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APEDA Director, Secretary & GM Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
- Advertisement Number: Not Stated
- Total Vacancies: 7 Posts
- Post Names: Director (1), Secretary (1), General Manager (2), Deputy General Manager (3)
- Employment Nature: Deputation Basis (Initial period of 2 years, extendable year-to-year up to 5 years)
- Application Mode: Offline (hard copy through proper channel / sponsoring authority)
- Notification Date: 03 October 2026
- Last Date to Reach APEDA: 02 November 2026 (within 30 days of Employment News publication)
- Application Fee: Not Stated / Not Applicable
- Maximum Age Limit: 56 years as on the closing date
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Monthly Remuneration (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Pay Level 13 | ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900 |
| Secretary | 1 | Pay Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| General Manager | 2 | Pay Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Deputy General Manager | 3 | Pay Level 11 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Total | 7 | PL 11 – PL 13 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,15,900 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Director (Pay Level 13 – ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900)
- Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or with 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 12.
- OR General Manager / Secretary of APEDA with 5 years of regular service in the post.
Secretary (Pay Level 12 – ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200)
- Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or with 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 11.
- OR Deputy General Manager of APEDA with 5 years of regular service in the post.
General Manager (Pay Level 12) & Deputy General Manager (Pay Level 11)
- For General Manager: Officers from Central Government / State Governments / Union Territories / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies / Universities holding analogous posts or with 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 11.
- For Deputy General Manager: Officers from Central Government / State Governments / Union Territories / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies / Universities holding analogous posts or with 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 10.
Essential Educational Qualifications (All Posts)
- Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, Foreign Trade, International Business, Agricultural Economics, Finance, or MBA (Finance) from a recognized university.
- OR Chartered Accountancy (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
- Desirable: Published papers in international journals.
Key Terms & Conditions
- Deputation Period: Initial period of 2 years, extendable year-to-year up to a maximum continuous period of 5 years.
- Maximum Age Limit: Must not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of the application.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The recruitment is on a deputation basis. Selection will be carried out by the competent authority of APEDA based on the credentials and experience of the candidates. Key screening steps include:
- Screening of Application: Applications will be scrutinized against the eligibility criteria including experience, educational qualification, and cadre status.
- Service / Vigilance Verification: Cadre clearance and vigilance clearance from the sponsoring authority will be mandatory for processing.
- Interview / Interaction: Shortlisted eligible officers may be called for interaction / interview by the selection committee constituted for the purpose.
- Document Verification: Original documents including ACRs/APARs, cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and penalty statements will be verified at the time of appointment.
Note: This recruitment is on a deputation basis only. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for interview/interaction. The post is a temporary arrangement — after the deputation period, officers return to their parent cadre.
How to Apply – Instructions for Candidates
Interested and eligible officers may apply offline. The application must be submitted through the proper channel / sponsoring authority to reach APEDA within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
- Download the official notification from APEDA Director, Secretary, GM & DGM Deputation Official Notification PDF.
- Fill in the application in the prescribed format as given in the PDF.
- Attach all required supporting documents (see checklist below).
- Obtain cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate from the sponsoring authority.
- Ensure the complete application reaches the APEDA office within 30 days of the Employment News publication.
Address: The competent authority, APEDA, National Centre, 4th Floor, NCUI Building, 3, Siri Institutional Area, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Photostat copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years (attested).
- Cadre Clearance Certificate from the sponsoring authority.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Integrity Certificate.
- Statement of Major / Minor Penalties imposed (if any) for the last 10 years.
- Post Graduate Degree Certificate and all Mark Sheets (relevant qualifications).
- Experience Certificates on official letterhead (minimum 5 years).
- Duly completed application in the prescribed format.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to submit the application for APEDA Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach APEDA within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. The notification was published on 03 October 2026, so the effective last date is 02 November 2026.
2. What is the application mode for APEDA Director, Secretary, GM & DGM Recruitment?
The application mode is offline. Candidates must submit the hard copy of the application through the proper channel / sponsoring authority to the APEDA office. There is no online application facility for this deputation recruitment.
3. Is there any application fee for APEDA Recruitment 2026?
No application fee has been prescribed in the official notification for this deputation-based recruitment.
4. What is the employment nature of the posts announced by APEDA?
All the posts are on a deputation basis with an initial period of 2 years, extendable year-to-year up to a maximum continuous period of 5 years. These are not permanent appointments — officers return to their parent cadre after the deputation tenure.
5. What is the salary structure for APEDA deputation posts?
Pay Level 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) for Deputy General Manager; Pay Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200) for Secretary and General Manager; and Pay Level 13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) for Director. This is a deputation post — officers receive pay in the pay scale of the post they are posted to, along with applicable allowances as per government rules.
6. What is the maximum age limit for APEDA deputation recruitment?
Candidates must not exceed 56 years of age as on the closing date of the application (02 November 2026).