FCI AG-III Recruitment 2026 — Expected Dates, Application & Exam Calendar
Expected dates for FCI AG-III recruitment 2026 — notification, registration, admit card, Phase 1, Phase 2, result, and how to apply step-by-step.
FCI AG-III 2026 — Expected Recruitment Timeline
Note: FCI recruitment is irregular (not annual). Dates below are estimated based on previous recruitment patterns and expected vacancy announcements.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | 2025-2026 (expected) |
| Online Registration Opens | Within 2 weeks of notification |
| Registration Last Date | 3-4 weeks after opening |
| Phase 1 Admit Card | 1-2 weeks before exam |
| Phase 1 — Preliminary Exam | 2-3 months after notification |
| Phase 1 Result | 1 month after exam |
| Phase 2 Admit Card | 1-2 weeks before exam |
| Phase 2 — Main Exam | 1-2 months after Phase 1 result |
| Phase 2 Result | 1-2 months after exam |
| Document Verification | 1 month after result |
| Medical Examination | After DV |
| Final Result & Joining | 2-3 months after DV |
FCI Recruitment History
| Year | Notification | Vacancies | Conducting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | FCI AG-III 2012 | ~30,000+ | SSC |
| 2015 | FCI AG-III 2015 | ~4,318 | FCI (directly) |
| 2019 | FCI AG-III 2019 | ~4,103 | FCI (directly) |
| 2022 | FCI AG-III 2022 | ~5,043 | FCI (directly) |
| 2025-26 | Expected | ~33,566 (Cat II+III) | FCI (directly, expected) |
Key Observations
- FCI recruitment is not annual — happens every 2-4 years based on vacancies
- 2025-26 expected recruitment is the largest — ~33,566 posts across categories
- AG-III alone expected: ~27,345 vacancies
- FCI conducts exams directly since 2015 (not through SSC or NTA)
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit fci.gov.in or recruitmentfci.in when notification is released
- Click on "Apply Online" under the relevant recruitment advertisement
- Register with email ID and mobile number
- Fill personal details, educational qualification, experience (if any)
- Choose your post — AG-III (Technical) and select Group (A or B)
- Choose zone preference — select your preferred zone(s) for posting
- Upload photo (recent passport-size, JPG, 20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB)
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and print confirmation page
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | Free (₹0) |
Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Zone Preference Selection
During application, you'll be asked to select zone preference. Choose wisely:
| Zone | HQ | Typically Most Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| North Zone | Noida | Yes (Punjab, UP have high procurement) |
| South Zone | Chennai | Moderate |
| East Zone | Kolkata | Moderate (Bihar, Odisha) |
| West Zone | Mumbai | Moderate |
| North-East Zone | Guwahati | Lower vacancies |
Tip: North Zone typically has the most vacancies because Punjab, Haryana, and UP are major grain procurement states.
Related Exams to Apply For
Since FCI recruitment is irregular, always prepare for and apply to these exams alongside:
| Exam | Frequency | Notification Period | Syllabus Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS AFO | Annual | August | High (agriculture + general aptitude) |
| NABARD Grade A | Annual | May-June | Moderate (agriculture + economics) |
| IBPS PO | Annual | August | Moderate (general aptitude) |
| SSC CGL | Annual | March-April | Moderate (GS + reasoning + quant) |
| UPSC CDS | Twice/year | Varies | Low (only general knowledge) |
Important Tips
- Check fci.gov.in regularly — FCI doesn't always pre-announce recruitment schedules
- Keep documents ready — degree certificate, mark sheets, caste certificate, photo, signature
- Apply early — don't wait till the last date; server traffic increases
- Save application ID — you'll need it for admit card download
- Take a printout of the submitted application for your records
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