APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts
Important details
| Name of post | APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 7 posts |
| Pay / salary | The General Manager post carries a pay scale of Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200). |
| Posted on | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 08 Oct 2026 |
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Important Dates
- Notification Date03 October 2026
- Application Last DateWithin 30 days of publication of the advertisement
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Total Post
7 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- The General Manager post carries a pay scale of Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200).
APEDA Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) |
| Post Name(s) | Director, Secretary, General Manager and Deputy General Manager |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Pay | Pay Level 11 to Pay Level 13 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,15,900) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Official Website | APEDA Official Website |
Eligibility Criteria
| Name of the Post | Number and Level of post | Eligibility criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 (Pay Level - 13) (Rs. 123100 - 215900) | Officer of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis or with five years regular service in the Pay Level 12; General Manager/Secretary of APEDA with five years regular service in the post. |
| Secretary | 1 (Pay Level - 12) (Rs. 78800 - 209200) | Officer of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis or with five years regular service in Pay Level 11; Deputy General Manager of APEDA with five years regular service in the post. |
| General Manager | 2 (Pay Level - 12) (Rs. 78800 - 209200) | Officers of the Central Government or State Government/ Union Territory Administration or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Semi Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organizations possessing required educational qualifications and experience. |
| Deputy General Manager | 3 (Pay Level - 11) (Rs. 67700 - 208700) | Officers of the Central Government or State Government/ Union Territory Administration or Public Sector Undertakings or Universities or Recognised Research Institutions or Semi Government or Autonomous Bodies or Statutory Organizations possessing required educational qualifications and experience. |
APEDA Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
- There are a total of 7 vacancies available across different posts.
APEDA Eligibility Criteria – APEDA Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| General Manager / Deputy General Manager | (i) Post Graduate Degree 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/ Foreign Trade/ International Business/ International Trade/Agriculture Business Management/ Horticulture Business Management/ Agriculture Marketing/ Horticulture Marketing/ Agronomy/ Agricultural Economics/ Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy or Agricultural Economy/ Finance/ Financial Management/MBA(Finance) from recognized University/Institution or Having completed Chartered Accountancy from ICAI; and (ii) Five years' experience in the above fields post acquiring the above educational qualification. Desirable: Publication of papers in international journals in the above fields. |
| Director / Secretary | (i) Post Graduate Degree 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/ Foreign Trade/ International Business/ International Trade/Agriculture Business Management/ Horticulture Business Management/ Agriculture Marketing/ Horticulture Marketing/ Agronomy/ Agricultural Economics/ Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy or Agricultural Economy/ Finance/ Financial Management/MBA(Finance) from recognized University/Institution or Having completed Chartered Accountancy from ICAI; and (ii) Five years' experience in the above fields post acquiring the above educational qualification. Desirable: Publication of papers in international journals in the above fields. |
APEDA Salary
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Director | Pay Level 13 (Rs. 123100 - 215900) |
| Secretary | Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78800 - 209200) |
| General Manager | Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78800 - 209200) |
| Deputy General Manager | Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67700 - 208700) |
- The officers selected will have the option to draw his/her pay plus deputation duty allowance or to have his/her pay fixed in the scale/level of the post in accordance with DOPT O.M. No. 2/12/87-Estt (Pay II) dated 29.04.1988, as amended from time to time.
APEDA Important Instructions
- The initial period of deputation shall be two years extendable on year to year basis.
- The maximum continuous period of deputation shall be five years.
- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained or considered.
- Incomplete applications or those not forwarded through proper channel will be rejected.
- The last date of receipt of application is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
- Selected candidates will not be allowed to withdraw his/her candidature subsequently on any ground.
More Details
- APEDA Age Limit
- APEDA Application Fee
How to Apply for APEDA
- Fill in the application form (Annexure-I for Director/Secretary or Annexure-II for General Manager/Deputy General Manager) completely in block letters.
- Attach photocopies of all relevant documents must be forwarded through proper channel.
- Enclose photocopies of the ACRs/APARs for each page duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Assistant Director/Under Secretary for the last five years.
- Enclose Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
- Enclose Statement showing Major or Minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years.
- Forward the complete application through proper channel to Deputy General Manager (Personnel), APEDA, 3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi-110016.
Important Links
| Official Website (APEDA Official Website) | Click Here apeda.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Click Here apeda.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download apeda.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here apeda.gov.in |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) |
| Post Name(s) | Director, Secretary, General Manager and Deputy General Manager |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Pay | Pay Level 11 to Pay Level 13 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,15,900) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Link | Details |
| Application Form | Download Application Form (Annexure-I / Annexure-II) |
| Official Notification PDF | View Official Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | Visit APEDA Official Website |
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts?
There are 7 posts in total.
What is the age limit for APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts?
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications; The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
What qualification is needed for APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts?
Director: Officer of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis or with five years regular service in the Pay Level 12; General Manager/Secretary of APEDA with five years regular service in the post. | Secretary: Officer of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis or with five years regular …
What is the official website for APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts?
The official website is https://apeda.gov.in/.