FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA
FCI is Food Corporation of India . FCI was setup under the act of 1964, in order to fulfil following objectives of 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.
FCI is also responsible for the food products quality and quantity of preservatives used in them.
FCI board conduct the recruitment process every year for different Posts. As this department provide its services all over India so it has large number of vacancies to be filled every year. The vacancies are distributed according to zone wise i.e.
| North Zone | South Zone | East Zone | West Zone | North East Zone |
Structure of Exam
The Paper is conducted online.
The online test comprises of Phase-I and Phase -II exams.
In the Phase -I of Online test, the test will be objective type (multiple choice question).
Each question will carry 1 (one) mark for right answer and for each wrong answer , there will be negative marking of .25 (1/4) mark .
Due to multiple level of vacancies different Posts carry different eligibility Criteria.
Note: A candidate can apply in one zone only i.e. Either north zone or south zone or east zone or west zone or north east zone. Also, a candidate can apply only for any one of the Post Code A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I (within the zone).
Post and Essential Qualification
| POST | QUALIFICATION |
|---|---|
| J. E (CIVIL ENGINEERING) | Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering with one-year experience |
| J.E (ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL) | 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. |
| STENO GRADE-II | Graduate along with O level qualification of DOEACC and 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. |
| AG-II(HINDI) | ESSENTIAL: 1. Degree of a recognised university with Hindi as a mail subject. 2. Proficiency in English. 3. One year experience of translation from English to Hindi and vice versa. Desirable: Post Graduation qualification in Hindi |
| TYPIST(HINDI) | (1) Graduation or equivalent. (2) 30 w.p.m speed in Hindi typing. (3) preference will be given to the candidates knowing English and Hindi both language and computer knowledge. Graduate degree in any discipline |
| AG-III(GENERAL) | from a recognised university with proficiency in use of computers |
| AG – III(TECHNICAL) | 1.B.Sc. In agriculture from a recognised university. Or B.Sc. with any of 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/agriculture engineering/bio-technology from a recognized university/ an institution approved by AICTE 2. Proficiency in use of computers. |
| AG -DEPOT | Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university with proficiency in use of computers. For more details on educational qualifications, all the candidates can check the official website. |
For more details on educational qualifications, all the candidates can check the official website.
Eligibility
Age Limit: Maximum age 25-33 years (relaxation of age will be applicable for the candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC categories.
Application Fee: The candidate applying for the Post are required to submit application fee of Rs. 500.
| EXAM FEE | 500/- |
SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Serving Defence Personnel and women candidates are exempted from payment of application Fee.
Note
Application fee can be paid via: e-challan or credit card/debit card.
Exam Pattern
Pattern of online Test Phase I
| Sr. No | Subjects | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration(min) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min | English |
| 2 | Reasoning ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min | Bilingual |
| 3 | Numerical aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min | Bilingual |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min | ||
Note: The test will be objective type . each question will carry equal one mark, and for each wrong answer there will be negative marking of one fourth (1/4) mark.
Pattern of online Test Phase II
| Number of Paper in Phase II | Post Code | Post | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Paper Exam | Paper I only Paper III only Paper V only | F I E c | AG-III (General) AG-III(Depot) Typist (Hindi) Steno Grade -II |
| A | (Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering) | Candidates applying for any ONE of the Post Code | ||
| Two Paper Exam | Paper I and Paper II | B G H | (Junior Engineer (Electrical Mechanical Engineering) AG -III(Accounts) AG -III(Accounts) | A,B,G and H will appear in Paper-I to be followed by Paper-II. ONLINE TEST for Paper-I & Paper –II shall be held in single sitting only |
| Paper III and Paper IV | D | AG -II(HINDI) | Candidates applying for Post Code D will appear in Paper-III to be followed by Paper IV. ONLINETEST for Paper-III &Paper-IV shall be held in single sitting only | |
| Note : (1) Paper -I is common for Post Code A,B,F,G,H and I . ( 2) Paper – III is common for Post Code D and E . | ||||
Note
| Paper Type | Number of questions and marks | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|
| Paper – I , Paper -III and Paper -V | 120 Multiple Choice Questions will carry equal 01marks. Paper will carry maximum 120 marks | Candidate should note that there will be negative marking of one fourth of the mark assigned to a question in Phase –II. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no negative marking for that question. |
| Post Specific Paper -II(in Phase II) | 60 Multiple Choice Questions each carrying 02 marks. Paper will carry maximum 120 marks. | |
| Paper–IV (Subjective) | Two questions each carrying 60 marks. Paper will carry maximum 120 marks. | No Negative marking |
SYLLABUS
Phase-I
English Language
- Cloze test
- Miscellaneous
- Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
- Para jumbles
- Paragraph Completion
- Reading Comprehension
Numerical Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Number system
- Permutation, Combination &Probability
- Ratio & Proportion, percentage
- Sequence & Series
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest& Surds & Indices
- Time & Distance
- Work & time
REASONING
- Alphanumeric Series
- Blood Relations
- Coded Inequalities
- Coded Inequalities
- Data sufficiency
- input Output
- Logical Reasoning
- Puzzle
- Ranking /Direction/ Alphabet test
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Tabulation
Phase-II
PAPER – I
Time Duration : 90 min.
