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FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus and Exam Pattern will be announced by the Food Corporation of India in the official notification, which is released on the Corporation’s website. Candidates are advised to thoroughly understand FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus and Exam Pattern before starting their exam preparations. The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in the common online exam for various posts under Assistant Grade III. The available job profiles include AG III: General (Postcode - D), AG III: Accounts (Post Code - E), AG III: Technical (Post Code - F), AG III: Depot (Post Code - G), and AG III Hindi (Post Code- H).

The FCI Assistant Grade III selection process is divided into two stages i.e. online exam and document verification.
The online exam is further divided into two phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2. Marks scored in the Phase 1 exam will not be considered while preparing the final merit list as it is a qualifying exam.
Phase 1 exam is common for all 5 posts but there are some variations in the pattern of the Phase 2 online exam.
Phase 2 is divided into two papers i.e. Paper I and Paper II. All the candidates have to appear in Paper I. However, applicants who have applied for the postcodes E (AG III: Accounts), F (AG III: Technical) ans H (AG III: Hindi) have to appear in Paper II as well, which is post specific.
The final merit list for the postcodes D (AG III: General) and G (AG III: Depot) shall be prepared by considering the marks scored in Paper I only while for post code E, F and H, the total marks scored in both paper I and paper II will be considered while preparing the final result.

The total number of candidates selected for the document verification process will be up to 3 times the advertised vacancies. Candidates will also have to appear for a compulsory medical test. Check out the complete article for a detailed FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus and Exam Pattern.

FCI Assistant Grade III Exam Pattern 2024

The online exam conducted by the Food Corporation of India for various posts under Assistant Grade III is conducted in two phases. Each phase has its prescribed syllabus and examination pattern.

There will be a negative marking of 1/4th in all the exams conducted under Phase 1 and Phase 2.
The examination is computer-based in which objective-type questions will be asked
The detailed description of both the phases is described below:

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Phase 1

The exam pattern of Phase 1 remains the same for all the 5 posts under Assistant Grade III.
100 questions will be asked, and each question carries 1 mark. The total time duration of the Phase 1 online exam will be 60 minutes which is equally distributed into 15 minutes for each section.
The medium of the examination will be Bilingual except for the language paper.
The final marks scored in Phase 1 will not be considered while preparing the cut off list. Moreover, candidates, 15 times the number of posts will be selected and can appear in Phase 2 of the online exam.

Papers	Marks distribution	Number of MCQs	Duration
English Language	25 marks	25	15 minutes
Numerical Aptitude	25 marks	25	15 minutes
Reasoning Ability	25 marks	25	15 minutes
General Studies	25 marks	25	15 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Phase 2

The candidates who have cleared the Phase 1 exam shall be eligible for Phase 2 of the online exam.

Phase 2 can be further divided into two papers which are Paper I and Paper II.
Paper I shall be similar for all the posts under Assistant Grade III but Paper II; which is conducted to test the subject knowledge of the candidates. Candidates who have applied for the job preference in Technical, Hindi and Accounts have to appear in Paper II also.

Paper I

In Paper I, there will be 120 MCQs each carrying 1 mark. So, the maximum mark would be 120 marks.
The final merit list in the case of AG III: General and AG III: Depot shall be made on the basis of marks scored in Paper I only.

Total MCQs	Duration of the Exam	Maximum Marks
120 MCQs	90 minutes	120 marks

Paper II

Paper II is again objective type, but the questions are more post-specific.
The final merit list of the candidates who have applied for AG III: Technical ,AG: III Accounts and AG: III Hindi will be based on the marks scored in Paper I as well as Paper II.
It is to be noted that Paper II is subdivided into two groups for AG (Technical):

Groups in Paper II	Subjects
Group A	Agriculture, Botany, Zoology
Group B	Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry

Candidates have to select any one group during the time of submission of the application form. So, questions that will be asked in Paper II shall be focused on certain subjects that have already been mentioned.

The exam pattern of Paper II is described below:

Questions on Commerce particularly on Accounting and Finance (Post Code E)
Questions on Agriculture, Botany, Zoology (Group A) (Post Code F), Questions on Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry (Group B)
GK related to Hindi literature (4 Questions), Words/ Sentences for Hindi to English Translation (20 Questions), Words/ Sentences for English to Hindi Translation (20 Questions), Official language Policy (4 Questions), Official Language Act (4 Questions), Official Language Rules (4 Questions), Annual Programme issued by dept. of official language (4 Questions)

Number of MCQs	Duration	Maximum Marks
60 MCQs	60 minutes	120 marks. Each question carries 2 marks

FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus

FCI Assistant Grade III syllabus for all the examinations is detailed in the official notification according to the phases. Candidates should read the syllabus thoroughly and then start their preparations accordingly.

FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus for Phase 1 Examination

Go through the detailed FCI Assistant Grade III syllabus for Phase 1 examination as mentioned in the table below before appearing for this test.

Subject	Syllabus
English Language	Basic Grammar Error Detection Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Fill in the Blanks Vocabulary Antonyms/Synonyms Para Jumble Sentence rearrangement
Reasoning Ability	Arrangement & pattern Syllogism Analogy Inequality Puzzles & Sitting Arrangements Direction & Distance Blood Relation
Numerical Aptitude	Basic Calculation Quadratic Equation Time & Work Speed Time & Distance Simple Interest & Compound Interest Data Interpretation Number Series Arithmetic Problems
General Studies	History Geography Economy Current Affairs General Science

FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus for Phase 2 Examination

Phase 2 is subdivided into two papers and each paper has specified number of topics which are mentioned below:

Paper I Syllabus

Subject	Syllabus
English Language	Basic Grammar Error Detection Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Fill in the Blanks Vocabulary Antonyms/Synonyms Para Jumble Sentence rearrangement
Reasoning Ability	Arrangement & pattern Syllogism Analogy Inequality Puzzles & Sitting Arrangements Direction & Distance Blood Relation
Computer Knowledge	MS Office(Word, Excel etc.) Internet Input/Output Devices Software & Applications Viruses Abbreviations Memory & Storage Devices Printers
General Awareness	National Affairs International Affairs Currency & Capital Government Schemes & Policies Sports Defence Important Days & Events Recent Appointments, Resignations and Obituaries
Numerical Aptitude	Basic Calculation Quadratic Equation Time & Work Speed Time & Distance Simple Interest & Compound Interest Data Interpretation Number Series Arithmetic Problems

Paper II Syllabus

AG-III: Technical Syllabus

Subjects	Syllabus
Agriculture	Statics of Indian Agriculture Elementary entomology Plant Protection Agricultural Economics
Botany	Cell Biology Life Processes Basics of Biochemistry
Physics	Measurements Basic Physics Light Electricity
Chemistry	Chemical bonding Basics of Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry in daily life
Zoology	Animal Cell & Tissue, Organ System Heredity & Variation Animal Classification Microorganism, Insects & Rodents

AG III: Accounts Syllabus

Subjects	Topics included
Basic Accounting concept	Preparation of books of accounts
Basic of Computers	Operating System Browsers Email Memory (Internal, External, portable) Chats Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Networks
Commercial Laws	Basics of Contract Act Basics of Company Act Basics of Sales of Goods Act Negotiable Instrument Act
Auditing	Auditing concepts and methods Internal & External audit of companies
Taxation	Income Tax Goods and Services Tax

Document Verification

Candidates, up to thrice the number of advertised vacancies, shall be selected for the document verification process. All the documents mentioned in the official notification will be checked and in case any discrepancy is found during this stage, the selection of the candidates can be cancelled irrespective of the merit list. So, candidates should make a note about the documents well in advance, which have to be shown during the document verification process.

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Latest FCI Assistant Grade 3 Updates

Last updated on Jun 9, 2025

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment Notification 2024 to be released soon. Earlier, the FCI Assistant Grade 3 Result was announced for the Phase II exam held on 5th March 2023. The Phase I exam was held on 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st and 29th January 2023. A total of 4907 vacancies were released under the recruitment process of Grade III. The FCI Assistant Grade III Salary for the selected candidates will be Rs. 28,200 - 79,200. Candidates must refer to the FCI Assistant Grade 3 Previous Year Papers to understand what type of questions asked in . Also, attempt FCI Assistant Grade 3 Mock Test. Check FCI Grade 3 Exam Analysis too.

FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

Is there any negative marking in the online exam?

Yes, 1/4th marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. Negative marking is applicable to both the phases of the online exam; be it Phase 1 or Phase 2.

How can one understand the type of questions that are asked in the online exam?

One should go through the syllabus as well as exam patterns even before starting the preparation. Candidates can also check the link ‘Information Handouts’ on the official website to understand the pattern of questions.

What is the FCI Assistant Grade III Exam Pattern for Phase I examination?

FCI Assistant Grade III Exam Pattern consists of four sections i.e. Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Studies and English Language. A total of 100 questions will be asked in Phase I examination.

At what stage the candidates can select the group in Paper II?

On the basis of the educational background, candidates can select any one group during the time of submission of the online application form.

What will be the procedure of Phase 2 examination for the candidates who are applying for technical and accounts post?

Candidates have to appear in both the papers: Paper I and Paper II in a single sitting. So both the papers will be conducted on a single day.

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