FCI Category III (Assistant Grade) — exam pattern
Food Corporation of India · Graduate · Irregular · Age 18–27 · checked 2026-10-19
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Phase I
CBT · 60 min · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 35% |
| Numerical Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 35% |
Phase II
CBT · 90 min + post paper · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 180 questions · 180 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — Reasoning, DA, Computer, GA, English | 120 | 120 | 66.7% |
| Paper II/III — post-specific | 60 | 60 | 33.3% |
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Years available: 2020, 2019
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in FCI Category III (Assistant Grade)?
- Phase I: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 min. Phase II: 180 questions, 180 marks, 90 min + post paper.
- Is there negative marking in FCI Category III (Assistant Grade)?
- Phase I: 0.25 per wrong. Phase II: 0.25 per wrong.
- Who can apply for FCI Category III (Assistant Grade)?
- Graduate, age 18–27. Held irregular by Food Corporation of India.