APEDA AGM Finance 2026: Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern and How to Apply

Published: May 2026  ·  Source: APEDA Official Notification, apeda.gov.in  ·  Reading time: ~7 minutes

1. What is APEDA?

APEDA stands for Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. It was established in 1986 under the APEDA Act by the Government of India. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

APEDA’s core responsibilities include:

• Promoting export of agricultural and processed food products from India
• Setting standards and quality specifications for export products
• Providing financial assistance to exporters for infrastructure upgrades
• Registering exporters of scheduled products (Basmati rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy etc.)
• Developing markets for Indian agricultural products in international markets
• Conducting market surveys and research on global agricultural trade

2. Overview — May 2026 notification

3. Vacancy breakdown

4. Important dates

5. Who can apply — age limit

Age relaxation

6. Eligibility — AGM Finance in detail

Educational qualification

You must have ONE of the following:

• Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Financial Management from a recognised university — minimum 55% marks
• MBA in Finance from a recognised university or AICTE-approved institution — minimum 55% marks
• Chartered Accountant (CA) — Associate Member (ACA) or Fellow Member (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Work experience — mandatory

• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts, Financial Management, or Audit functions
• Experience in government organisations, PSUs, statutory bodies, banks, or large private sector companies is preferred
• Experience must be after obtaining the qualifying degree / CA membership

7. Eligibility — Assistant Manager Agriculture

This post is covered in the same notification. For the record:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Food Technology / Food Science / Fisheries Science or related agricultural disciplines from a recognised university — minimum 55% marks
• Age limit: Maximum 30 years
• Experience: Experience in agriculture, food processing, or export-related roles preferred but check official notification for mandatory requirement
• Pay level: Level 6 — starting basic pay ₹35,400/month

8. Salary and pay scale

In addition to basic pay, APEDA officers receive all central government allowances:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) — currently 53%, revised every 6 months
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) — 27% in Delhi (X city), 18% in Y cities, 9% in Z cities
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• NPS pension contributions
• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave encashment and LTC

9. Exam pattern — AGM Finance

The APEDA AGM exam is conducted in offline mode — candidates mark answers on an OMR sheet using a pen. It consists of two papers plus an interview:

10. Syllabus — AGM Finance

Paper I — General objective sections

Paper II — Finance descriptive syllabus

11. Selection process

1. Written Examination — Paper I (Objective) + Paper II (Descriptive)
   3-hour offline exam covering general objective sections (Paper I) and Finance-specific descriptive paper (Paper II). Candidates must qualify both papers. Negative marking of 25% applies in objective sections. Admit card is released on apeda.gov.in before the exam date.
2. Interview
   Candidates shortlisted based on written test performance are called for a personal interview. The interview assesses your domain knowledge in Finance and Accounts, awareness of APEDA functions, export finance, government financial rules, and overall suitability for a Group A officer role. Prepare thoroughly on APEDA’s role in agricultural exports and India’s foreign trade policy.
3. Document Verification
   Final selected candidates must produce all original documents — degree certificates, CA membership certificate, experience certificates, age proof, and category certificate if applicable. Government or PSU employees must submit an NOC from their current employer.

12. Application fee

13. How to apply at apeda.gov.in

1. Visit the official APEDA website
   Go to www.apeda.gov.in. Click on the General Info tab on the homepage, then select Recruitment / Appointment. Find the AGM Finance / AM Agriculture 2026 notification and click the Apply Online link.
2. Download and read the official notification PDF
   Before filling the form, download the complete notification PDF. Verify that you meet the exact qualification, experience, and age criteria for the AGM Finance post. Check the category-wise vacancy distribution and ensure you select the correct category.
3. Register on the APEDA portal
   Register with your name, email ID, and mobile number. A registration ID will be generated. Keep your login credentials safe — you will need them to log back in and submit the application.
4. Fill the application form completely
   Fill in all personal details, educational qualification details, CA membership details (if applicable), and work experience details including employer name, designation, period, and nature of work. Be accurate and detailed — experience descriptions are checked during document verification.
5. Upload documents
   Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size. Some notifications also require uploading educational certificates and experience letters at the application stage — check the notification instructions.
6. Pay the fee and submit
   Pay ₹500 online (for AGM Finance — General/OBC/EWS male). SC, ST, Women, and PwBD candidates pay nothing. Click the Preview tab to cross-check all entries before final submission. Submit and download a printout of your application and payment receipt.

14. Frequently asked questions

Last updated: May 2026  ·  Source: APEDA official notification released 23 May 2026 at apeda.gov.in and verified recruitment news sources.
Exam pattern details are based on the May 2026 notification and previous APEDA recruitment cycles — always verify from the official notification PDF at www.apeda.gov.in before applying.
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