FCI Syllabus 2025 and New Exam Pattern for All Posts

FCI Syllabus 2025: The Food Corporation of India is going to conduct the FCI exam for those candidates who want to join the FCI. In this article we have provided the detailed syllabus and the exam pattern for various posts. Candidates must start their preparation, in which this article will guide them in a correct way.

FCI Syllabus 2025

In the FCI exam, lakhs of candidates appear in this exam from all over India for different posts. Candidates who are willing to attempt the upcoming exam are suggested to check the FCI Syllabus, which is provided in this article for all posts. Candidates must go together with all topics that are given and not skip.

FCI Selection Process 2025

The FCI Selection Process is divided into two segments phase 1 and phase 2, and an interview. The exam will be done in online mode. Candidates must clear both the phases with a minimum quantity to appear in the next stage. For further details go through the below article

• Phase 1
• Phase 2
• Interview 

FCI Exam Pattern Phase I for Assistant Grade 3

The FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 1 Exam is common for all posts, including Depot, Accounts, General, Technical, Hindi (AG), and Stenographer. The exam is conducted online and checks candidates’ skills in English, reasoning, numerical ability, and general studies. Each section has equal marks and time, making time management very important.

• The exam is held online and consists of 100 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark (total 100 marks).
• The total duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• The test is qualifying in nature and common for all posts.

Name of the Test	No. of Questions	No. of Marks	Duration
English Language	25	25	15 mins
Reasoning Ability	25	25	15 mins
Numerical Aptitude	25	25	15 mins
General Studies [The General Studies section includes 20 questions from history, geography, economy, and general science (up to the 8th-grade level) and 5 questions from current affairs.]	25	25	15 mins
Total	100	100	60 mins

FCI Exam Pattern Phase II for Assistant Grade 3

The Phase II exam of FCI Assistant Grade 3 is held after the preliminary round. It includes Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III, depending on the post applied for. Paper I is common for most posts; Paper II focuses on technical or professional knowledge. Paper III is only for stenographer posts. 

• All papers are objective type.
• Paper I: Common for all posts (except Steno).
• Paper II: For Technical and Depot Posts.
• Paper III: For Steno posts only.
• Each paper is held online and has sectional time limits.

Paper	Section	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Duration
Paper I	English Language	25	25	20 minutes
	Reasoning Ability	25	25	20 minutes
	Numerical Aptitude	25	25	20 minutes
	General Studies (History, Geography, Economy – 25; General Science – 10; Current Affairs – 5; Computer – 5)	45	45	30 minutes
	–	120	120	90 minutes
Paper II	Post-Specific (Professional Knowledge)	60	120	60 minutes
Paper III	For Stenographer Posts Only	120	120	90 minutes

FCI Category II (Manager) Exam Pattern – Phase I

The Phase I exam for FCI managers is a preliminary test conducted online. It consists of three sections: English, Reasoning, and Numerical Aptitude. Each section has a separate time limit of 20 minutes, and the total duration of the exam is 60 minutes.

• Total of 100 questions for 100 marks.
• Each section has individual timing.
• The test is qualifying in nature for the next phase.

Sections	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Time Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Numerical Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

FCI Category II (Manager) Exam Pattern – Phase II

The Phase II exam of FCI Category II is conducted as a post-specific test. Some posts have only one paper, while others require two papers. Each paper checks the candidate’s knowledge of general topics and domain-specific subjects.

• One Paper Exam (Paper I only): For Manager (General) and Manager (Depot).
• Two Paper Exam (Paper I & II): For Manager (Accounts, Technical, Civil, Electrical/Mechanical).
• Paper III & IV: For Manager (Hindi).
• Each paper carries 120 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.

