FCI Recruitment 2019 – Food Corporation of India will conduct Phase 2 exam on 27th July. Admit card for FCI recruitment 2019 Phase 2 has been released on 12th July. Prior to this, the result of Phase 1 online examination was announced at recruitmentfci.in on 8th July. 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: Admit card of FCI 2019 phase 2 has been released. Get here. Exam date of FCI Recruitment 2019 phase 2 has been announced. Check here. Also, exam pattern and sample questions are available; get here.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 – OBC – SC/ST
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.
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??
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??