Update 30 Oct 2026: The last date to apply has been extended to 2 December 2026. See the notice
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has notified 7 vacancies for Director, Secretary, General Manager and Deputy General Manager posts on a deputation basis for 2026. Eligible candidates holding a Post Graduate Degree or Chartered Accountant qualification with 5 years experience can apply through the prescribed offline application process. The notified pay scales range from Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700) up to Pay Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,15,900) as per 7th CPC. Applications must be forwarded through proper channel to Deputy General Manager (Personnel), APEDA within 30 days of publication. Selection is conducted as a deputation selection through proper channel.
APEDA Recruitment – Quick Summary
- Who is recruiting?: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
- Which posts?: Director, Secretary, General Manager, Deputy General Manager
- How many vacancies?: 7
- Who can apply?: Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services or Central/State Government, UT, PSU, University, Autonomous bodies
- Application start date: 3 October 2026
- Last date: 2 December 2026
- Application mode: Offline
- Job location: New Delhi
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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 |
APEDA Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | Within 30 days of publication of the advertisement (2 December 2026) Date Extented |
APEDA Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There are a total of 7 vacancies available across different posts.
| 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 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 Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
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 Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
How to Apply for APEDA
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website or notification PDF.
- 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.
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.