APEDA, or the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, is a government organization responsible for promoting the export of agricultural and processed food products from India. As part of its efforts to support the growth of the agriculture and food processing sectors in the country, APEDA is currently hiring for a job. This presents a unique opportunity for individuals interested in working with a prestigious government organization and contributing to the development of India’s agriculture and food industry. In this article, we will explore the job opening at APEDA in detail, including the qualifications required, the job responsibilities, and the application process.
Last date and time for submission of online applications is 20.03.2023 (23:59 hrs).
| Name of the post |
Age limit |
Pay Level |
No. of posts and reservation position |
Essential qualification and Experience | Fees |
| Assistant General Manager |
35 years |
Level 10 (Rs. 56100 – 177500) |
11 (6 Unreserved, 1 SC, 1 ST, 2 OBC and 1 EWS) (Competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts/ vacancies) |
Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Veterinary/ Food Processing/ Foreign Trade/Plantation/Management Degree in the above fields e.g. Agriculture Management from recognized University/Institution (ii) Five years experience in the above fields post acquiring the above educational qualification Desirable: Master’s Degree / Doctorate in the above specializations from recognized University /Institution; publication of papers in international journals in the above fields |
Rs 500/- (Rs Five Hundred only). Fee is payable by all candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability who are exempted from payment of fee). |
| Assistant Manager |
30 years | Level 6 (Rs. 35400 – 112400) |
6 (3 Unreserved, 1 SC, 1 ST & 1 OBC) (Competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts/ vacancies) |
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Veterinary /Food Processing /Foreign Trade/ Plantation/ Management Degree in the above fields e.g. Agriculture Management from recognized University/Institution Desirable: Master’s Degree in the above specializations from recognized University/Institution, publication of papers in international journals in the above fields |
Rs 300/- (Rs Three Hundred only). Fee is payable by all candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability who are exempted from payment of fee). |
SCHEDULE |
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| Commencement of Online Registration i.e. creation of New Log In, Filling of Application Form and making payment (as applicable) | 18-Feb-2023 |
| Last date for filling Online Application Form and / or making payment through Online Payment Portal | 20-Mar-2023 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Uploading of Admit Cards for Written Examination on the website of provisionally eligible candidates. (It may be noted that admit cards for Written Examination will not be sent by post. Candidates have to be download them from the website only.) |
To be intimated later |
| Date of Examination | To be intimated later |
Assistant General Manager Selection Criteria
| Sr. No | Section | Pattern | No. of Questions |
Marks |
| 1 | Paper 1: General Studies inclusive of general knowledge and current affairs, Indian history & civics, geography of India(50 questions of 1 mark each), Managerial ability(10 questions of 1 mark each), English(25 questions of 1 mark each), Reasoning (15 questions of 1 mark each) |
Objective | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | Paper 2: Questions relating to: Foreign Trade Policy; WTO; Agri Exports including Agri Export from India/APEDA/Traceability systems; SPS/TBT; Quality; NPOP; IPR; Agri Export Policy; Food Safety Authority Questions from the subjects concerned at Degree level |
Objective | 100 | 100 |
- Each objective type question will have four answer options and will carry one mark.
- There will be 25% negative marking for every wrong answer.
- The duration of test for each paper will be 2 hour
- Marking of answers on OMR answer sheet by pen.
- No books/materials will be allowed.
Broad topics for the interview are:
a. General IQ / general awareness about the agriculture sector in the country – – 100
including knowledge of the functioning of Government Departments (Central/States)/their agencies and other stakeholders and various schemes announced and being implemented at various levels.
b. Understanding of agriculture production and export – overall agriculture production in the country and state-specific information. Role and
functioning of APEDA and State nodal agencies and other stakeholders in promotion and development of Agri and processed food exports. NPOP/Certification under NPOP/ APEDA Act/ TRACE NETS/RCMC/COE etc.
c. Managerial ability
d. Understanding of International Trade and export process – About WTO /tariff structure and practice of international agreements. Market
intelligence, Startups and Unicorns in Agri-business.
It is informed that the above items are only indicative and not exhaustive. The Interview Board has the
liberty to elicit questions on other subjects which are found relevant.
(a) Medium of Examination:
The paper shall be bilingual i.e. Hindi and English. The candidate may choose to write the paper either in English or Hindi as per his/her choice.
(b) The qualifying marks to be obtained in the written test for short-listing of candidates for interview will be 50% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
candidates and 60% for other candidates.
(c) The qualifying marks to be obtained in the interviews will be 50% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates and 60% for other candidates.
(d) The merit list category-wise will be prepared on the combined marks obtained in both written test and interview. The written test will be held in centre(s) in Delhi NCR.
Assistant Manager Selection Criteria
The selection will be made through a written test consisting of a single paper of 2 ½ hours duration (total 100 marks) as under:
| Sr. No. |
Section | Pattern | No. of Que |
Marks |
| 1 | General Awareness, English, Reasoning |
Objective | 20 | 20 |
| 2 | APEDA / Agri. Export Related | Objective | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Questions from the subjects concerned at Degree level |
Objective | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Essay writing and Precis writing |
Descriptive | 2 | 20 |
- Each objective type question will have four answer options and will carry one mark.
- There will be 25% negative marking for every wrong answer.
- The duration of test will be 2 ½ hours
- Marking of answers on OMR answer sheet and descriptive answer booklet by pen.
- No books/materials will be allowed.
(a) Medium of Examination:
The paper shall be bilingual i.e. Hindi and English. The candidate may choose to write the paper either in English or Hindi as per his/her choice. However, the candidates are expected to write answers in one language only (English or Hindi) only.
(b) The qualifying marks to be obtained in the written test will be 50% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates and 60% for other candidates.
(c) The merit list category-wise will be prepared on the marks obtained in the written test.
Written tests will be held in the center (s) in Delhi NCR.
Last date and time for submission of online applications is 20.03.2023 (23:59 hrs).
For any clarification e-mail to apeda@jobapply.in
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