The question will be multiple choice question and the syllabus consisting of General aptitude (Reasoning / General intelligence, English language, computer proficiency , general awareness, current events, data analysis/ Numerical ability/ data interpretation) for the Post Code A , B , C, F, G, H and I.
PAPER – II
Time Duration: 60 min.
i. There are 60 multiple choice questions on civil engineering , electrical engineering and mechanical engineering for the Post Code A , B.
ii. there are 60 multiple choice questions on General Accounting and finance for the Post Code G.
iii. there are 60 multiple choice questions on agriculture, botany ,and zoology(Group- A) or Agriculture, chemistry and physics(group- B) for candidates applying for the Post Code H .
a. Junior Engineer(civil engineering)
- Building Material
Physical and Chemical properties building stones
Cement (Portland)
Asbestos products
Timber and Wood based Products
Laminates
Bituminous materials
Paints, varnishes etc.
- Surveying
Principles of surveying
Plane table surveying
Theodolite
Leveling and contouring
Curvature
Permanent adjustment of dumpy level
Methods of contouring
Tachometric survey etc
- Soil Mechanics
Void ratio
Porosity
Saturation
Water content
Specific gravity of soil grains and unit weights
Grain size
Atterberg’s limits
Soil classification
Plasticity chart
Permeability
Consolidation of soils
Lab tests
Moisture content
Bearing capacity of soils
Plate load test
Standard penetration test etc.
- Estimating, Costing and Valuation
Estimate
Analysis of rates
Earthwork
Brick
RCC work shuttering
Painting
Flooring
Plastering flexible pavements
Tube well isolates and combined footings
Steel Truss
Piles
- Transportation Engineering
Types of pavements
Pavement materials – aggregates and bitumens
Design of flexible and rigid pavements
Bituminous construction
RCC work shuttering
Rigid pavement joint
Pavement maintenance
Railway Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Quality of water
Purification
Distribution
Sanitation
Sewerage and sewage treatments.
- Structural Engineering
Theory of structures
Bending moment and shear force diagrams retaining walls
Eccentric loads
Slope deflection
Torsion
- Concrete Technology
Latest technology and uses of concrete
Water cement ratio
Workability
Mix design
Placement
Compaction
Finishing and curing of concrete
Quality control of concrete
Repair and maintenance of concrete structure etc
- RCC Designs
RCC flexural strength
Shear strength
Bond strength
Design of single reinforced beams
Retaining walls
Water tanks (RCC design questions may be based on both Limit State method and Working Stress method).
- Steel Design
Steel design and construction of steel columns
Beams
Roof trusses
Plate girders
Retaining walls
Water tanks (RCC design questions may be based on both Limit State method and Working Stress method).
- Construction Management
Construction scheduling Bar Chart
CPM and PERT etc.
b. Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical Engineering)
The topics for Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical Engineering) are given below :
- Basic concepts
- Concepts of current
- Voltage
- Power
- Energy and their units
- Circuit law
- AC Fundamentals
- Measurement and measuring instruments
- Electrical Machines
- Synchronous Machines
- Generation
- Transmission and Distribution of power in different power stations
- Estimation and costing
- Utilization of Electrical Energy
- Basic Electronics
- Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
- Thermal Engineering
- Air standard Cycles for IC engines
- Rankine cycle of steam
- Air Compressors & their cycles
- Boilers Refrigeration cycles
- Production Engineering.
c. Assistant Grade-III (Accounts)
- Basic Accounting concept including preparation of books of accounts.
- Taxation including Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax.
