the notification.
Syllabus, subject by subject
General: comprehension, puzzles, arithmetic, general studies with food-security and agriculture weight. Accounts: accounting principles, finance, auditing basics. Technical: agronomy, soils, storage science, food grains. Computers: fundamentals and MS Office for applicable papers.
Important dates and how to apply
FCI advertises zone-wise on fci.gov.in. This guide carries no dates. Choose the post matching your degree since Phase 2 differs.
Selection process
- Phase 1 common screening.
- Phase 2 post-specific merit papers.
- Document verification and medical before appointment.
No interview is advertised for these posts; verify in the notification.
How to prepare
Clear Phase 1 with daily timed aptitude sets and food-security current affairs, then specialise: commerce revision for Accounts, agriculture revision for Technical, computer practice for General and Depot. Study FCI operations and foodgrain management as interview-free merit still rewards domain answers.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for a post your degree does not support.
- Preparing only Phase 1 depth for Phase 2 papers.
- Ignoring food-security and agriculture current affairs.
- Skipping computer fundamentals.
- Guessing under negative marking.
Career opportunities
Assistants work in FCI depots, district and regional offices on procurement, storage and movement with promotion avenues to higher grades. Check pay scales in the notification.
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Frequently asked questions
What is FCI Assistant Grade 3?
The staff recruitment for Food Corporation of India across General, Depot, Accounts, Technical and Hindi posts.
Who conducts the FCI exam?
FCI itself, advertising zone-wise on fci.gov.in.
Which post should I apply for?
The one matching your degree: commerce for Accounts, agriculture or science for Technical, any discipline for General and Depot.
What is the FCI AG3 exam pattern?
Common Phase 1 of 100 marks followed by post-specific Phase 2 papers and verification.
Is there an interview?
No interview is advertised for these posts, but verify the notification.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks per wrong answer in the objective tests. Confirm in the notification.
How to prepare for Technical post?
From agronomy, soils, storage science and foodgrain management texts plus agriculture current affairs.
Where can I practise FCI mocks?
On Pratiyogita Kosh: aptitude mocks and custom sets for reasoning, quant, English and general studies.