APEDA Recruitment 2026 | Pay Scale RS. 35,400 – RS.1,77,500 | Latest Govt Jobs 2026
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APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | APEDA Recruitment 2026 |
| Job Category | CN Government Jobs |
| Employment Type | Regular |
| Total Vacancies | 05 |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Last Date | 22.06.2026 |
| Apply mode | Online |
APEDA Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Officials are inviting applications from the eligible and interested candidate. For More latest jobs follow our website. In this article we will see the Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc
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Post Name and Vacancies :
- Assistant General Manager (Finance) – 01 Post
- Assistant Manager – 02 Posts
- Assistant Manager (Agriculture) – 01 Post
Educational Qualification
- Assistant General Manager (Finance)
- Essential Qualification & Experience: (i) Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Financial Management / MBA (Finance) from recognized University/Institution OR Having completed Chartered Accountancy from ICAI (ii) Five years experience in the above fields post acquiring the above educational qualification.
- Assistant Manager
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s / Under-graduate Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Plantation / Agriculture Engineering / Agriculture and Cooperation / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Dairy Technology / Food Processing / Food Processing Technology / Food Technology / Food Science / Food Science and Technology from recognized University/Institution.
- Assistant Manager (Agriculture)
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Plantation / Agriculture Engineering / Agriculture and Cooperation / Veterinary Science / Dairy Science / Dairy Technology / Food Processing / Food Processing Technology / Food Technology / Food Science / Food Science and Technology from a recognized University/Institution.
Age Limit
- Assistant General Manager (Finance) – 35 years
- Assistant Manager – 30 years
- Assistant Manager (Agriculture) – 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale Details
- Assistant General Manager (Finance) – Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)
- Assistant Manager – Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)
- Assistant Manager (Agriculture) – Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400)
Selection Process for APEDA Recruitment 2026
- Written Test
- Interview
PREPARATION TIPS :
Written Test Preparation
Since APEDA works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and promotes agricultural exports, the exam is likely to test both general aptitude and domain knowledge. Previous APEDA Assistant Manager recruitments used a written test carrying significant weight in selection.
1. General Awareness & Current Affairs
Focus on:
- Indian Economy
- Agriculture Sector
- Export & Import Policies
- Government Schemes
- International Trade Organizations
- Budget & Economic Survey
- Current Affairs (Last 6–12 Months)
Important Topics
- Agricultural exports from India
- Organic farming
- Food processing industry
- WTO
- FSSAI
- Export promotion councils
- Make in India
- PM-KISAN
- Digital Agriculture Mission
2. Reasoning Ability
Prepare:
- Analogy
- Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Direction Sense
- Logical Reasoning
Daily Target
- 30–40 questions
3. Quantitative Aptitude
Important Topics:
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- SI & CI
- Data Interpretation
- Number Series
Daily Practice
- 25–30 aptitude questions
4. English Language
Prepare:
- Grammar
- Error Detection
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
Recommended Books
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- Lucent General English
Most Important for Assistant Manager (Agriculture)
If applying for Assistant Manager (Agriculture), focus heavily on:
Agronomy
- Cropping systems
- Irrigation
- Soil fertility
- Organic farming
Horticulture
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Plantation crops
- Floriculture
Agricultural Economics
- MSP
- Agricultural marketing
- Export economics
- Supply chain management
Plant Pathology
- Major crop diseases
- Pest management
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Food Processing
- Preservation techniques
- Value addition
- Food quality standards
APEDA-Specific Topics (Very Important)
Study APEDA’s role:
- Agricultural export promotion
- Export certification
- Quality standards
- Traceability systems
- GI-tagged products
- Organic exports
- Basmati rice exports
- Agri export policy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is APEDA?
- When was APEDA established?
- Functions of APEDA?
- Major agricultural exports of India?
- What is GI tagging?
- What is organic certification?
Computer Knowledge
Basic preparation in:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
- Digital documentation
Interview Preparation
Personal Questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why APEDA?
- Why government service?
- What are your strengths?
Agriculture Questions
- Current challenges in Indian agriculture.
- How can agricultural exports be increased?
- Difference between organic and conventional farming.
- What is integrated farming?
APEDA Questions
- Role of APEDA in exports.
- Major export commodities from India.
- Export certification process.
- Agri-export policy.
Current Affairs Questions
- Recent agricultural schemes.
- Export-import developments.
- India’s position in global agricultural exports.
High-Scoring Areas
Give maximum importance to:
✅ Agricultural Exports
✅ APEDA Functions & Schemes
✅ Current Affairs (Agriculture & Economy)
✅ Quantitative Aptitude
✅ Reasoning
✅ English Grammar
✅ Agricultural Marketing
✅ Food Processing & Quality Standards
Application Fees for APEDA Recruitment 2026
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants
- Assistant General Manager (Finance): Rs 500/- (Rs Five Hundred only).
- Assistant Manager and Assistant Manager (Agriculture): Rs 300/- (Rs Three Hundred only).
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Apply for APEDA Recruitment 2026 ?
1. Apply Online Mode Only
2. Download Official Notification
3. Read the Notification Details Carefully
4. Click on the Application Link given below
5. Fill Application Form all and attached Required attested copies
6. Submit it before the last date
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 23.05.2026 and 22.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) website https://apeda.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Official Apply Link
Important Dates
Start Date :23.05.2026
Last Date : 22.06.2026
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