APEDA Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for Government Jobs in Delhi

A grand Golden Opportunity awaits job seekers! The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, has released the APEDA Notification 2026. This is a premier chance to secure a Sarkari Naukri in a prestigious Central Government Organization.

Why Apply for APEDA Government Jobs?

• Job Security: Permanent Central Government Job under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• Pay Scale (7th CPC): Attractive salary with Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) and Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) pay scales.
• Career Growth: Structured promotion policies in a Group A & Group B setup.
• Official Notification: Authentic APEDA Recruitment 2026 PDF available for download.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for APEDA Recruitment 2026

Applications are invited for the following regular posts. Check the category-wise distribution below.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Candidates must ensure they meet the educational qualification and age limit before applying for the Latest Government Jobs 2026.

1. Assistant General Manager (Finance)

• Education: Post Graduate Degree in Finance/Financial Management or MBA (Finance) from a recognized University OR Chartered Accountancy (CA) from ICAI.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years.

2. Assistant Manager

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plantation, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Food Processing, or related fields.
• Experience: Not specified (Freshers may apply if eligible).
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years.

Age Relaxation Rules

• PwD: 10 years relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years (after deducting military service).
• Disabled Defence Personnel: 3 years.
• APEDA Employees: 5 years (with 3 years continuous service).

How to Apply Online for APEDA Vacancy 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application for the APEDA Assistant Manager Recruitment:

1. Visit the official notification: Click Here.
2. Visit the official apply online portal: jobapply.in/apeda2026/.
3. Register with your email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the detailed application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via online mode.
7. Review the form and submit it before the last date.
8. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee Structure

• AGM (Finance): Rs. 500/-
• Assistant Manager: Rs. 300/-
• Exemption: Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process involves a Written Test and/or Interview depending on the post. The exam will be held at Delhi NCR only.

For Assistant General Manager (Finance)

• Written Test: 100 Marks (3 Hours)
• Interview: 40 Marks
• Qualifying Marks: 60% in written test for interview shortlisting (Ratio 1:5).

For Assistant Manager & Assistant Manager (Agriculture)

• Written Test: 100 Marks (2.5 Hours)
• Pattern: Objective & Descriptive Type
• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 60% required.

Important Exam Rules

• Negative Marking: 25% for wrong objective answers.
• Language: Hindi or English (Mixing is invalid).
• Center: Delhi NCR only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)