FCI Exam Guide 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Food Corporation of India (FCI) |
| Name of Exam | FCI Recruitment Exam 2026 |
| Selection Process | Phase I, Phase II, Skill Test (for applicable posts), Document Verification |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Phase I Questions | 100 |
| Phase I Marks | 100 |
| Phase I Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Phase II Mode | Online Objective Test |
| Phase II Questions | 120 or 180 (depending on the post) |
| Phase II Marks | 120 or 180 (depending on the post) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi (except English Language section) |
| Major Subjects Asked | English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, General Aptitude, General Awareness, Current Affairs, Computer Proficiency, Data Interpretation, Accounting & Finance, Agriculture, Engineering Subjects |
| Official Website | fci.gov.in |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of Test | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | English |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | Bilingual |
| Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | Bilingual |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
📊 Exam Information 3
| Number of Papers in Phase II | Postcode | Post | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Paper Exam | Paper I Only | F | AG-III (General) | Candidates applying for any one of the postcodes F, I need to appear for Paper I. Candidates applying for postcode E need to attend Paper III. Candidates applying for postcode C need to appear for Paper V. |
| I | AG-III (Depot) | |||
| Paper III only | E | Typist (Hindi) | ||
| Paper V only | C | Steno Grade-II | ||
| Two Paper Exam | Paper I and Paper-II | A | Junior Engineer(Civil) | Candidates applying for any post belonging to postcode A, B, G and H need to attend Paper-I and Paper-II. |
| B | Junior Engineer (Electrical/ Mechanical) | |||
| G | AG-III Accounts) | |||
| H | AG-III (Technical) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No | Subjects | Max Marks | Max Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Aptitude | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | |||
| 3 | English Language | |||
| 4 | Computer Proficiency | |||
| 5 | General Awareness | |||
| 6 | Current Events | |||
| 7 | Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No | Subject | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| 2 | General English | |||
| 3 | General Awareness | |||
| 4 | General Intelligence | |||
| 5 | Computer Knowledge |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| General Awareness | |||
| General Intelligence | |||
| Computer Knowledge |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subjects | Max Marks | Max Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Aptitude | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Reasoning | ||||
| English Language | ||||
| Computer Proficiency | ||||
| General Awareness | ||||
| Current Events | ||||
| Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation | ||||
| Paper-II | Questions on Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering | 60 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subjects | Max Marks | Max Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Aptitude | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Reasoning | ||||
| English Language | ||||
| Computer Proficiency | ||||
| General Awareness | ||||
| Current Events | ||||
| Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation | ||||
| Paper-II | Questions on General Accounting and Finance | 60 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subjects | Max Marks | Max Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Aptitude | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
| Reasoning | ||||
| English Language | ||||
| Computer Proficiency | ||||
| General Awareness | ||||
| Current Events | ||||
| Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation | ||||
| Paper-II | Questions on Agriculture, Zoology and Botany (Group-A) or Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry (Group-B) | 60 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many questions are asked in the FCI Phase I examination?
A total number of 100 questions are asked in the FCI Phase I examination.
Q2.How many marks are deducted for every wrong answer in FCI Phase I exam?
Marks deducted for every wrong answer is 1/4th of the mark assigned to that question.
Q3.Candidates applied for AG-III(Finance) will appear for which paper?
Candidates applied for AG-III(Finance) post will appear paper I and Paper-II.
Q4.Candidates applied for Steno Grade-II will appear for which paper?
Candidates applied for Steno Grade-II will appear for Paper V.
Q5.What is the duration for phase I examination?
The duration for phase I examination is 60 minutes.
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