Number of Papers	Applicable Posts
One Paper Exam (Paper I only)	Manager (General), Manager (Depot)
Two Paper Exam (Paper I and Paper II)	Manager (Accounts), Manager (Technical), Manager (Civil Engineering), Manager (Electrical Mechanical Engineering)
Paper III and Paper IV	Manager (Hindi)

FCI Manager (Category II) Phase II Exam Pattern 2025

Type of Paper	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Duration
Paper I	120	120	90 minutes
Post-Specific Paper II (in Phase II)	60	120	90 minutes
Paper III (Manager – Hindi)	120	120	90 minutes
Paper IV (Manager – Hindi)	1 Passage for translation (Hindi ↔ English), 1 Precis Writing, 1 Essay in Hindi	30 marks each (Total 120)	90 minutes

FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 1 Syllabus

The FCI Assistant Grade 3 exam for Phase 1 consists of four main subjects: reasoning ability, English language, numerical aptitude, and general awareness. Each section carries equal weightage.

Subject	Topics Covered
Reasoning Ability	Arrangement & Pattern, Syllogism, Analogy, Inequality, Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Direction & Distance, Blood Relation
English Language	Basic Grammar, Error Detection, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary, Antonyms/Synonyms, Para Jumble, Sentence Rearrangement
Numerical Aptitude	Basic Calculations, Quadratic Equations, Time & Work, Speed, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Data Interpretation, Number Series, Arithmetic Problems
General Awareness	History, Polity, Geography, Economics, General Science, Current Affairs

FCI Category II (Manager) Syllabus – Phase 1

The Phase 1 exam for manager posts consists of three sections: reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, and English language. The detailed syllabus for each section is given below.

Section	Topics Covered
Reasoning Ability	Direction & Distance, Blood Relation, Syllogism, Alphanumeric Series, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Clocks & Calendars, Semantic Analogy, Odd One Out, Venn Diagram, Circular/Linear/Box/Day/Month/Year-based Puzzles, Statement & Assumption, Alphabet-based Questions
Quantitative Aptitude	Simplification, Approximation, Missing/Wrong Number Series, Quadratic Equation, Number System, LCM & HCF, Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Tabular), Averages, Ratios, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Problems on Ages, Time & Work, Speed, Distance & Time, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Mixture & Allegation, Partnership, Boats & Streams
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Fillers, Cloze Test, Phrase Replacement, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Connectors, Paragraph Conclusion, Phrasal Verbs, Error Detection, Word Usage, Sentence Improvement, Error Correction, Idioms & Phrases, Word Swap, Misspelt Words, Word Rearrangement, Column-based Fillers

FCI Syllabus for Phase II (Post-Wise)

The Phase II exam of FCI focuses on testing candidates’ subject-specific knowledge for different managerial roles. Each post has its own syllabus based on the required technical or professional expertise.

1. Accounts Manager

This paper tests candidates’ understanding of financial laws, accounting principles, auditing methods, basic computer knowledge, and taxation concepts.

Section	Topics Covered
Commercial Laws	Contract Act, Companies Act, Sale of Goods Act, Negotiable Instrument Act, Consumer Protection Act, RTI Act
Financial Accounting	Analysis of Financial Statements, Budgeting & Budgetary Control, Working Capital Management, Capital Budgeting, Ratio Analysis
Auditing	Auditing Concepts & Methods, Internal & External Audit of Companies
Basic Computers	Operating System, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Internet & Email, Memory Types, Networking Basics
Taxation	Income Tax (Returns, TDS, Advance Tax), Goods & Services Tax (GST)

2. Technical Manager

This paper evaluates knowledge in core scientific and agricultural areas, including biotechnology, chemistry, entomology, and food safety regulations.

