APEDA Recruitment Notification 2025 – Detailed Job Information
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification titled Recruitment Advertisement No. 3/2025. This recruitment drive invites online applications for multiple Group A and Group B posts on a regular, full-time basis. All details provided below are strictly extracted from the official notification without omission or assumption.
Organization Details
Organization Name:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
APEDA is a statutory body established by the Government of India under the APEDA Act, 1985. The authority is responsible for the development and promotion of exports of agricultural and processed food products from India.
Post Details and Designations
| Post Name | Group | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Age Limit | Reservation Status |
| Assistant General Manager (Agriculture) | Group A | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | 35 Years | Reserved for UR, OBC |
| Assistant General Manager (Finance) | Group A | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | 35 Years | Unreserved |
| Assistant Manager (Business Promotion) | Group B | Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | 30 Years | Unreserved |
Job Location and Employment Details
- City: New Delhi (Head Office)
- State: Delhi
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 110016
- Street Address: 3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
- Service Liability: All India Service Liability (AISL)
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 20 December 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: 20 January 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant General Manager (Agriculture)
- Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Plantation / Agriculture Engineering
- Post Graduate Degree in Food Technology / Food Processing / Food Science
- Degree must be from a recognized University or Institution
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
- Desirable qualification includes publications in international journals
Assistant General Manager (Finance)
- Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Financial Management / MBA (Finance)
- OR Chartered Accountancy from ICAI
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Assistant Manager (Business Promotion)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Trade / International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Management / Economics
- Degree must be from a recognized University or Institution
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
| APEDA Employees (Regular) | 5 Years |
Application Fees
- Assistant General Manager (Agriculture & Finance): ₹500
- Assistant Manager (Business Promotion): ₹300
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / APEDA Employees: Fee Exempted
Selection Process
For Assistant General Manager Posts
- Written Test of 100 Marks
- Interview of 40 Marks
- Minimum 60% marks required in written test for shortlisting
For Assistant Manager (Business Promotion)
- Written Examination only
- Objective type questions
- Descriptive section includes Essay and Précis writing
Application Process
- Submit application through online mode only
- Upload required certificates, documents, and photograph
- Pay application fee through online payment gateway
- Application is valid only after generation of application number
Important Instructions and Notes
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Selection does not confer any right to appointment
- APEDA reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process
- Photograph must be recent and as per prescribed dimensions
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
Official Links
- Official Website:
https://www.apeda.gov.in - Official Notification PDF:
https://apeda.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/2025-12/RECRUITMENT_ADVERTISEMENT_NO_32025.pdf
