Government Exams After Graduation – FCI, FSSAI & NSC Complete Guide 2026

(Food Corporation of India)

1. Introduction to FCI Exam

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) conducts recruitment exams for Category II, III & IV posts to manage:

• Food grain procurement

• Storage & distribution

• Public Distribution System (PDS)

FCI jobs offer high job security, good salary, and nationwide postings.

2. FCI Exam Notification 2026 (Tentative)

3. FCI Exam 2026 – Important Details

4. FCI Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline (AG-III)

• Specialized degree for Manager posts (Accounts, Technical, Civil, etc.)

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years

• Maximum: 28 years (varies by post)

Age Relaxation

• OBC: +3 years

• SC/ST: +5 years

5. FCI Exam Pattern 2026

Phase I (Objective)

⏱ Duration: 60 minutes
❌ Negative marking: 0.25 mark

6. FCI Syllabus 2026

Quantitative Aptitude

• Percentage

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Work

• Number System

Reasoning

• Puzzles

• Seating Arrangement

• Coding-Decoding

• Blood Relations

English

• Reading Comprehension

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

General Studies

• Indian Polity

• Economy

• Agriculture

• Current Affairs

7. Salary (FCI)

• Assistant Grade III: ₹28,200 – ₹79,200

• Manager: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000

(Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)

8. Introduction to FSSAI Exam

FSSAI conducts recruitment for technical and non-technical posts to ensure:

• Food safety

• Quality control

• Food regulation enforcement

9. FSSAI Notification 2026 (Tentative)

10. FSSAI Exam 2026 – Important Details

11. FSSAI Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

• Graduate / Postgraduate (depends on post)

• Technical posts require:

  • Food Technology

  • Biotechnology

  • Microbiology

  • Agriculture

  • Veterinary Sciences

Age Limit

• Maximum: 30 years (varies by post)

12. FSSAI Exam Pattern 2026

⏱ Duration: 120 minutes
❌ Negative Marking: Yes

13. FSSAI Syllabus 2026

Technical Knowledge

• Food Chemistry

• Food Microbiology

• Food Laws & Standards

• Quality Control

• Food Processing

General Awareness

• Current Affairs

• Static GK

• Government Schemes

14. Salary (FSSAI)

• Technical Officer: ₹44,900

• Assistant: ₹35,400

• Additional allowances applicable

(National Seeds Corporation)

15. Introduction to NSC Exam

NSC Ltd. recruits professionals for:

• Seed production

• Quality control

• Marketing & administration

16. NSC Notification 2026 (Tentative)

17. NSC Exam 2026 – Important Details

18. NSC Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc (Agriculture)

• B.Tech (Agri / Biotech)

• MBA (Marketing / HR)

• CA / ICWA (Accounts)

Age Limit

• Maximum: 27–30 years (post-wise)

19. NSC Exam Pattern 2026

⏱ Duration: 120 minutes
❌ Negative marking applicable

20. NSC Syllabus 2026

Professional Knowledge

• Agronomy

• Seed Science

• Genetics

• Plant Breeding

• Soil Science

General Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• Indian Agriculture

• Economy

21. Salary (NSC)

• Management Trainee: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000

• Senior Trainee: ₹28,000+

22. Comparison: FCI vs FSSAI vs NSC

23. Preparation Strategy (Common)

• Strong basics (Maths, Reasoning, English)

• Daily current affairs (Food & Agriculture focus)

• Technical subject revision

• Mock tests & PYQs

24. Conclusion

FCI, FSSAI, and NSC exams offer stable, well-paying government careers after graduation, especially for candidates from science, agriculture, and management backgrounds. With proper planning and syllabus-focused preparation, these exams are highly achievable.