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FCI Syllabus 2023
There are various phases in FCI Exam for different posts. Phase I Exam is common for all the posts. The syllabus for FCI Phase I Exam is as follows:
FCI Syllabus: Phase I
English
- Para Completion
- Error Correction
- Spellings
- Passage Completion
- Sentence Arrangement
- Fill in the blanks
- Transformation
- Sentence Improvement
- Joining Sentences
- Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
- Articles
- Gerunds
- Identify the Errors
- Tense
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Prepositions
- Active and Passive Voice
- Spotting Errors
- Substitution
- Adjectives
- Homophones
- Identify the Sentences
- Noun
- Sentence Completion
- Prefix and Suffix
- Sentence Pattern
- Tag Questions
- Plural Forms
- Odd Words
- Prepositions
- Idioms and Phrases
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Numerical Aptitude
- Average
- Number System
- Profit and Loss
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Problems on Trains
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- H.C.F. and L.C.M
- Pipes and Cistern
- Age
- Data Interpretation
- Mixture and Allegation
- Boats and Streams
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Discounts
Reasoning Ability
- Visual Memory
- Clocks
- Discrimination
- Space Visualization
- Odd man out
- Symbolic/ Number Classification
- Analytical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Letter series
- Arithmetical Number Series
- Relationship Concepts
- Figural Classification
- Similarities
- Coding and Decoding
- Clocks
- Calendars
- Shapes and Mirror
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Venn Diagrams
- Non-Verbal Test
- Semantic Analogy
- Number Series
- Problem Solving
FCI Syllabus: Phase II
There are two papers in Phase II Exam of FCI. The detailes syllabus of Phase II Exam for both the papers is as follows:
FCI Syllabus: Paper I
General Aptitude: Reasoning/General Intelligence, English Language, Computer Proficiency, General Awareness, Current Events, Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation for Post Code A (Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering)), B (Junior Engineer (Electrical Mechanical Engineering)), F (AG-III (General)), G (AG-III (Accounts)), H(AG - III (Technical)) & I (AG-III (Depot)).
FCI Syllabus: Paper II
FCI Junior Engineer Syllabus (Civil Engineering)
FCI Syllabus: Paper I
General Aptitude: Reasoning/General Intelligence, English Language, Computer Proficiency, General Awareness, Current Events, Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation for Post Code A (Junior Engineer (Civil Engineering)), B (Junior Engineer (Electrical Mechanical Engineering)), F (AG-III (General)), G (AG-III (Accounts)), H(AG - III (Technical)) & I (AG-III (Depot)).
FCI Syllabus: Paper II
FCI Junior Engineer Syllabus (Civil Engineering)
- Building Materials: Physical and Chemical properties building stones, cement (Portland), Asbestos products, Timber and Wood based Products, laminates, bituminous materials, paints, varnishes etc.
- Surveying: Principles of surveying, plane table surveying, theodolite, leveling and contouring, curvature, permanent adjustment of dumpy level, methods of contouring, tachometric survey etc.
- Soil Mechanics: void ratio, porosity, saturation, water content, specific gravity of soil grains and unit weights, grain size, Atterberg’s limits, soil classification, plasticity chart, permeability, consolidation of soils. Lab tests, moisture content, bearing capacity of soils, plate load test, standard penetration test etc.
- Estimating, Costing and Valuation: Estimate, analysis of rates, earthwork, Brick , RCC work shuttering, Painting, Flooring, Plastering flexible pavements, Tube well, isolates and combined footings, Steel Truss, Piles etc.
- Transportation Engineering: Types of pavements, pavement materials – aggregates and bitumen, Design of flexible and rigid pavements, bituminous construction, rigid pavement joint, pavement maintenance, Railway Engineering.
- Environmental Engineering: Quality of water, purification, distribution, sanitation, sewerage and sewage treatments.
- Structural Engineering: Theory of structures, bending moment and shear force diagrams retaining walls, eccentric loads, slope deflection, critical load and columns, torsion etc.
- Concrete Technology: Latest technology and uses of concrete, water cement ratio, workability, mix design, placement, compaction, finishing and curing of concrete, quality control of concrete, repair and maintenance of concrete structure etc.
- RCC Designs: RCC flexural strength, shear strength, bond strength, design of single reinforced beams, retaining walls, water tanks (RCC design questions may be based on both Limit State method and Working Stress method).
- Steel Design: Steel design and construction of steel columns, beams, roof trusses, plate girders.
- Construction Management: Construction scheduling Bar Chart, CPM and PERT etc.
FCI Junior Engineer Syllabus (Electrical Mechanical Engineering)
Basic concepts, Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units, Circuit law, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of power in different power stations, Estimation and costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Thermal Engineering, Air standard Cycles for IC engines, Rankine cycle of steam, Air Compressors & their cycles, Boilers Refrigeration cycles, Production Engineering.
FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus (Accounts)
Basic concepts, Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units, Circuit law, AC Fundamentals, Measurement and measuring instruments, Electrical Machines, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of power in different power stations, Estimation and costing, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics, Theory of Machines and Machine Design, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Thermal Engineering, Air standard Cycles for IC engines, Rankine cycle of steam, Air Compressors & their cycles, Boilers Refrigeration cycles, Production Engineering.
FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus (Accounts)
- Basic Accounting concept including preparation of books of accounts.
- Taxation including Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax.
- Auditing: - (a) Auditing concepts and methods, (b) Internal & External audit of companies.
- Commercial Laws:- (Basic Knowledge) (a) Basics of Contract Act, (b) Basics of Company Act, (c) Basics of Sales of Goods Act, (d) Negotiable Instrument Act 5.
