Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority APEDA Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
APEDA has invited applications on deputation basis for senior-level positions. The circular is dated 03 October 2026. Filling_up_post_Director_Secret…
1. Director
- Vacancy: 1 Post
- Pay Level: Level 13
- Pay Scale: ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900
Eligibility Criteria:
- Officer of Organized Group ‘A’ Services of the Central Government
- Holding an analogous post on regular basis or
- Having five years’ regular service in Pay Level 12
- Candidates should possess the prescribed educational qualifications and relevant experience as specified for the post. Filling_up_post_Director_Secret…
2. Secretary
- Vacancy: 1 Post
- Pay Level: Level 12
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Eligibility Criteria
- Officer of Organized Group ‘A’ Services of the Central Government
- Holding an analogous post on regular basis or
- Having five years’ regular service in Pay Level 11
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed service and experience requirements for the post. Filling_up_post_Director_Secret…
3. General Manager
- Vacancy: 2 Posts
- Pay Level: Level 12
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Eligibility Criteria:
Officers from the following organisations are eligible, subject to the prescribed conditions:
- Central Government
- State Government
- Union Territories
- Public Sector Undertakings
- Universities
- Recognised Research Institutions
- Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies

Candidates should:
- Be holding an analogous post on regular basis or have the prescribed regular service in the relevant pay level
- Possess the required educational qualifications and experience
Educational Qualification:
Post Graduate Degree in relevant fields such as:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Plantation
- Agriculture Engineering
- Agriculture and Co-operation
- Veterinary Science
- Dairy Science / Dairy Technology
- Food Processing / Food Technology
- Food Science
- Food Engineering
- International Trade
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Marketing
- Agronomy
- Finance / Financial Management
- MBA Finance
- Other specified related fields
Experience: Five years’ experience in the relevant field after acquiring the prescribed educational qualification.
Desirable: Publication of papers in international journals in the relevant fields. Filling_up_post_Director_Secret…
4. Deputy General Manager
- Vacancy: 3 Posts
- Pay Level: Level 11
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
Eligibility Criteria:
Officers from the following organisations may apply, subject to the prescribed conditions:
- Central Government
- State Government
- Union Territories
- Public Sector Undertakings
- Universities
- Recognised Research Institutions
- Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies
Candidates should:
- Be holding an analogous post on regular basis or have the prescribed regular service in the relevant pay level
- Possess the required educational qualifications and relevant experience
Educational Qualification:
Relevant Post Graduate qualifications in fields including:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Plantation
- Agriculture Engineering
- Agriculture and Co-operation
- Veterinary Science
- Dairy Science / Dairy Technology
- Food Processing / Food Technology
- Food Science
- Food Engineering
- International Trade
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Marketing
- Agronomy
- Finance / Financial Management
- MBA Finance
- Other specified related fields
Experience: Five years’ experience in the relevant field after acquiring the prescribed educational qualification.
Desirable: Publication of papers in international journals in the relevant fields. Filling_up_post_Director_Secret…
Important Details:
- Organization: APEDA
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
- Total Vacancies: 7
- Recruitment Basis: Deputation
- Circular Date: 03 October 2026
- Job Location: New Delhi
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format through the proper channel. The application should reach APEDA within 30 days from the date of publication of the vacancy circular.
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