The much-awaited FCI Recruitment 2026 is expected to bring one of the largest government job opportunities in India. The Food Corporation of India will release vacancies across Categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 for candidates from different educational backgrounds.
Whether you are a graduate, an engineer, or an agriculture student, this recruitment offers a strong career option with an attractive salary and job stability.
A total of 33,566 vacancies are expected along with the release of the FCI Notification 2026 PDF in the upcoming days.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Food Corporation of India (FCI) |
| Recruitment Name | FCI Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Category 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Total Vacancies | 33,566 (Expected) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT + Interview |
| Salary | ₹40,000 – ₹71,000 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | fci.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | To be announced |
| Apply Online Start | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Fee Payment Last Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | Expected Soon |
The FCI Recruitment 2026 is expected to include a huge number of vacancies, especially for Category 2 and Category 3 posts.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Category I | — |
| Category II | 6,221 |
| Category III | 27,345 |
| Category IV | — |
| Total | 33,566 |
Manager (General, Depot, Movement, Accounts, Technical)
Assistant Grade 3
Junior Engineer
Stenographer
Typist
The eligibility varies depending on the post:
Manager (General/Depot/Movement): Graduate with 60% marks
Manager (Technical): B.Sc Agriculture or B.Tech Food Science
Manager (Accounts): CA/ICWA/CS or B.Com + MBA (Finance)
Engineering Posts: Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical
Assistant Grade 3: Graduate from a recognized university
| Post | Maximum Age |
| Manager | 28 years |
| Manager (Hindi) | 35 years |
OBC: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
PwD: Up to 15 years
Departmental Candidates: Up to 50 years
The application process will be conducted online.
Visit the official FCI website
Click on Recruitment 2026 section
Complete registration
Fill application form
Upload documents
Pay fee (if applicable)
Submit and download confirmation
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Educational certificates
Identity proof
Category certificate (if applicable)
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Exempted |
The selection process for FCI Recruitment 2026 includes multiple stages:
Online Computer-Based Test (Phase 1 & Phase 2)
Interview
Training
Online Test (CBT)
Skill Test (if applicable)
Document Verification
Candidates must clear each stage to be shortlisted.
+1 for correct answer
-0.25 for wrong answer
No marks for unattempted questions
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 15 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 25 | 25 | 15 mins |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 15 mins |
| General Studies | 25 | 25 | 15 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Vocabulary
Sentence Rearrangement
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Coding-Decoding
Syllogism
Blood Relation
Direction Sense
Data Interpretation
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Speed & Distance
Ratio & Proportion
Current Affairs
Indian Economy
History & Geography
General Science
The salary offered in FCI Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest attractions.
Basic Pay: ₹40,000 (during training)
Gross Salary: Around ₹71,000/month
Additional Benefits:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Facilities
Transport Allowance