- Auditing
Auditing concepts and methods
Internal & External audit of companies.
- Commercial Laws:-(Basic Knowledge)
Basics of Contract Act
Basics of Company Act
Basics of Sales of Goods Act
Negotiable Instrument Act
- Basic of Computers
Operating System
Browsers
Memory (Internal, External, portable)
Chats
Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Networks
d. Assistant Grade-III (Technical)
- Agriculture
Statics of Indian Agriculture (Cereals & Pulses)
Elementary entomology
Plant Protection
Agricultural Economics.
- Botany
Cell Biology :Tissue , Organ & Organ System
Genetics
Plant Classification
Diversity
Ecology
Life Process: Photosynthesis, Respiration , Circulation, Movement etc
Basics of Biochemistry.
- Zoology
Animal Cell & Tissue
Organ System
Heredity & Variation
Animal Classification
Micro Organism
Insects & Rodents
- Chemistry
Chemical bonding
Organic Chemistry
Basics of alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
Aldehydes and acids
Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry in daily life.
- Physics
Measurements
Basic Physics
Light, Electricity.
Note: The above syllabus for Agriculture, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and
Physics is grouped into following two categories:
GROUP A- Agriculture, Botany and Zoology.
GROUP B- Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics.
Paper – III
Time Duration: 90 min.
there are 120 multiple choice questions on General Hindi, General English, General Awareness, General Intelligent and Computer knowledge for the candidates applying for Post Code D (Assistant Grade-II (Hindi) and the Post Code E(Typist (Hindi).
Paper -IV
Time Duration: 90 min.
This online test will be subjective type .Translation 2 passage , one from Hindi to English and English to Hindi or the candidates applying for the Post Code D. Each question will carry 60 marks and the maximum marks for the Paper- IV would be 120 . The Paper shall be descriptive in nature would be conducted online.
Candidate should be able to use following layouts:
1.inscript
2.Remington(GAIL)
Paper -V
Time Duration : 90 min.
There are 120 multiple choice question on General English , General Awareness, General Intelligence and Computer knowledge for the candidates applying for the Post Code C.
SELECTION PROCESS
For all Posts except the Post of typist (Hindi) (Post Code-E) & Post of steno.
Grade-II (Post Code – C)
I. Phase-1
2. Phase-2
3. Document verification
For typist (Hindi) (Post Code-e) & Post of steno. Grade-II (Post Code – C)
1. Phase-1
2. Phase-2
3. Skill test(qualifying in nature)
4. Document verification
FCI CUT – OFF 2018
FCI CUT OFF FOR PAPER I
| CATEGORY | CUT-OFF MARKS |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | 75 |
| SC/ST | 65 |
| OBC | 62 |
FCI CUT – OFF MARKS FOR PAPER II
POST AG-III(POST CODE A/D)
| CATEGORY | CUT-OFF MARKS |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | 105 |
| SC/ST | 86/84 |
| OBC | 94 |
FCI CUT OFF MARKS FOR PAPER II
POST AG-III(POST CODE C)
| CATEGORY | CUT-OFF MARKS |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | 88 |
| SC/ST | 66/61.50 |
| OBC | 93 |
SUMMARY
Food corporation of India is governed by the ministry of consumer affairs. The main purpose of the FCI is :
1. To provide minimum support price to farmer.
2.Stabilize rate of food grains in open market.
3. Maintenance of buffer stock to meet emergencies.
4. Provide subsidized food grains to vulnerable section of society and implement food policy of govt. Of India.
Food corporation of India recently came out with the no. Of vacancies in different department .this is the largest PSU in India. The student who is graduate ,Post graduate ,B. Tech holder all can apply for the FCI exam as according to their eligibility.
This year exam pattern is slightly different from the previous one. Candidate can opt only one cadre assistant grade-III i.e. General, technical/depot/accounts/Hindi and with a particular region . Moreover candidate can apply for single region only.
The Paper is conducted in two Phases. Phase I and Phase II. In Phase I test will be online , And test will be bilingual except the language .
In the Phase II the exam is divided into two categories. one Paper exam consisting of 1 Paper after Phase I exam and two Paper exam consisting of two Papers after Phase II. The candidates applying for any one of the Post j.e, A.G-III(accounts), AG-III(technical) will appear in Paper-I to be followed by Paper-II.
The candidates applying for the Post Code D will appear in Paper-III to be followed by Paper-IV.
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