FCI Manager Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern

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The Food Corporation of India (FCI) conducts the Manager 2025 examination to recruit candidates for various managerial positions. The selection process comprises multiple stages, including online tests and interviews. Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus is crucial for effective preparation.

FCI Manager Selection Process:

Online Test: Divided into two phases—Phase I and Phase II.
Interview: Candidates who qualify Phase II are shortlisted for the interview stage.
Training: Selected candidates undergo training before final appointment.

FCI Manager 2025 Exam Pattern

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) Manager 2025 examination is structured into multiple phases, each with specific components. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern:

Phase I: Online Test (Preliminary Examination)

Each question carries 1 mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Phase I is qualifying in nature; marks obtained are not considered for final selection.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	25	25	15 minutes
English Language	25	25	15 minutes
Numerical Aptitude	25	25	15 minutes
General Studies	25	25	15 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Phase II: Online Test (Main Examination)

Paper I: Common Paper for All Posts

Each question carries 1 mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Language
English Language	25	25	20 minutes	English
Reasoning Ability	25	25	20 minutes	Bilingual
Numerical Ability	25	25	20 minutes	Bilingual
General Studies	45	45	30 minutes	Bilingual
Total	120	120	90 minutes

Paper II: Post-Specific Paper

Each question carries 2 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Post	Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Language
Manager (Accounts)	General Accounting and Finance	60	120	60 minutes	Bilingual
Manager (Technical)	Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Engineering & Bio-Technology	60	120	60 minutes	Bilingual
Manager (Civil Engineering / Electrical Mechanical Engineering)	Civil Engineering / Electrical Mechanical Engineering	60	120	60 minutes	Bilingual

Paper III

Each question carries 1 mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Language
General Hindi	20	20	20 minutes	Hindi
General English	20	20	20 minutes	English
General Awareness	20	20	10 minutes	Bilingual
General Intelligence	20	20	20 minutes	Bilingual
Computer Awareness	20	20	10 minutes	Bilingual
Current Affairs	20	20	10 minutes	Bilingual
Total	120	120	90 minutes

Paper IV:

Section	Marks	Duration	Language
Translation from Hindi to English	30	30 minutes	Hindi to English
Translation from English to Hindi	30	30 minutes	English to Hindi
Essay in Hindi	30	15 minutes	Hindi
Precis Writing in English	30	15 minutes	English
Total	120	90 minutes

Phase III: Interview

The interview assesses the candidate’s suitability for the managerial role.

Marks: 60

Note: The exact number of papers and their content in Phase II may vary depending on the specific post applied for.

FCI Manager Syllabus 2025

Phase I:

English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, sentence correction, vocabulary, and grammar.
Reasoning Ability: Logical reasoning, puzzles, seating arrangements, and data sufficiency.
Numerical Ability: Arithmetic, number series, data interpretation, and simplification.
General Studies: Current affairs, general knowledge, and basic computer knowledge.

Subject	Sub-topics
General English	Antonyms, Synonyms, Grammatical Error Based Questions, Reading Comprehension, Fillers, Cloze Test, Tenses, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Comprehension, Grammar, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Verbs, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary, Error Correction, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Rearrangement, Unseen Passages, Sentence Completion
Numerical Ability	Partnership, Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest, Problems on Numbers Series, Compound Interest, Areas, Percentages, Indices and Surds, Mensuration, Pipes and Cisterns, Time and Distance, Problems on Trains, Odd Man Out, Volumes, Profit and Loss, Races and Games, Problems on LCM and HCF, Mixtures and Allegations, Boats and Streams, Permutations and Combinations, Simplification and Approximation, Ages, Probability, Averages, Simple Equations, Quadratic Equations, Symbolic/Number Classification
Reasoning	Similarities, Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship, Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series
General Hindi	अकारादि स्त्रीलिंग, समास, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द, त्रुटि सुधार, वाक्य निर्माण, अपठित गद्यांश, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ

Phase II:

Paper I: Similar to Phase I but with more advanced questions.
Paper II: Post-specific subjects as mentioned above.
Manager (Hindi) Paper III: General Hindi, General English, General Awareness, General Intelligence, Computer Awareness, and Current Affairs.
Manager (Hindi) Paper IV: Translation exercises, essay writing, and précis writing.

Preparation Tips:

Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the structure and marking scheme of each phase.
Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each subject based on your strengths and weaknesses.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Stay Updated: Read newspapers and current affairs magazines to enhance general knowledge.
Focus on Post-Specific Subjects: For Phase II, concentrate on the subjects relevant to the post you are applying for.