The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an autonomous statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced recruitment for senior managerial posts on a deputation basis. A total of 7 vacancies are notified for Director, Secretary, General Manager and Deputy General Manager positions. The roles are based in New Delhi and involve overseeing the authority's work in promoting the export of agricultural and processed food products. The posts are open to serving officers of central and state governments, public sector undertakings, universities and autonomous bodies.
APEDA Deputy General Manager, General Manager and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026
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About APEDA Deputy General Manager, General Manager and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
- Post Name
- Director, Secretary and 2 more
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (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)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initial period of two years, extendable on year to year basis; maximum continuous period of deputation is five years
Vacancy Breakdown
Director
1
Secretary
1
General Manager
2
Deputy General Manager
3
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Director | 1 |
| Secretary | 1 |
| General Manager | 2 |
| Deputy General Manager | 3 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Director1 post
- Qualification
- 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.
Secretary1 post
- Qualification
- 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 Manager2 posts
- Qualification
- 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: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Pay Level-11; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience: (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.
- Experience
- Five years experience in the above fields post acquiring the above educational qualification
Deputy General Manager3 posts
- Qualification
- 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: (a)(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in Pay Level-10; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience: (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.
- Experience
- Five years experience in the above fields post acquiring the above educational qualification
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Selection Process
Selection is by deputation through proper channel, with the Selection Committee assessing the essential qualification and work experience of the applicants.
Salary Structure
Officers selected will have the option to draw pay plus deputation (duty) allowance or to have 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.
Director
Pay: Pay Level 13 (Rs. 123100 - 215900)
Secretary
Pay: Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78800 - 209200)
General Manager
Pay: Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78800 - 209200)
Deputy General Manager
Pay: Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67700 - 208700)
| Post | 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) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the APEDA website or the notification PDF
- 2Fill Annexure-I for the post of Director or Secretary, or Annexure-II for the post of General Manager or Deputy General Manager, completely in block letters
- 3Attach photocopies of all relevant documents
- 4Enclose photocopies of the ACRs/APARs for the last five years, each page duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Assistant Director or Under Secretary
- 5Enclose Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate
- 6Enclose the statement showing major or minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years
- 7Forward 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
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years attested by an officer not below the rank of Assistant Director/Under Secretary
•Cadre Clearance
•Vigilance Clearance
•Integrity Certificate
•Statement showing major or minor penalties imposed during the last ten years
Important Details
- Appointment is on deputation for an initial period of two years, extendable on a year to year basis, with a maximum continuous period of five years.
- Departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation, and an officer on deputation is not eligible for consideration by promotion.
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel; incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
- A selected candidate will not be allowed to withdraw the candidature subsequently on any ground.
Organized Group 'A' Services Reference
For the list of Organized Group 'A' Services of the Central Government, DoPT OM No. I-11019/5/2017-CRD dated 3rd April 2017 may be referred to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can officers already on deputation apply for these posts?
Yes. Their applications must be forwarded by the parent cadre or department along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate.
Can a selected candidate withdraw the candidature later?
No. A candidate selected for the post will not be allowed to withdraw the candidature subsequently on any ground.
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