FCI Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2024: Notification Expected in November

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2024 notification is expected in November. Get all the details about the exam, including eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, salary, vacancies, and application process, to start your preparation.

The official vacancy details for the 2024 recruitment will be released with the FCI notification. FCI usually announces a large number of vacancies for Assistant Grade 3 positions across different zones (North, South, East, West, North East) and categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.). To give you an idea of the potential scale, here's a zone-wise and category-wise breakdown of the FCI Assistant Grade 3 vacancies from the 2022 recruitment:

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Vacancy 2022 (Zone-wise and Category-wise)

Zone	Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total	PwBD	ESM
North	AG-III (General)	85	20	130	38	190	463	7	20
	AG-III (Accounts)	19	2	35	6	80	142	0	5
	AG-III (Technical)	83	9	113	54	352	611	0	23
	AG-III (Depot)	203	36	281	94	449	1063	14	44
	AG-III (Hindi)	1	1	0	2	32	36	0	3
	JE (Civil)	5	0	4	0	13	22	0	1
	JE (Electrical/Mechanical)	1	0	2	0	5	8	0	0
	Steno Grade-II	4	2	7	3	27	43	1	4
South	AG-III (General)	21	5	40	15	74	155	2	6
	AG-III (Accounts)	16	4	21	11	55	107	0	4
	AG-III (Technical)	44	17	115	35	46	257	0	10
	AG-III (Depot)	88	18	117	48	164	435	5	17
	JE (Civil)	1	0	2	0	2	5	0	0
	Steno Grade-II	0	0	0	0	8	8	0	0
East	AG-III (General)	38	19	29	19	80	185	2	7
	AG-III (Accounts)	12	7	18	7	28	72	0	4
	AG-III (Technical)	15	13	62	17	87	194	0	7
	AG-III (Depot)	70	29	46	29	109	283	5	13
	AG-III (Hindi)	4	2	0	2	9	17	0	1
	JE (Civil)	3	2	1	1	0	7	0	0
	JE (Electrical/Mechanical)	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0
	Steno Grade-II	0	0	0	0	8	8	0	0
West	AG-III (General)	9	10	17	6	50	92	0	3
	AG-III (Accounts)	2	14	9	3	17	45	0	1
	AG-III (Technical)	25	34	91	25	121	296	0	9
	AG-III (Depot)	30	34	59	25	110	258	2	10
	JE (Civil)	0	0	0	0	5	5	0	0
	JE (Electrical/Mechanical)	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0
	Steno Grade-II	0	0	0	0	9	9	1	1
NE	AG-III (General)	8	14	8	5	18	53	0	2
	AG-III (Accounts)	4	5	6	4	21	40	0	2
	AG-III (Technical)	3	13	11	5	16	48	0	2
	AG-III (Depot)	2	5	1	2	5	15	0	1
	JE (Civil)	1	3	0	1	4	9	0	1
	JE (Electrical/Mechanical)	0	1	0	0	2	3	0	0
	Steno Grade-II	1	1	1	0	2	5	0	1

 

Total Vacancies (2022): 5043

Note: This table represents the vacancies from the 2022 recruitment. The 2024 vacancy distribution may vary. It's crucial to refer to the official 2024 notification for the exact vacancy details.

 

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria (Expected)

The eligibility criteria for the 2024 recruitment are likely to be similar to the 2022 criteria, but it's essential to confirm from the official notification when it's released. The following table presents the eligibility details from the 2022 recruitment for your reference:

 

Post Name	Educational Qualification	Age Limit (as of 01/08/2022)
Junior Engineer (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with one year of experience	28 years
Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)	Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma with one year of experience	28 years
Steno Grade-II	Graduate degree + Typing speed of 40 wpm (English) and 80 wpm (Shorthand)	25 years
AG-III (General)	Graduate Degree in any discipline + Proficiency in computer use	27 years
AG-III (Accounts)	Bachelor of Commerce + Proficiency in computer use	27 years
AG-III (Technical)	B.Sc. in Agriculture or related fields OR B.Tech/BE in Food Science/Technology or related fields + Computer proficiency	27 years
AG-III (Depot)	Graduate Degree in any discipline + Proficiency in computer use	27 years
AG-III (Hindi)	Degree with Hindi as the main subject + Proficiency in English for translation + One-year Diploma/Certificate in Translation	28 years

 

Age Relaxation (as per 2022 Notification): More details in Advertisement.

