GAZETTEDAgricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi

APEDA Director & Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 2 Deputation Posts

APEDA निदेशक एवं सचिव भर्ती 2026 - 2 प्रतिनियुक्ति पद

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi

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Pay Level 12-13 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,15,900)

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About the Job / नौकरी के बारे में

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has issued a circular dated 13 June 2026 inviting applications to fill two posts on deputation basis at its head office in New Delhi. The first post is that of Director, carrying Pay Level-13 (Rs.1,23,100 - 2,15,900), and the second is that of Secretary, carrying Pay Level-12 (Rs.78,800 - 2,09,200). For the post of Director, officers of an Organised Group 'A' Service of the Central Government who are holding an analogous post, or who have five years' regular service in Pay Level-12, are eligible. For the post of Secretary, officers of the Central Government holding an analogous post (or with five years' regular service in Pay Level-11), as well as serving General Managers of APEDA with five years' regular service and Deputy General Managers of APEDA with five years' regular service, are eligible to apply. The appointment is on deputation terms, and the period of deputation will be governed by the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel & Training from time to time. Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed proforma, through the proper channel, along with the required documents. Applications that are incomplete, received after the last date, or not routed through the proper channel are liable to be rejected. Applicants should read the full circular available on the APEDA website before applying.

वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के अधीन स्वायत्त निकाय कृषि एवं प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पाद निर्यात विकास प्राधिकरण (APEDA) ने 13 जून 2026 दिनांकित एक परिपत्र जारी कर अपने नई दिल्ली स्थित मुख्यालय में दो पदों को प्रतिनियुक्ति आधार पर भरने हेतु आवेदन आमंत्रित किए हैं। पहला पद निदेशक (Director) का है, जो पे लेवल-13 (रु.1,23,100 - 2,15,900) का है, तथा दूसरा पद सचिव (Secretary) का है, जो पे लेवल-12 (रु.78,800 - 2,09,200) का है। निदेशक पद के लिए केंद्र सरकार की संगठित ग्रुप 'A' सेवा के वे अधिकारी पात्र हैं जो समकक्ष पद पर कार्यरत हों, अथवा जिनकी पे लेवल-12 में पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा हो। सचिव पद के लिए समकक्ष पद धारण करने वाले (अथवा पे लेवल-11 में पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा वाले) केंद्र सरकार के अधिकारी, साथ ही पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा वाले APEDA के महाप्रबंधक (GM) तथा पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा वाले उप महाप्रबंधक (DGM) आवेदन कर सकते हैं। नियुक्ति प्रतिनियुक्ति शर्तों पर होगी और प्रतिनियुक्ति की अवधि कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग द्वारा समय-समय पर जारी निर्देशों के अनुसार होगी। अभ्यर्थी निर्धारित प्रोफार्मा में, उचित माध्यम से, आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ों सहित आवेदन प्रस्तुत करें। आवेदन से पूर्व APEDA वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध पूरा परिपत्र अवश्य पढ़ें।

Official Notification / आधिकारिक विज्ञापन

APEDA Director & Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 2 Deputation Posts — official Employment News notification (EN 11/74) — Source: Employment News / रोज़गार समाचार · EN 11/74. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.

Key Details / मुख्य जानकारी

Organization (संस्था)	Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi
Post Name (पद का नाम)	Director (Pay Level-13) & Secretary (Pay Level-12)
Advt. No. (विज्ञापन सं.)	EN 11/74
Total Vacancies (कुल पद)	2
Level (स्तर)	GAZETTED
Salary (वेतन)	Pay Level 12-13 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,15,900)
Location (स्थान)	All India / अखिल भारतीय
Age Limit (आयु सीमा)	Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (for appointment on deputation)
Qualification (योग्यता)	Director (01): Officer of an Organised Group 'A' Service of the Central Government holding an analogous post, or with five years' regular service in Pay Level-12. Secretary (01): Officer of the Central Government holding an analogous post, or with five years' regular service in Pay Level-11; OR a General Manager of APEDA with five years' regular service in the post; OR a Deputy General Manager of APEDA with five years' regular service in the post. Both posts are on deputation basis.

Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	Within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News
Notification Date	13 June 2026

Post-wise Vacancy Details / पद-वार रिक्ति विवरण

Post Name	Pay Level	Remuneration	Vacancies
Director	Level 13	Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,15,900	1
Secretary	Level 12	Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200	1
Total / कुल			2

Additional Details / अतिरिक्त विवरण

Post-wise Details (Name, Pay Level & Eligibility Criteria) / पदवार विवरण (नाम, वेतन स्तर एवं पात्रता मानदंड)

S.No.	Name of the Post	Number of Posts and Pay Level	Eligibility Criteria
1	Director	One Post; Pay Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,15,900)	Officers of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis, or with five years regular service in Pay Level 12. Deputy General Manager of APEDA with five years regular service in the post is also eligible.
2	Secretary	One Post; Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200)	Officers of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis, or with five years regular service in Pay Level 11. General Manager / Deputy General Manager of APEDA with five years regular service in the post is also eligible.

