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FCI Free Download Study Notes for Prelims and Mains Exam

The Food corporation of India (FCI) is a central Government organization responsible for ensuring food security in India through a robust public distribution system. It is one of the most stable and rewarding careers under the FCI recruitment.

Preparing for the FCI Prelims and Mains exam becomes easier with structured notes that cover every section of the syllabus. The Bhagya Achievers Community free download FCI Notes PDF provides exam oriented topics in easy to understand language with short tricks and tips.

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern for Phase 1

Paper

No. of questions

Total Marks

Medium of Exam

Duration

English Language

25

25

English

15 minutes

Reasoning Ability

25

25

Bilingual

15 minutes

Numerical Ability

25

25

Bilingual

15 minutes

General Studies

25

25

Bilingual

15 minutes

Total

100

100

--

60 minutes (1 hour)

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern for Phase 2

Post

Post Code

Paper

Description

J.E.(Civil Engineering)

A

Paper-I and Paper-II

Candidates will appear in Paper-II Online Test for Paper-I &Paper-II shall be held in single sitting only

J.E.(Electrical Mechanical Engineering)

B

Paper-I and Paper-II

Candidates will appear in Paper-II Online Test for Paper-I &Paper-II shall be held in single sitting only

Steno. Grade-II

C

Paper-III only

Candidates applying for the post code C will have to appear in Paper-III. Thereafter the candidates will undergo a Skill-Test in typing and shorthand which will be of qualifying nature.

AG- III (General)

D

Paper- I only

Candidates applying for the postcode D will have to appear in Paper- I

AG- III (Accounts)

E

Paper- I & Paper- II

Candidates applying for the postcode E will have to appear in Paper- I & Paper- II

AG- III (Technical)

F

Paper- I & Paper- II

Candidates applying for the postcode F will have to appear in Paper- I & Paper- II

AG- III (Depot)

G

Paper- I only

Candidates applying for the postcode G will have to appear in Paper- I

AG- III (Hindi)

H

Paper- I & Paper- II

Candidates applying for the postcode H will have to appear in Paper- I & Paper- II

Online Tests for Paper - I & Paper - II and Paper - III & Paper IV shall be held in a single sitting

Paper Type

No. of Questions and Marks

Duration

Paper – I

120 Multiple Choice Questions will carry equal 01 marks. Paper will carry maximum 120 marks

90 minutes

Post specific Paper-II
(in phase II)

60 Multiple Choice Questions each carrying 02 marks. Paper will carry maximum 120 marks.

60 minutes

Paper – III (Subjective)

120 Multiple Choice Questions will carry equal 01 marks. Paper will carry maximum 120 marks

60 minutes

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern for Paper 1

Paper

No. of questions

Total Marks

Medium of Exam

Duration

English Language

25

25

English

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

25

25

Bilingual

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

25

25

Bilingual

20 minutes

General Studies

45

45

Bilingual

20 minutes

Total

120

120

--

90 minutes

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern for Paper 2

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks

Duration

Professional Knowledge

60

120

60 minutes

 

Subject

No. of questions

Total Marks

Medium of Exam

Duration

English Language

30

30

English

25 minutes

Reasoning Ability

30

30

Bilingual

20 minutes

Numerical Aptitude

30

30

Bilingual

25 minutes

Computer Awareness
(with specific reference to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet)
for candidates applying for the Post Code C (Steno Grade II)

30

30

Bilingual

20 minutes

Total

120

120

—

90 minutes

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Exam Pattern: Paper 3FCI is Responsible for Food Security in India

FCI (Food Corporate of India) main roles include:

  • Procurement of Food Grains
  • Storage and maintenance
  • Distribution under PDS (Public Distribution System)

FCI Recruitment Is Zone – Wise

There are five FCI Recruitment zones, each zone releases separate FCI notification, vacancies, and cutoffs:

  • East
  • West
  • North
  • South
  • North East

Each zone releases separate vacancies, cutoffs, and selection.

FCI Recruit Under four Major Categories

  • Category I – Manager Posts
  • Category II – AGM & Medical Officer
  • Category III – Assistant Grade III (AG III) - Most Popular
  • Category IV – Watchman and similar basic roles

For each post, our FCI study notes came with doubt solving support.

AG III Posts Are the Most Popular

Top Posts in FCI Assistant Grade III:

  • FCI AG III (General)
  • FCI AG III (Depot)
  • FCI AG III (Accounts)
  • FCI AG III (Technical)

No interview for category III Posts

Selection Process for FCI Assistant Grade III roles is based purely on:

  • FCI Phase I (Prelims)
  • FCI Phase II (Mains)
  • Document Verification

FCI Exam Pattern is Unique

FCI (Food Corporate of India) doesn’t follow banking pattern fully, it includes

  • English
  • Reasoning
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Studies (includes Current Affairs, Economy, and Agriculture)

Each section of our FCI study notes includes shortcuts methods, revision hacks, and doubt solving strategies.

General Studies Section Includes Static GK & Current Affairs

It Covers:

  • Indian Economy
  • Food Grains and Schemes
  • Agriculture & Environment
  • General Science & Constitution

Our Free download FCI study notes come with a doubt solving section that covers all topics under these sections in easy language.

You Can Appear for Multiple Zones (if Rules Allow)

Applicants can appear for FCI multiple zones, but they must be proficient in the language of the zone you applied for.

For Example:

  • Applicants Must Know Tamil for FCI South Zone
  • Hindi for FCI North Zone

FCI vs. Bank Jobs: Why Choose FCI

  • No targets
  • No Sales
  • Fixed hours
  • Office/Field duties with limited transfers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is FCI a government Job?

Ans: Yes, Food Corporations of India jobs are government jobs.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for FCI Assistant Grade III posts?

Ans: Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university. For specialized posts additional subject specific qualifications are needed.

Q: Are FCI study notes free to download?

Ans:  FCI (Food Corporate India) study notes on our platform are 100% free download notes. You can also access doubt solving tools, FCI PDFs for Prelims and mains without paying anything.

Q:  Do the FCI free notes cover both Prelims and Mains?

Ans: Absolutely, free download FCI study notes includes both FCI Phase 1(Prelims) and FCI Phase II (Mains), tailored to the Official FCI Syllabus.

Q:  How often FCI current Affairs study notes are updated?

Ans:  FCI current affairs free download study notes are updated from time to time. FCI free download PDFs also include all the frequently asked questions in the FCI exam.

Q: Can I prepare for the FCI exam only by using these free download FCI study notes?

Ans:  Yes, FCI free download notes are self sufficient and best for:

  • Self Learner
  • Working Professionals
  • Students from rural areas

Q: Do practice sets include detailed solutions for preparation of the FCI exam?

Ans:  Yes, every practice set PDF in Bhagya Achievers community comes with step by step explanations.