 

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Selection Process (Expected)

The FCI Assistant Grade 3 selection process is expected to remain similar to the 2022 process, which consisted of two phases:

• Phase 1: Preliminary Online Test: This is a common test for all candidates, regardless of the post they have applied for. It assesses English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, and General Studies (including current affairs and computer awareness). This exam is qualifying in nature.
• Phase 2: Mains Online Test: This phase has two papers:
  • Paper-I (Common for all except Steno Grade-II): This paper is generally similar to Phase 1, testing the same subjects but may have different difficulty levels or weightage.
  • Paper-II (Post-Specific/Skill Test): This paper or skill test assesses the candidate's knowledge and skills specific to the post applied for (e.g., technical knowledge for Junior Engineers, accountancy/finance for AG-III Accounts, typing/shorthand for Steno Grade-II, translation skills for AG-III Hindi). For General and Depot categories, only paper I is conducted in Phase II.
• Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in both phases of the online test are called for document verification.

 

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern 2024 (Expected)

The exam pattern for the FCI Assistant Grade 3 recruitment in 2024 is expected to be similar to the 2022 pattern. However, always refer to the official notification for the confirmed pattern.

Phase 1 (Preliminary Online Test):

Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Duration: 60 minutes (1.0 hours)

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer

Bilingual (Hindi/English): Except for the English Language section

Sectional Timing: Each section has a designated time limit.

 

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	25	25	15 minutes
Reasoning Ability	25	25	15 minutes
Numerical Aptitude	25	25	15 minutes
General Studies	25	25	15 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

 

Phase 2 (Mains Online Test):

• Paper-I (Common for all except Steno Grade-II): Similar to Phase 1 but may have different difficulty levels. (Details in the table below)
• Paper-II (Post-Specific): Varies depending on the post. Refer to the official notification for post-specific details.
• Paper III (Steno Grade-II only): Objective Type, 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 90 minutes. Covers General English, General Awareness, General Intelligence and Computer Awareness.

Paper-I (Phase 2) Details:

Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions: 120

Total Marks: 120

Duration: 90 minutes

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer.

Bilingual: Except for the English Language section (where applicable)

 

Post-Specific Paper-II (Phase 2) Details:

Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions: 60

Total Marks: 120 (2 marks per question)

Duration: 60 minutes

Negative Marking: 1/4th of 2 marks (i.e. 0.5 marks) for each incorrect answer.

Syllabus and Pattern: Vary based on the post applied for. Refer to official notification for each posts' specific paper pattern.

 

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Syllabus 2024 (Expected)

The syllabus for the 2024 exam is likely to be broadly similar to the 2022 syllabus. However, it is crucial to refer to the official syllabus released with the 2024 notification for any updates or changes. We will also provide a detailed syllabus analysis on this blog once the official notification is out.

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Salary and Perks (Expected)

The salary for FCI Assistant Grade 3 positions is expected to be in the range of ₹28,200 to ₹103,400. In addition to the basic pay, employees are entitled to various allowances and benefits, such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Reimbursement, Transport Allowance, etc. The exact salary structure will be detailed in the official notification.

 

FCI Assistant Grade 3 FAQs (Based on Previous Recruitment – Subject to Change)

Q: What is the qualification for FCI Assistant Grade 3 posts?

• • A: The qualification requirements vary by post. (Refer to the Eligibility Criteria section above and the official notification.)

Q: What is the selection process for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

• • A: The selection process typically includes Phase 1 (Preliminary Online Test), Phase 2 (Mains Online Test and/or Skill Test), and Document Verification.

Q: How can I apply for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

• • A: You need to apply online through the official FCI website when the application window opens. (Refer to the official notification for the application link and procedure.)

Q: What is the syllabus/exam pattern for FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam 2024?

• • A: The official syllabus and exam pattern will be released with the official notification. (Refer to the previous sections for the expected exam pattern and syllabus based on the 2022 recruitment.)

Q: Is there any negative marking in the FCI Assistant Grade 3 exam?

• • A: Yes, there is negative marking for incorrect answers in both phases of the online exam. (Details are in the Exam Pattern section.)

Q: When will the admit card for the FCI Assistant Grade 3 exam be released?

• • A: The admit cards will be released approximately 10 days before the exam date on the FCI website.

Q: What is the expected salary of FCI Assistant Grade 3?

• • A: The salary is expected to be in the range of ₹28,200 to ₹103,400 plus allowances and benefits. (Refer to the Salary section above.)

Q: What are the job locations for FCI Assistant Grade 3?

• • A: Selected candidates may be posted in various FCI Depots and Offices across different states within the chosen zone.

Q: Where can I find the official notification for FCI Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment 2024?

• • A: The official notification will be released on the FCI website (www.fci.gov.in).

Q: Where can I get more information and updates about FCI AG 3 recruitment?

• • A: You can stay updated by regularly visiting the official FCI website and this blog.

 

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