FCI Recruitment 2019 – Food Corporation of India releases call letter for Skill Test for the post of Typist(Hindi)/Steno Grade II of Category- III. Skill test will be conducted on September 28 & 29, 2019. Prior to this, the admit card of Phase 2 online examination was released at recruitmentfci.in on July 13, 2019. Selection for 4103 vacancies of Junior Engineer (JE) (Civil Engineering / Electrical Mechanical Engineering), Assistant Grade-II (Ag II) (Hindi), Steno Grade-II, Typist (Hindi) And Assistant Grade-III (Ag III) (General / Accounts / Technical / Depot) is on basis of two phase online tests, skill test, and document verification. Get here complete details of FCI Recruitment 2019 including exam date, admit card, answer key, result.
Latest: Notice regarding Skill Test for the post of Typist(Hindi)/Steno Grade II of Category- III has been released, click here to download it!
FCI Recruitment 2019
Admit Card download can be done from 15 days prior to exam date. Check schedule below for all important dates of FCI Recruitment 2019 of JE, AG II, Steno, Typist, AG III.
| FCI Recruitment 2019 | Important Dates |
| Food Corporation of India issued notification on | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Commencement of online application form filling | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Last date to apply online and pay fee | 30 Mar 2019 |
| Issuance of FCI Admit Card 2019 | 16 May 2019 |
| FCI Exam Date 2019 for Phase I online exam | 31 May to 03 Jun 2019 |
| Declaration of result | 08 Jul 2019 |
| Issuance of FCI Admit Card 2019 for phase 2 | 12 Jul 2019 |
| FCI Exam Date 2019 for Phase II online exam | 27 Jul 2019 |
| Candidates qualified for skill test and/or DV can download call letter from | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Skill Test or DV | 24 Aug – 31 Aug 2019 |
Quick Links
FCI Admit Card 2019
- Candidates need to visit official website fci.gov.in in order to download admit card, also known as call letter for FCI Recruitment 2019.
- Food Corporation of India issues admit card at website exactly 15 days before exam.
- They are requested to note that Food Corporation of India will not send admit card by post or any other means. However, they may get intimation via email and SMS regarding issuance of call letter.
- Process of FCI Admit Card 2019 download goes like this: Candidate has to click on admit card download link. Then they gave to login using Registration number / roll number, password / date of birth.
- On the printout of officially issued FCI Admit Card, candidates must affix recent photograph, preferably same as one used in registration.
- If there is any concern regarding admit card, candidates should notify the same via cgrs.ibps.in at least one week before exam.
Notice regarding Schedule of Skill Test for the post of Typist(Hindi)/Steno Grade II of Category- III
Notice regarding Schedule of Skill Test for the post of Typist(Hindi)/Steno Grade II of Category- III
FCI Recruitment 2019 Exam Dates
Food Corporation of India (FCI) has announced the exam date of Phase 2 Online Exam. As per the exam date notification, tentative dates for exam for Phase II is 27th July 2019. Exam date notification is as follows.
Food Corporation of India (FCI) had previously also announced the exam date of Phase 1 Online Exam to be 31.05.2019, 01.06.2019, 02.06.2019, 03.06.2019. For it, exam date notification was as follows.
Selection Process For FCI Recruitment 2019
For the purpose of recruitment for FCI 2019 JE, AG II, Steno, Typist, AG III there will be online tests, skill test, document verification. Details of each are as follows.
Phase I Online Test
Applicable to all post codes
| Name of test | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration | Language |
| English language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Numerical aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English and Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | – |
Marking scheme
| Marks for correct answer | +1 |
| Negative marking for incorrect answer | -1/4 |
| Un-attempted question | 0 |
Please note that marks obtained in phase 1 will not be counted towards final merit listing.
Phase II Online Test
Now whereas Phase I was simply common for all posts, Phase II has a different structure for each post. In the discussions below, Post Codes are A – JE Civil, B – JE Electrical Mechanical, C – Steno Grade II, D – AG II Hindi, E – Typist Hindi, F – AG III General, G – AG III Accounts, H – AG III Technical, I – AG III Depot.
First, let us see which papers have to be taken by which posts.
| Name of Post | Papers To Appear In |
| A, B, G, H | I and II |
| C | V |
| D | III and IV |
| E | III |
| F, I | I |
Now let us see what each paper means
| Paper Type | No. of Qs and Marks | Negative Marking |
| I, III, V | 120 MCQs All of 1 mark each Paper of 120 marks | ¼ of marks assigned to question (= 1/4) |
| Post Specific Paper II | 60 MCQs All of 2 marks each Paper of 120 marks | ¼ of marks assigned to question (= 1/2) |
| IV (Subjective) | 2 questions Both of 60 marks Paper of 120 marks | No negative marking |
Marking scheme
| Marks for correct answer | As per paper |
| Negative marking for incorrect answer | 1/4 of marks assigned to that question |
| Un-attempted question | 0 |
Here is a further breakdown of each paper.
