Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Recruitment 2025

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has released a recruitment circular inviting applications The positions of General Manager and Deputy General Manager will be filled through deputation, which may also include a short-term contract arrangement. These roles offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals working in government departments, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and other eligible organizations to contribute to the promotion and development of India’s processed food and agricultural exports.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07 June 2025
• Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News (tentatively around 05 August 2025, to be confirmed).

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification, as this is a deputation-based recruitment.

Age Limit

• The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short-term contract) shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Vacancy Details

Salary / Pay Scale

• General Manager: Falls under Pay Level-12 as per the 7th CPC, with a remuneration band of ₹78,800 to ₹2,09,200.
• Deputy General Manager: Placed in Pay Level-11 under the 7th CPC framework, entitled to a salary bracket of ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700.
• Selected candidates may opt for pay with deputation (duty) allowance or have their pay fixed in the post’s pay level as per DoPT guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

For General Manager (Deputation Basis)

• Officials working in Central or State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, or Autonomous/Statutory Bodies:
  • Holding analogous posts OR
  • 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-11.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Postgraduate degree in disciplines such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, International Business, Foreign Trade, Finance, MBA (Finance), or Chartered Accountancy from ICAI.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant fields post-qualification.

For Deputy General Manager (Deputation Basis)

• Officials working in Central or State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Universities, or Autonomous/Statutory Bodies:
  • Holding analogous posts OR
  • 5 years of regular service in Pay Level-10.
• Educational Qualification & Experience:
  • Same as that for General Manager.

Preferred: Candidates with published research papers in relevant international journals will be given preference.

How to Apply

1. Mode of Application: Offline
2. Application Format: Candidates must apply in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I).
3. Documents to Submit:
   • Duly filled application form
   • Attested photocopies of last 5 years’ ACRs/APARs
   • Vigilance clearance
   • Integrity certificate
   • Details of any penalties, if applicable, imposed in the past 10 years.
4. Forwarding Authority: Applications must be forwarded through proper channel by the employer.

General Instructions

• Applications not routed through proper channel or missing the requisite documents will be rejected.
• Selected candidates cannot withdraw their candidature at a later stage.
• APEDA reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.