Overview
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Director, Secretary, General Manager and Deputy General Manager (7 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline before Within 30 days of publication of the advertisement (2 December 2026) Date Extented.
Key Details
- Organization
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
- Vacancies
- 7
- Posted
- 3 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- Within 30 days of publication of the advertisement (2 December 2026) Date Extented
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | Within 30 days of publication of the advertisement (2 December 2026) Date Extented |
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Vacancy Details
There are a total of 7 vacancies available across different posts. Name of the Post: Number and Level of post | Eligibility criteria Director: 1 (Pay Level - 13) (Rs. 123100 - 215900) | 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. Secretary: 1 (Pay Level - 12) (Rs. 78800 - 209200) | 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 Manager: 2 (Pay Level - 12) (Rs. 78800 - 209200) | 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 possessing required educational qualifications and experience. Deputy General Manager: 3 (Pay Level - 11) (Rs. 67700 - 208700) | 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 possessing required educational qualifications and experience.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Salary
Post: Pay Level / 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) The officers selected will have the option to draw his/her pay plus deputation duty allowance or to have his/her 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.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
How to Apply
• Download the prescribed application form from the official website or notification PDF. • Fill in the application form (Annexure-I for Director/Secretary or Annexure-II for General Manager/Deputy General Manager) completely in block letters. • Attach photocopies of all relevant documents must be forwarded through proper channel. • Enclose photocopies of the ACRs/APARs for each page duly attested by an officer not below the rank of Assistant Director/Under Secretary for the last five years. • Enclose Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity Certificate. • Enclose Statement showing Major or Minor penalties, if any, imposed during the last ten years. • Forward 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.
Important Instructions
• The initial period of deputation shall be two years extendable on year to year basis. • The maximum continuous period of deputation shall be five years. • The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. • Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained or considered. • Incomplete applications or those not forwarded through proper channel will be rejected. • The last date of receipt of application is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. • Selected candidates will not be allowed to withdraw his/her candidature subsequently on any ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for APEDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 7 Director, Secretary & More Posts?
Notification Date: 3 October 2026; Application Last Date: Within 30 days of publication of the advertisement (2 December 2026) Date Extented
What is the application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.