Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Recruitment 2025 job opportunity

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Recruitment 2025

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Assistant General Manager, Assistant Manager. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Mon Dec 01 2025

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AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APEDA)

(Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India)

3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg (Opp. Asiad Village), New Delhi – 110016

RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT NO. 2/2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a statutory body established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. APEDA is engaged in the development and promotion of exports of agricultural and processed food products from India.

Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for filling up the following posts under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.

Details of Vacancies

Sl. No. Name of Post Group & Pay Level No. of Posts & Reservation Age Limit Essential Qualification & Experience
1 Assistant General Manager (Information Technology) Group A
Pay Level-10 (₹ 56,100 – ₹ 1,77,500)		 1 (Unreserved) 35 years Essential Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science Engineering / Information Technology from a recognized University / Institution.
Experience: Minimum five years’ experience in the relevant field after acquiring the qualification.
2 Assistant Manager (Agriculture) Group B
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400)		 1 (EWS)
Reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (Low Vision)		 30 years Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Plantation / Agricultural 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.
3 Assistant Manager Group B
Pay Level-6 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400)		 4 (3 Unreserved, 1 OBC) 30 years Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agricultural Engineering / Dairy Science / Food Processing / Food Technology / Food Science and Technology from a recognized University / Institution.

Salary and Allowances

  • Assistant General Manager (IT): Pay Level 10 (₹ 56,100 – ₹ 1,77,500) plus usual allowances such as DA, HRA, and TA as per Government of India rules.
  • Assistant Manager (Agriculture) and Assistant Manager: Pay Level 6 (₹ 35,400 – ₹ 1,12,400) plus applicable government allowances.
  • Approximate In-Hand Salary:
    • Assistant Manager (Level 6): ₹ 4.2 – ₹ 13.4 lakh per annum (approx., including allowances)
    • Assistant General Manager (Level 10): Starting from ₹ 56,100/month + DA + HRA + TA

Important Dates

Advertisement Date01 November 2025
Last Date for Submission of Online Application01 December 2025 (up to 23:59 hours)

Application Process

  1. Applications must be submitted online only through the link provided on the APEDA website.
  2. Candidates must upload scanned copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, photograph, and payment proof.
  3. Photograph should be a recent colour passport size photo (JPEG format, 20–50 KB, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) showing a clear front face without spectacles or cap.
  4. Applications without payment of fee or incomplete forms will be summarily rejected.
  5. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.

Application Fee

PostFee
Assistant General Manager (IT)₹ 500 (Five Hundred only)
Assistant Manager (Agriculture / General)₹ 300 (Three Hundred only)
Female / SC / ST / PwBD CandidatesExempted from payment of fee

Age Limit and Relaxation

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)10 Years
Ex-Servicemen3 Years (after deduction of military service)
Defence Personnel disabled in operations3 Years
APEDA Employees (3 years regular service)5 Years

Relaxation for multiple categories is cumulative wherever applicable. Candidates must provide valid certificates for claiming any relaxation.

Selection Process

For Assistant General Manager (IT)

  • Selection will consist of a written test (100 marks, 3 hours) followed by interview (40 marks).
  • Qualifying Marks: 60% in written test and 60% in interview.
  • Negative Marking: 25% deduction for each wrong answer in objective questions.

Written Test Structure

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarks
General Management / Managerial Ability1010
Logical Reasoning / Analytical Ability1010
IT and Computer Awareness1010
Current Affairs1010
General Economics55
English Grammar55
Descriptive (IT/Computer Science – 3 questions)–50

For Assistant Manager (Agriculture) and Assistant Manager

  • Written Test (100 marks, 2.5 hours). No interview stage.
  • Qualifying Marks: 60%.
  • Negative Marking: 25% per wrong answer.
  • Medium: English or Hindi (answers must be in one language only).
  • Centre: Delhi NCR.
SectionTypeNo. of QuestionsMarks
General Awareness, English, ReasoningObjective2020
APEDA / Agri Export RelatedObjective3030
Subject at Degree LevelObjective3030
Essay Writing and Precis WritingDescriptive220

General Conditions

  • The candidate must have completed required qualifications and experience on or before the closing date.
  • Mere submission of application does not entitle any right for selection.
  • The candidature is provisional at every stage of the selection process.
  • All posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
  • APEDA reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Contact Details

Address: APEDA, 3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg (Opp. Asiad Village), New Delhi – 110016
Official Website: https://apeda.gov.in
Official Notification Link: View Official Notification (PDF)

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