APEDA Recruitment 2025 - 18 AGM, AM & JHT posts, Apply Now

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   The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released an official recruitment of 18 posts. Inviting eligible candidates to apply online for across various levels—from junior translators to senior managers. Interested and eligible candidates may Apply Online here. 


Vacancy Details of APEDA Recruitment 

 

 APEDA has announced a total of 18 vacancies across various posts under APEDA Recruitment. The post-wise vacancies are given below. 

 

Name of the Post 

Vacancies 

Group & Pay Level 

1. Assistant General Manager (Agriculture) 

8 (UR-5, OBC-2, SC-1) 

Group A 

Pay Level – 10 

(Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) 

2. Assistant General Manager (Business Promotion) 

2  (UR-2) 

Group A 

Pay Level – 10 

(Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) 

 

3. Assistant General Manager (Finance) 

1  (UR-1) 

Group A 

Pay Level – 10 

(Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) 

 

4. Assistant General Manager (IT) 

1  (UR-1) 

Group A 

Pay Level – 10 

(Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) 

 

5. Assistant Manager (Agriculture) 

1  (EWS) 

Group B 

Pay Level – 6 

(Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) 

6. Assistant Manager 

4  (UR-3, OBC-1) 

Group B 

Pay Level – 6 

(Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) 

 

7. Junior Hindi Translator 

1  (UR) 

Group B 

Pay Level – 6 

(Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) 

 

 

Eligibility Criteria of APEDA Recruitment 

 

Education Qualification: 

  Below are the minimum essential qualifications required for each post as per the official APEDA notification: 

  1. Assistant General Manager (Agriculture): Post Graduate in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plantation/ Agriculture Engineering/ Agriculture and Cooperation/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Dairy Technology/ Food Processing/ Food Processing Technology/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Food Science and Technology from a recognized University or Institute + 5 years experience. 
  2. Assistant General Manager (Business Promotion): Post Graduate in Foreign Trade/ International Business/ International Trade/ Agriculture Business Management/ Horticulture Business Management/ Agriculture Marketing/ Horticulture Marketing/ Agronomy/ Agriculture Economics from a recognized University or Institute + 5 years experience. 
  3. Assistant General Manager (Finance): Post Graduate in Finance/ Financial Management/ MBA in Finance from a recognized University or Institute + 5 years experience. 
  4. Assistant General Manager (IT): Post Graduate in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology from a recognized University or Institute + 5 years experience. 
  5. Assistant Manager (Agriculture): Bachelor's in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plantation/ Agriculture Engineering/ Agriculture and Cooperation/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Dairy Technology/ Food Processing/ Food Processing Technology/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Food Science and Technology from a recognized University or Institute.
  6. Assistant Manager: Bachelor's/ Under-graduate in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plantation/ Agriculture Engineering/ Agriculture and Cooperation/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Dairy Technology/ Food Processing/ Food Processing Technology/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Food Science and Technology from a recognized University or Institute. 
  7. Junior Hindi Translator: Master’s in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level from a recognized University + 2 years translation work experience or diploma. 

 

Age Limit: 

  • Assistant General Manager: Maximum 35 years. 
  • Assistant Manager & Junior Hindi Translator: Maximum 30 years. 

 

Age Relaxation: 

  • SC/ ST: 5 years 
  • OBC: 3 years 
  • PwD: 10 years 
  • Ex-Serviceman: 3 years 
  • APEDA Employee: 5 years 

 

Application Fee: 

Category 

Assistant Manager (AM) / Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) 

Assistant General Manager (AGM) 

General, OBC, EWS (Male) 

₹300 

₹500 

SC, ST, PwBD, Female candidates 

Exempted 

Exempted 

 

Payment Method: Only online payments accepted. 

 

Selection Process of APEDA Recruitment 

 

The selection of APEDA Recruitment will be based on Written Examination and Interview. 

1. Written Examination: 

Mode: Offline OMR-based exam using pen and paper. 

Paper Structure: 

(I) Assistant General Manager (AGM): One paper of 3 hours, divided as: 

  • Objective Questions (50 marks): covering management ability, reasoning, computer basics, current affairs, economics, and English (approx. 50 questions). 
  • Descriptive Section (50 marks): 3 subject-specific questions based on the chosen stream (e.g. agriculture, finance, IT). 

(II) Assistant Manager (AM): One paper of 2.5 hours, divided as: 

  • Objective Section (80 marks): 
  • General Awareness, English & Reasoning – 20 questions (20 marks) 
  • APEDA & Agri Export Topics – 30 questions (30 marks) 
  • Degree-level Subject Knowledge – 30 questions (30 marks) 
  • Descriptive Section (20 marks): 
  • Essay (10 marks) + Precis Writing (10 marks) . 

 

(III) Junior Hindi Translator (JHT): One paper of 3 hours, divided as: 

  • Objective Section (50 marks): Covering General English, General Hindi, and General Knowledge including current affairs (approx. 50 question). 
  • Descriptive Section (100 marks): 
  • Translation of one passage (approx. 250-300 words) from Hindi to English – 1 question (50 marks). 
  • Translation of one passage (approx. 250-300 words) from English to Hindi – 1 question (50 marks). 

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer 

2, Interview: 

(I) Shortlisted candidates (based on written exam scores) are called for a viva interview. 

(II) Marks Allocation: 

  • AM: Interview typically carries 40 marks  
  • AGM: Included in total evaluation (written + interview). 

(III) The interview assesses: 

  • Subject knowledge and technical competency 
  • Communication and presentation skills 
  • Overall suitability for the role 

 

Important Dates of APEDA Recruitment 

  • Online Application Starts: 14 June 2025 
  • Last Date to Apply: 14 July 2025 

 

How to Apply for APEDA Recruitment 

 

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for APEDA recruitment by visiting at official recruitment poral of APEDA. Follow mention steps below: 

  • Visit the official APEDA website - https://apeda.gov.in
  • Register with valid email and mobile number. 
  • Fill the application form and upload required documents. 
  • Pay the application fee and at the end click on submit button. 
  • Keep printed copy of application form for future reference. 

 

Important Links of APEDA Recruitment 
 

Official Notification PDF: Click Here

Direct Apply Link: Click Here

 

Final Note

 

 Government job openings like these at APEDA don't come often, especially in sectors linked to India's growing Agri-export economy. Whether you're a language expert, a food technology professional, or an experienced officer from a central/state body, this is your chance to be part of a nationally significant organization. Don’t wait until the last minute—complete your application with care, ensure all documents are correct, and prepare for the selection process in advance. 

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Wishing you the best of luck in your application! 

 

FAQs - APEDA Recruitment 2025

 

Q1. What is the last date to apply for APEDA Recruitment? 
✅ 14th July 2025. 

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies? 
18 posts. 

Q3. How can I apply? 
Through the official website - https://apeda.gov.in. 

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