FCI Recruitment exam pattern 2023 is different for Phases 1 and 2 papers. Candidates must have a clear knowledge of the question paper pattern exam duration, marking scheme, types of questions, and exam-related patterns of the FCI Recruitment 2023 exam. Read the article below to know all the important details related to FCI Recruitment 2023 exam pattern.
FCI Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern Highlights
FCI Recruitment 2023 exam will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 and 2. Phase 1 consists of Paper 1 which is common for all the candidates and it has 3 sections. The exam duration for Phase 1 exam is 1 hour. After the Paper 1 exam, the next papers the applicants must appear for vary depending on the applied posts. The papers included in the Phase 2 exam are as follows.
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Phase 2 Papers: Paper 1 is only for Post Codes A, B, and C. Paper 1 and 2 are for Post Codes D, E, F, G, and H. Paper 3 is for Post Code I.
The phase-wise exam patterns for FCI Recruitment 2023 exam are as follows.
FCI Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern for Phase 1
Check the table below for the FCI Recruitment 2023 exam pattern for Paper 1 of Phase 1.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes | 100 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 Minutes | ||
| English Language | 30 | 20 Minutes | ||
| Total | 100 Questions | 60 Minutes |
FCI Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern for Phase 2
The exam pattern for the papers included in FCI Recruitment 2023 Phase 2 exam is tabulated below.
| Number of Papers in Phase 2 | Aspiring Post | |
|---|---|---|
| One Paper Exam | Paper I Only | AG-III (General) |
| AG-III (Depot) | ||
| Paper III Only | Typist (Hindi) | |
| Paper V Only | Steno Grade-II | |
| Two Paper Exam | Paper I & Paper II | {JE (Civil Engg)} |
| JE (Electrical/ Mechanical) | ||
| AG-III (Accounts) | ||
| AG-III (Technical) | ||
| Paper III & Paper IV | AG II (Hindi) | |
FCI Recruitment 2023 Marking Scheme for Phase 2
In FCI Recruitment 2023 Phase 2 exam, Paper I, III, and V comprises 120 multiple choice questions (MCQ), and 1 mark is awarded to each correct response. Paper II, which is a post-specific paper consists of 60 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark. Paper IV consists of 60 questions and carries 2 marks each. There will be no negative marking in the FCI Recruitment exam.
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Intelligence | 50 | 200 |
| General Awareness | 50 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | ||
| English Language | 50 | ||
| Paper 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 200 |
| English language & Comprehension | 100 | ||
| Paper 3 | Biological Sciences | 200 | 200 |