Director is Pay Level 13 (Rs. 1,23,100 - 2,15,900); Secretary is Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200), as printed in the circular.

Details of Employment (Application Proforma) / रोजगार का विवरण (आवेदन प्रोफार्मा)

Office/Institution	Post held on regular basis	From	To	Pay Level of the post held on regular basis	Nature of Duties (in detail) Highlighting experience required for the post applied for

Blank chronological employment table in the application form to be filled by the candidate listing all posts held on regular basis.

Pay Level details under ACP/MACP Scheme (Application Proforma) / एसीपी/एमएसीपी योजना के अंतर्गत वेतन स्तर विवरण (आवेदन प्रोफार्मा)

Office/Institution	Pay Level drawn under ACP/MACP Scheme	From	To

Blank table in the application form for declaring financial upgradation / pay level granted under the ACP/MACP scheme on a regular basis.

Certification by Employer / Cadre Controlling Authority / नियोक्ता / कैडर नियंत्रक प्राधिकारी द्वारा प्रमाणन

S.No.	Certification to be furnished
i	There is no vigilance or disciplinary case pending/contemplated against the applicant.
ii	His/Her integrity is certified.
iii	His/Her CR Dossier in original is enclosed, OR photocopies of the ACRs for the last 5 years duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Govt. of India or above are enclosed.
iv	No major/minor penalty has been imposed on him/her during the last 10 years, OR a list of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years is enclosed (as the case may be).

Certification block to be signed and countersigned by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority with seal; the application also certifies that the information provided is true and the officer will be relieved immediately if selected.

Eligibility / योग्यता

Post Name / पद	Qualification / योग्यता	Age / आयु
Director (Pay Level 13)	Officers of an Organised Group 'A' Service of the Central Government holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR with five years' regular service in Pay Level 12, and possessing the requisite experience. Deputation basis.	Maximum 56 years as on closing date
Secretary (Pay Level 12)	Officers of the Central Government holding analogous posts on a regular basis, OR with five years' regular service in Pay Level 11; OR a General Manager of APEDA with five years' regular service; OR a Deputy General Manager of APEDA with five years' regular service. Deputation basis.	Maximum 56 years as on closing date

Age Relaxation: Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (for appointment on deputation)

How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें

1. Eligible officers should apply in the prescribed proforma (Annexure - Application Form for Deputation) given with this circular. 2. The application must be forwarded/routed THROUGH PROPER CHANNEL by the employer / cadre controlling authority. Applications received directly or after the last date will not be entertained. 3. The complete application must reach the Director (Secretary), APEDA at: 3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi-110016, within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News. 4. The following documents/certifications must be enclosed with the application (Certification by the Employer / Cadre Controlling Authority): i) A certificate that the information/details provided by the applicant are true and correct as per records, and that if selected he/she will be relieved immediately. ii) Certificate that there is no vigilance or disciplinary case pending/contemplated against the officer. iii) Integrity certificate of the officer. iv) CR Dossier in original, OR photocopies of the ACRs for the last 5 years duly attested by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India or above. v) A certificate that no major/minor penalty has been imposed on the officer during the last 10 years, OR a list of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years (as the case may be). 5. The application must be duly countersigned by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority with seal. 6. The candidate must fill all parts of the proforma including personal details (name, date of birth, address, email, mobile), present post and pay details, educational qualifications and experience, details of employment in chronological order, nature of present employment (ad-hoc/temporary/quasi-permanent/permanent), and any other relevant information, and sign the declaration.