Paper I
Duration: 90 minutes
120 Multiple Choice Questions of General Aptitude consisting of Reasoning/General Intelligence, English Language, Computer Proficiency, General Awareness, Current Events, Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks |
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 30 | 30 |
| English language | 20 | 20 |
| Computer proficiency | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness/Current events | 30 | 30 |
| Data analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Paper II
Duration: 60 minutes
60 Multiple Choice Questions on
- Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering for Post Code A, B.
- Commerce particularly General Accounting and Finance for candidates applying for the Post Code G
- Agriculture, Botany and Zoology (Group-A) or Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics (Group-B) for candidates applying for the Post Code H
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 120 |
Paper III
Duration: 90 minutes
120 Multiple Choice Questions on General Hindi, General English, General Awareness, General Intelligence and Computer Knowledge
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks |
| Hindi | 40 | 40 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Paper IV
Duration: 90 minutes
Translation – 2 Passages, one each from Hindi to English and vice-versa
Paper–IV for the post of Assistant Grade-II (Hindi) which shall be descriptive in nature, would be conducted online and for appearing in Paper-IV, candidate should be able to use following keyboard layouts: 1. Inscript 2. Remington (GAIL)
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks |
| Subjective Paper | 2 (Translation passage. One each – Hindi to English & English to Hindi) | 120 |
Paper V
Duration: 90 minutes
120 Multiple Choice Questions on General English, General Awareness, General Intelligence and Computer Knowledge (with specific reference to MS Word and Internet)
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks |
| English | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge (with special reference to MS word and Internet) | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Skill Test
- Candidates who apply for Post Code E (Typist Hindi) need to first appear in Paper III in Phase II. Thereafter they will also have to undergo skill test in typing in Hindi. This will be only qualifying in nature.
- Likewise those who apply for Post Code C (Steno Grade II) will appear in Paper V in Phase II. Then they will appear in skill test in typing and shorthand. This will be qualifying in nature. Language of skill test will be English.
Document Verification
As the name suggests, this stage is where authorities check all documents of candidates and ensure they match with data submitted by them. Also, as per document verification, candidate should turn out to be eligible for the post which they applied and qualified.
FCI Result 2019
- Number of candidates equal to fifteen times the number of vacancies (~ 61545) are shortlisted for Phase II on basis of result of FCI Recruitment 2019 of Phase I.
- Likewise, the number of candidates to be called for document verification will be equal to three times the number of vacancies (~ 12309)
Equating of scores
If the examination is held in more than one session, then the scores across various sessions will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or some technical disruption takes place at any center or for any candidate.
Tie Breaking
- For Post Codes A, B, G, H: Candidate who has scored higher marks in the Paper-II of Phase II Online Test will get a higher rank.
- For Post Code D: Candidate who has scored higher marks in Paper-IV will get a higher rank.
- In the event that tie persists then one who is older in age will get a higher rank.
- Then if tie still persists then tie will be resolved by referring to the alphabetical order of names i.e. a candidate whose name begins with the alphabet which comes first in the alphabetical order will get the preference.
- Same shall apply for Post Codes C, E, F, I.
FCI Recruitment 2019 Exam Day Instructions
On exam day, candidates must bring following things
- FCI Admit Card 2019
- Photo identity proof
- Photocopy of same photo identity proof
Photo identity proof that are accepted in exam hall include
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Permanent Driving Licence
- Voter’s Card
- Bank Passbook with photograph
- Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph
- Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph
- Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/ University
- Aadhaar card
- E-Aadhar Card with a photograph
- Employee ID
- Bar Council Identity Card with photograph
Candidates may note that the photo identity card should have same name of candidate as it shows in admit card of FCI Recruitment 2019. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination. In case of candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette notification / their original marriage certificate / affidavit in original. However, the permission to give the exam shall be provisional & the candidature shall be subject to verification of documents at later stage in case of selection of a candidate.
Instructions
- Candidates must report on time.
- Anyone who comes on a time later than reporting time mentioned in admit card will not get entry.
- Candidate will have to be at the exam center for a time longer than duration of exam. This will be to undergo exam formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions.
Exam Centers for FCI Recruitment 2019
Candidates will be informed of their exact exam centres for FCI Recruitment 2019 via their admit cards. Nevertheless, a list of cities where Food Corporation of India is holding online exams, skill test, are already available.
Phase I exam centres
Phase II exam centres
| AP | Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Assam | Guwahati | Maharashtra | Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune |
| Bihar | Patna | Odisha | Bhubaneshwar, Sambalpur |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh – Mohali | Punjab | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur | Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi and New Delhi, Noida | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad – Gandhi Nagar | Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Haryana | Ambala, Karnal | Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar | West Bengal | Greater Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi | ||
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | ||
| Kerala | Kochi |
Note: Paper IV for AG II Hindi shall be as an online subjective test using Hindi Typing. It will take place in limited places. Following is a list of places where it will take place.
