FCI Exam Information

FCI Exam Information

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Food Corporation of India was set up on 14 January 1965 having its first District Office at Thanjavur - rice bowl of Tamil Nadu - and headquarters at Chennai under the Food Corporations Act 1964 to implement the following objectives of the National Food Policy:

• Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers
• Distribution of food grains throughout the country for Public Distribution System
• Maintaining satisfactory level of operational and buffer stocks of food grains to ensure National Food Security

The Staff Selection Commission, under a special dispensation given by the Government of India, will hold an open competitive examination for recruitment to Category III posts (General, Accounts, and Depot and Technical cadres) in Food Corporation of India.

FCI Exam Eligibility

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Age Limit: Maximum age limit as on 01st August, 2012 is 27 years.

Educational Qualifications

AG-III (General): Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university with proficiency in use of computers.

AG-III (Accounts): Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized university with proficiency in use of computers.

AG-III (Technical): B.Sc in Agriculture from a recognized university; or B.Sc with any of the following subjects from a recognized university Botany/Zoology/Bio-Technology/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Science; or B.Tech/B.E. in Food Science/Food Science and Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Bio-Technology from a recognized university/an institution approved by AICTE Proficiency in use of Computers.

AG-III (Depot): Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university with proficiency in use of computers.

FCI Exam Syllabus

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PAPER I

General Intelligence: It includes Questions of verbal and non-verbal type. This include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Figural Series, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analysis, Visual memory, Observation, Discrimination, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, figure classification, Arithmetic number series, non verbal series, coding and decoding, statement and conclusions etc.

General Awareness: It includes the Questions related to test the knowledge of current affairs and other matters that are happening in environment. It basically aims at testing the candidate's general awareness of the surroundings and environment. This also includes Questions relating to History, Economics, Geography, Politics, Scientific Research and Culture.

Quantitative Aptitude: This includes the Questions which is used to check the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense. This includes Number System, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Averages, Square roots, Profit and Loss, Discount, Speed Time and Distance, Time and Work, Algebra.

English Language: This includes the writing ability, Basic Comprehension to test the Candidate understanding in English.

PAPER II

Quantitative Methods: This includes the Questions which is designed in such a way to check number sense. This will include the topics like Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Square Roots, Interests, Relationships, Geometry, Time and Work, Percentage, Graphs of linear equations, Trigonometric Ratio, Degree and Radian Measure, Height and Decisions, Bar Chart, Histogram and Pie Chart.

English Language: This includes Questions which is used to test the understanding and knowledge of Candidate in English. It basically includes the topic like Blanks, Antonyms, Synonyms, Spelling Detection, Idioms And Phrases, Active and passive voice, Narration, Shuffling of Sentences, Comprehension Passage Questions and One word Substitution etc.

PAPER III

This Paper is of Degree level which consists of Questions in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Bio-technology and Agriculture Engineering.

FCI Exam Pattern

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Paper I

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration & Timing
General Intelligence	50	50	10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon (2 hours) 10.00 AM to 12.40 PM for VH candidates
General Awareness	50	50
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50
English Language	50	50

Paper II

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration & Timing
Quantitative Methods	50	100	2.00 PM to 4.00 PM (2 hours) 2.00 PM to 4.40 PM (2 hours)
English Language & Comprehension	50	100

Paper-III: (For Technical Cadre) (Objective Type)

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration & Timing
Biological Sciences	200	200	10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon (2 hrs) 10.00 AM to 12.40 PM for VH Candidates.

Apply for FCI Exam

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Application can be made in online. Online applications may be filed at http://ssconline.nic.in and http://ssconline2.gov.in

1. In Part I registration, candidate have to fill basic information. On submission, candidate will be prompted to check the details and make any correction in the application. After rechecking the form, the candidate may press? I agree button after declaration. Thereafter no correction/modification would be allowed.
2. On submission of the Part I registration form, a page with Registration No. would be generated. Either note down the registration number or take out the print out of the page. The registration number would be required in future, including during the Part II registration. The application procedure is incomplete without part II registration.
3. Part II registration requires filling of payment details, uploading of photograph and scanned signature. Candidates may note that the Registration number given by the Commission and Transaction ID of the Bank should be properly entered in the relevant space, failing which it will not be possible to link the payment with Part I registration.
4. Candidates who have to pay application fee can pay fee only through State Bank of India either in the form of challan or through net banking.
5. To pay fee in cash, candidate can take printout of challan generated online after completion of part I registration. Deposit the requisite fee in any branch of State Bank of India and then continue with the Part II registration.
6. Those who want to pay fee through net banking, can go directly to part II registration after completion of part I. Candidate will have to supply registration number and date of birth to continue to Part II registration. Online payment option is available for registration through http://.ssconline.nic.in or http://ssconline2.gov.in
7. Those who are exempted from payment of fee can skip steps 4 to 6.
8. After that upload scanned copy of a recent photograph in 8 bit JPG format. The digital size of the file must be of resolution 100 pixel widths by 120 pixels height.
9. Next, upload your scanned signature in 8 bit JPG format. The digital size of the file must be of resolution 140 pixel widths by 60 pixels height.
10. On-line application will be complete only if scanned signature and photo are uploaded as per instructions. On completion of Part II registration candidate will receive a confirmation e-mail on the e-mail id provided by them. Candidates in their own interest are advised to furnish their mobile numbers and e-mail ids.