1. पात्र अधिकारी इस परिपत्र के साथ दिए गए निर्धारित प्रोफार्मा (अनुलग्नक - प्रतिनियुक्ति हेतु आवेदन पत्र) में आवेदन करें। 2. आवेदन नियोक्ता / कैडर नियंत्रक प्राधिकारी द्वारा उचित माध्यम से अग्रेषित किया जाना चाहिए। सीधे प्राप्त अथवा अंतिम तिथि के बाद प्राप्त आवेदनों पर विचार नहीं किया जाएगा। 3. पूर्ण आवेदन निदेशक (सचिव), एपीडा को इस पते पर पहुँचना चाहिए: तीसरी मंजिल, एनसीयूआई भवन, 3 इंस्टीट्यूशनल एरिया, अगस्त क्रांति मार्ग, नई दिल्ली-110016, रोजगार समाचार में इस विज्ञापन के प्रकाशन की तिथि से 60 दिनों के भीतर। 4. आवेदन के साथ निम्नलिखित दस्तावेज/प्रमाणन संलग्न करने आवश्यक हैं (नियोक्ता / कैडर नियंत्रक प्राधिकारी द्वारा प्रमाणन): i) यह प्रमाणपत्र कि आवेदक द्वारा दी गई जानकारी/विवरण अभिलेखों के अनुसार सही है, और चयन होने पर उसे तुरंत कार्यमुक्त किया जाएगा। ii) यह प्रमाणपत्र कि अधिकारी के विरुद्ध कोई सतर्कता या अनुशासनात्मक मामला लंबित/विचाराधीन नहीं है। iii) अधिकारी का सत्यनिष्ठा प्रमाणपत्र। iv) मूल सीआर डोजियर, अथवा पिछले 5 वर्षों के एसीआर की फोटोप्रतियाँ जो भारत सरकार के अवर सचिव अथवा उससे ऊपर के रैंक के अधिकारी द्वारा विधिवत सत्यापित हों। v) यह प्रमाणपत्र कि पिछले 10 वर्षों में अधिकारी पर कोई बड़ा/छोटा दंड नहीं लगाया गया है, अथवा पिछले 10 वर्षों में लगाए गए बड़े/छोटे दंडों की सूची (जैसा भी मामला हो)। 5. आवेदन नियोक्ता/कैडर नियंत्रक प्राधिकारी द्वारा मुहर सहित विधिवत प्रति-हस्ताक्षरित होना चाहिए। 6. अभ्यर्थी को प्रोफार्मा के सभी भाग भरने होंगे जिनमें व्यक्तिगत विवरण (नाम, जन्म तिथि, पता, ईमेल, मोबाइल), वर्तमान पद एवं वेतन विवरण, शैक्षिक योग्यता एवं अनुभव, कालानुक्रम में रोजगार का विवरण, वर्तमान रोजगार की प्रकृति (तदर्थ/अस्थायी/अर्ध-स्थायी/स्थायी), तथा अन्य प्रासंगिक जानकारी शामिल हैं, और घोषणा पर हस्ताक्षर करने होंगे।

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Preparation Guide / तैयारी गाइड

Step 1: Know the Syllabus / पाठ्यक्रम जानें

Study the complete syllabus from the official notification. Focus on high-weightage topics first.

Step 2: Previous Year Papers / पिछले वर्ष के पेपर

Solve at least 10 previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.

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Take 2-3 full-length mock tests every week. Analyze mistakes after each test.

Step 4: Revision / रिवीज़न

Revise formulas, current affairs, and weak topics daily in the last month before the exam.

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FAQs / सामान्य प्रश्न

Q: How many posts are advertised by APEDA and what are they?

Two posts are advertised on deputation basis: one Director (Pay Level-13) and one Secretary (Pay Level-12), both at the APEDA head office in New Delhi.

प्रतिनियुक्ति आधार पर दो पद विज्ञापित हैं: एक निदेशक (पे लेवल-13) तथा एक सचिव (पे लेवल-12), दोनों नई दिल्ली स्थित APEDA मुख्यालय में।

Q: What is the eligibility for the APEDA Director post?

Officers of an Organised Group 'A' Service of the Central Government holding an analogous post, or with five years' regular service in Pay Level-12, are eligible for the Director post on deputation.

केंद्र सरकार की संगठित ग्रुप 'A' सेवा के वे अधिकारी, जो समकक्ष पद पर हों अथवा पे लेवल-12 में पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा रखते हों, प्रतिनियुक्ति पर निदेशक पद हेतु पात्र हैं।

Q: Can APEDA's own officers apply for the Secretary post?

Yes. Besides eligible Central Government officers, a General Manager of APEDA with five years' regular service, or a Deputy General Manager of APEDA with five years' regular service, may apply for the Secretary post.

हाँ। पात्र केंद्र सरकार अधिकारियों के अतिरिक्त, पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा वाले APEDA के महाप्रबंधक (GM) अथवा पाँच वर्ष की नियमित सेवा वाले उप महाप्रबंधक (DGM) सचिव पद हेतु आवेदन कर सकते हैं।

Q: What is the last date to apply for the APEDA posts?

Completed applications must reach APEDA through the proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.

पूर्ण आवेदन उचित माध्यम से रोजगार समाचार में विज्ञापन प्रकाशन की तिथि से 60 दिनों के भीतर APEDA तक पहुँच जाने चाहिए।

Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक

Official Website / आधिकारिक वेबसाइटVisit →

Source: Official Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi website. All links are verified government sources.

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