FCI Recruitment 2025: Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & More

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is one of India’s largest public sector undertakings, managing the supply chain and distribution of food grains across the country. Every year, FCI conducts recruitment exams to fill various positions under Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 posts.

Established on 14th January 1965 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, FCI continues to be a key player in India’s food security system.

If you’re aspiring to join FCI in 2025, this article offers complete details on the FCI Recruitment 2025 Notification, eligibility, salary, selection process, and exam pattern.

🔔 FCI Recruitment 2025 Notification – Expected Soon

The official FCI Recruitment 2025 notification PDF is expected to be released soon at the official website fci.gov.in. The recruitment drive is likely to announce over 33,566 vacancies across various zones for Category 2 and Category 3 posts.

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📌 FCI Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Organization	Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Posts	Category 1, 2, 3, and 4
Total Vacancies	33,566 (Expected for Category 2 & 3)
Mode of Application	Online
Application Dates	To Be Announced
Selection Process	Online Exam + Interview
Salary (Starting)	₹71,000 per month (approx.)
Job Location	Pan India
Official Website	fci.gov.in

💰 FCI Application Fee 2025

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹800/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Exempted

Payment can be made via Debit/Credit Cards, UPI, Internet Banking, or other digital methods. GST is included in the fee.

🎓 FCI Eligibility Criteria 2025

✅ Educational Qualifications (Expected)

Post	Qualification
Manager (General/Depot/Movement)	Graduate with 60% marks OR CA/ICWA/CS
Manager (Accounts)	CA/ICWA/CS OR B.Com + MBA (Finance)
Manager (Technical)	B.Sc. Agriculture / B.E or B.Tech in Food Science
Manager (Civil Engg.)	Degree in Civil Engineering
Manager (Electrical/Mechanical)	Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Manager (Hindi)	Master’s in Hindi with English as a subject + 5 yrs exp.

📅 Age Limit (as per expected notification)

Category	Age Limit
Manager	Up to 28 years
Manager (Hindi)	Up to 35 years

 Age Relaxation:

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD: 10-15 years
• Departmental (FCI) Employees: Up to 50 years

✅ FCI 2025 Selection Process

The selection process will vary by post. However, most positions will follow this structure:

Post Categories	Selection Stages
General, Depot, Movement, Accounts, etc.	Online Test + Interview + Training
Manager (Hindi)	Online Test + Interview

📘 FCI Exam Pattern 2025 – Phase 1

Phase 1 is common for most posts and consists of objective-type MCQs.

Section	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Time
English Language	25	25	15 mins
Reasoning Ability	25	25	15 mins
Numerical Aptitude	25	25	15 mins
General Studies	25	25	15 mins
Total	100	100	60 mins

Note:

• Negative Marking: ¼ mark deduction for each wrong answer.
• General Studies Section includes:
  • Indian History, Geography, Economy, General Science (up to Class 8): 20 questions
  • Current Affairs: 5 questions

💼 FCI Salary Structure 2025

Selected Managers under Category II will receive a starting basic pay of ₹40,000 per month during the training period. Including allowances, the gross monthly salary is approx. ₹71,000/-.

Perks and benefits include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical & Travel Allowance
• Performance-linked incentives

📊 FCI Cut-Off (Previous Year – 2018)

Here’s a reference from the last available FCI Manager Phase 1 Cut-Off:

Category	Cut-Off Marks
General	75
OBC	72
SC	65
ST	62
Ex-Servicemen	72

🔍 Conclusion

FCI Recruitment 2025 offers a golden opportunity to work with a prestigious PSU under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Whether you are a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, prepare early to boost your chances of success.