APEDA Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :

Assistant General Manager (Finance) :
Applicants must have either ;
A Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Financial Management, or MBA (Finance) from a recognized institution, or
A Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification from ICAI.
In addition, candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in finance or allied professional fields.

Assistant Manager (Agriculture) :
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines from a recognized university:
Agriculture, Horticulture, Plantation, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture & Cooperation, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Food Processing, Food Technology, or Food Science and related fields.

Application Fee :
General / OBC : ₹500 (AGM Finance), ₹300 (Assistant Manager Agriculture).
SC / ST : Exempted (No Fee).
Women Candidates : Exempted (No Fee).

Age Limit :
The upper age limit is 35 years for all positions.
Age Relaxation ;
PwD candidates: 10 years.
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting actual military service period).
Defence personnel disabled during operations in hostile/disturbed areas: 3 years.
APEDA regular employees with minimum 3 years of continuous service: 5 years.

Pay Scale :
Assistant General Manager (Finance) : ₹35,400 – ₹1,77,500.
Assistant Manager (Agriculture) : ₹35,400 – ₹1,77,500.

Selection Procedure :
Candidates will be selected through the following stages ;
Written Examination.
Personal Interview.
Document Verification.

How to Apply :
Eligible candidates can apply online for APEDA Recruitment 2026 by following the instructions below ;
Submit the application through the official online portal before the closing date 22-06-2026.
Access the application form via the official APEDA website or the “Apply Online” link provided in the notification.
Carefully enter all required personal, academic, and professional details.
Upload scanned copies of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online if applicable based on category.
Review all entered details before final submission.
Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.