- Noida
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Guwahati
FCI Recruitment 2019 Question Paper and Answer Key
After the exam, candidates can submit grievances regarding FCI Recruitment 2019 question paper to http://cgrs.ibps.in within 3 days of exam. Candidates may note that any grievances thereafter will not be entertained.
Zones of Food Corporation of India
Food Corporation of India is divided into different zones. Based on zone, candidate can be posted anywhere. Jurisdiction of each zone is as follows.
| North zone | South zone | East zone |
| Delhi Haryana Punjab Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Union Territory of Chandigarh | Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Union Territory of Lakshadweep Telangana Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of Puducherry | Bihar Jharkhand Odisha West Bengal Sikkim |
| West zone | North-East zone | |
| Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh Gujarat Union Territory of Daman & Diu Dadra & Nagar Haveli Goa | Arunachal Pradesh Assam Nagaland Manipur Mizoram Tripura Meghalaya |
FCI Recruitment 2019 Number Of Vacancies
There are an overall 4103 vacancies. They are distributed among the five zones namely North, South, East, West, North-East.
Zone wise vacancies
| Name of zone | Number of vacancies |
| North | 1999 |
| South | 540 |
| East | 538 |
| West | 735 |
| North-East | 291 |
| Total | 4103 |
Application Form of FCI Recruitment 2019
In the form, candidates need to fill the personal, educational, contact, qualification details and need to upload signature and photograph. The candidates have to fill the online form from the website, no mode apart from online will be entertained. The candidates have to submit the fee online then only his / her registration process is considered for the further recruitment process.
Application Fee
- Rs. 500/- excluding GST for unreserved candidates.
- SC / ST / PwBD / Serving Defence Personnel / Ex-Serviceman are exempted to pay the fee.
Mode of Payment
There is only one mode for the payment of the application fee. The candidates can use
- Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro)
- Credit Cards
- Internet Banking
- IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/UPI.
Age Limit of FCI Recruitment 2019
The postwise age limit has been provided here.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| A | J.E. (Civil Engineering) | 28 years |
| B | J.E. (Electrical Mechanical) | 28 years |
| C | Steno. Grade- II | 25 years |
| D | AG-II (Hindi) | 28 years |
| E | Typist (Hindi) | 25 years |
| F | AG-III (General) | 27 years |
| G | AG-III (Accounts) | 27 years |
| H | AG-III (Technical) | 27 years |
| I | AG-III (Depot) | 27 years |
Age Relaxation in FCI Recruitment 2019
| Category | Relaxation in upper age limit |
|---|---|
| OBC | 03 years |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
| FCI Employee | No upper age limit |
| PWD – UR – OBC – SC/ST | 10 years 13 years 15 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated – UR | Up to the age of – 35 years – 38 years – 40 years |
Educational Qualifications Required For Each Post
In order to be eligible for a post, candidates should satisfy eligibility criteria. When it comes to eligibility criteria, educational qualification is an important aspect. Let us see what the requisite educational qualification are for each post.
Post Code A. JE Civil Engineering
Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering as well as one year experience.
Post Code B. JE Electrical Mechanical
Either Degree in Electrical Engineering Or Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Or Mechanical Engineering with one year experience in the case of Diploma holders only.
Post Code C. Steno Grade II
Graduate along with O‘ level qualification of DOEACC as well as speed of 40 w.p.m. and 80 w.p.m. 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
Post Code D. AG II Hindi
Must Have: Degree of a recognized University with Hindi as the main subject. Also, Proficiency in English. Also, One year experience of translation from English to Hindi and viceversa
Desirable: PG qualification in Hindi.
Post Code E. Typist Hindi
Graduation or equivalent. Also, 30 W.P.M speed in Hindi Typing. Preference will be given to the candidates knowing bilingual typing (English and Hindi) and Computer knowledge.
Post Code F. AG III General
Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University as well as proficiency in use of computers.
Post Code G. AG III Accounts
Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized University as well as proficiency in use of computers.
Post Code H. AG III Technical
Either B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognized University. Or B.Sc. with any of the following subject from a recognized University: Botany / Zoology / Bio-Technology / Bio-Chemistry / Microbiology / Food Science. Or B. Tech / BE in Food Science / Food Science and Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Technology from a recognized University / an institution approved by AICTE.
AND Proficiency in use of computers.
Post Code I. AG III Depot
Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University as well as proficiency in use of computers.
FCI Application Form 2019
The most important thing to note is that candidate can apply for any one post code. That is, you can fill application form for FCI Recruitment 2019 for any one of post codes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I.
Then the other important thing is that mode of form filling is online only. therefore if anyone attempts to send any hard copy of form, FCI shall not accept it.
For more information on FCI Recruitment 2019
I applied for West Zone(Assistant Grade 3)(AG3)(General) the application process is completed but the payment option i could not see and i am unable to pay the exam fee now what i should do. If anybody know please contact me and my number is 9010904606 and my mail id is [email protected] Please let me know if any information if anybody know
Can anyone tell me what is exact timing of the exam ?? Means they have only written reporting time … At what time exam will start ?? Please reply if anyone knows??