Section	Topics Covered
Biotechnology	Microbes (Beneficial & Harmful), Genetic Engineering, Biotechnological Principles, Economic Biotechnology, Pathogens & Control, Recent Trends
Chemistry	Physical (Atoms, Chemical Bonding, Radioactivity), Inorganic (Periodic Table, Metals & Non-metals), Organic (Alkanes, Alcohols, Acids), Biochemistry (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats)
Entomology	Economic & Basic Entomology, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Storage Grain Insect Pests, Vertebrate Pests
Agriculture	Indian Agriculture Statistics, Food & Agriculture Microbiology, Plant & Animal Nutrition, Postharvest Care, Grain Protection, Agriculture Extension
Food	PFA Act 1964, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, FSS Regulations 2011, RTI Act 2005

3. Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Manager

This paper measures the candidate’s understanding of engineering concepts like thermodynamics, machinery, electrical systems, production processes, and control systems.

Section	Topics Covered
Core Subjects	Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Strength of Materials, Engineering Materials, Production & Industrial Engineering, Electrical Circuits, EM Theory, Electrical Measurements, Power Systems (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Solar), Control Systems, Electronics & Communication, Material Handling, Estimation & Costing, Use of Computers

4. Civil Engineering Manager

This paper assesses practical and theoretical knowledge of civil engineering concepts, including materials, construction methods, surveying, and structural design.

Section	Topics Covered
Engineering Materials & Construction Technology	Site Selection, Building Planning, Acoustics, Ventilation, Construction Materials (Stone, Brick, Timber, Lime, Cement, Concrete, Bitumen)
Building Materials	Stone, Glass, Plastics, Steel, FRP, Ceramics, Aluminium, Fly Ash, Bricks, Cement, Timber, Aggregates
Construction Practice & Management	Construction Planning, Equipment, Tendering, Contract Management, Quality Control, Safety, Labour Welfare
Surveying	Levelling, Theodolite, Tachometry, Contouring, Computation of Areas & Volumes
Soil/Geotechnical Engineering	Soil Classification, Water Content, Permeability, Darcy’s Law, Flow Nets, Shear Failure, Plate Load Test, Slope Stability
Highways & Bridges	Road Classification, Pavement Design, Bituminous Layers, Surface Dressing, Asphaltic Concrete, Seal Coats
Structural Analysis	Strength of Materials, Bending Moment & Shear Force, Suspended Cables, CAD Concepts
Design of Structures	Working Stress Method, Design of Beams, Columns, Trusses, Industrial Roofs, Ultimate Load Design
Estimating & Valuation	Rate Analysis, RCC Work, Earthwork, Painting, Flooring, Pavement Design, Footings, Steel Truss, Valuation Concepts (Depreciation, Salvage Value)

FAQs

Q1: What is the FCI Exam 2025?

A1: The FCI Exam is conducted by the Food Corporation of India to recruit candidates for various posts like Assistant Grade 3, Manager, and Stenographer.

Q2: What is the selection process for the FCI Exam?

A2: The selection process includes two phases, Phase 1 and Phase 2, and for some posts, there is also an interview.

Q3: Is the FCI Exam conducted online?

A3: Yes, the FCI Exam is conducted online for both Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Q4: What is the exam pattern for FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 1?

A4: The Phase 1 exam has four subjects: English, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, and General Studies, with a total of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes.

Q5: What does the General Studies section include?

A5: The General Studies section includes questions from History, Geography, Economy, and General Science up to the Class 8 level, along with Current Affairs.

Q6: What is the FCI Assistant Grade 3 Phase 2 exam pattern?

A6: Phase 2 includes Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III depending on the post. Paper I is common for all, Paper II is for Technical and Depot posts, and Paper III is only for Stenographer posts.

Q7: What is the exam pattern for FCI Manager Phase 1?

A7: The FCI Manager Phase 1 exam has three subjects: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Numerical Aptitude, with 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes.

Q8: What is the FCI Manager Phase 2 exam pattern?

A8: The Phase 2 exam is post-specific. Some posts have one paper, while others have two papers. Each paper carries 120 marks and is conducted for 90 minutes.

Q9: What type of questions are asked in the FCI exam?

A9: All questions are objective type (multiple-choice questions).

Q10: Is there any negative marking in the FCI exam?

A10: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.