- Basic of Computers: (a) Operating System, (b) Browsers, (c) Email, (d) Memory (Internal, External, portable), (e) Chats, (f) Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), (g) Networks.
FCI Assistant Grade III Syllabus (Technical)
- Agriculture:- Statics of Indian Agriculture (Cereals & Pulses), Elementary entomology, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics.
- Botany:- Cell Biology :Tissue , Organ & Organ System, Genetics, Plant Classification, Diversity, Ecology, Life Process: Photosynthesis, Respiration , Circulation, Movement etc, Basics of Biochemistry.
- Zoology:- Animal Cell & Tissue, Organ System, Heredity & Variation, Animal Classification, Micro Organism, Insects & Rodents.
- Chemistry:- Chemical bonding, Organic Chemistry : Basics of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes and acids, Inorganic Chemistry , Chemistry in daily life.
- Physics:- Measurements, Basic Physics, Light, Electricity.
FCI Stenographer Syllabus
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Internet
- Computer Hardware
- Memory
- Computer Abbreviation
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Software
- Networking
- Computer Fundamentals/Terminologies
- Operating System
FCI Watchman Syllabus
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Average, Percentage, Time & Work, Area, profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Speed, Investment, HCF LCM, Problem On Ages , Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart.
- General Awareness: Indian History, Indian Polity, Current Events, Geography, Economy etc. Focus will be on Current national & International events, banking, sports etc.
- Reasoning : Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure, Non Verbal Reasoning.
- General English/Hindi : Passage, Preposition, Correction of sentences, active passive voice, direct indirect sentences, Verbs/Tense/Non Finites, Punctuation, Substituting phrasal verbs for expression, Synonyms and Antonyms, Use of adjective, Compound preposition, Determiners, Use of pronouns.
- General Knowledge : Culture and Religion, Soil, Rivers, Mountains, Ports, Inland Harbours, Freedom Movement, Sports : championships/Winners/Terms/No. of Players, Defence, Wars and Neighbours, Current Affairs, Important National Facts about India, Heritage and Arts, Dance, History, Languages, Capitals and Currencies, National : Bird/ Animal/ Sport/ Flower/ Anthem/ Song/ Flag/ Monuments, Eminent Personalities, Common Names, Full forms and Abbreviations, Discoveries, Diseases and Nutrition, Award and Authors.
- Current Affairs : On Current Events of National and International importance, candidates will be expected to have knowledge about them.
- Mathematics : Number Systems including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
- English Language & Grammar : Antonyms, synonyms, grammar, one word substitution, idioms & phrases, Passage, Cloze Test, Jumble Sentences etc.
FCI Paper III Syllabus
For Post Code D - Assistant Grade-II (Hindi), and Post Code E - Typist (Hindi).
- General Hindi
- General English
- General Awareness
- General Intelligence
- Computer Knowledge
FCI Paper IV Syllabus
For Post Code D - Assistant Grade-II (Hindi)
- Translation - 2 Passages, one each from Hindi to English and vice-versa (Subjective Type)
FCI Syllabus: Assistant General Manager and Medical Officer
Syllabus for Assistant General Manager (Technical)
| Topic | Syllabus |
| Agriculture |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Entomology |
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| Chemistry | Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry (Carbohydrates, Proteins & fats) |
| Food Safety and Standards and other important Acts |
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Syllabus for Assistant General Manager (Accounts)
| Syllabus |
| Basic Accounting concept including preparation of books of accounts and Accounting Standards |
| Financial Management
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| Taxation
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| Auditing
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| Commercial Laws
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| Basics of Computers
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Syllabus for Assistant General Manager (Law)
| Syllabus |
| Constitution of India (with emphasis on service law and writ jurisdiction of High Court & Supreme Court, Fundamental Rights) |
| Procedural Law
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| Indian Contract Act 1872 including Specific Relief Act 1963 |
| Commercial Law
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| Labour Law
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| Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 |
| National Food Security Act 2013 |
| The Food safety and standards Act 2006 |
| Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 |
| Information Technology Act 2000 |
| Right to Information Act 2005 |
| Goods and Services Tax 2017 |
Syllabus for Medical Officer
| Syllabus |
| General Medicine
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| Paediatrics
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| General Surgery
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| Gynaecology & Obstetrics
(i) Obstetrics
(ii) Gynaecology
(iii) Family Planning
Preventive Social and Community Medicine
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FCI Exam Pattern
As already mentioned there are three stages in FCI selection procedure:
- Phase I
- Phase II
- Skill Test
The detailed FCI Exam pattern of each of these stages is as given below.
FCI Exam Pattern: Phase I
- This is an objective exam.
- A total of 100 questions are asked in this exam.
- The duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
- Each question carries one mark,
- There is negative marking. 1/4 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 Minutes |
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Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
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Numerical Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
60 Minutes |
FCI Exam Pattern: Phase II
Candidates who clear phase I appear for phase II exam. There are different papers in Phase II. The details are as follows:
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Number of Papers |
Postcode |
Post |
Note |
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One Paper Exam |
Paper I Only |
F |
AG-III (General) |
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I |
AG-III (Depot) |
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Paper III only |
E |
Typist (Hindi) |
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Paper V only |
C |
Steno Grade-II |
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Two Paper Exam |
Paper I and Paper-II |
A |
Junior Engineer(Civil) |
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B |
Junior Engineer (Electrical/ Mechanical) |
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G |
AG-III Accounts) |
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H |
AG-III (Technical) |
Phase II FCI exam pattern for AG-III(General and Depot) posts is different from what is mentioned above. The details of FCI Phase II exam pattern for AG-III posts are as follows:
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Subjects |
Marks |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
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General Aptitude |
120 |
120 |
90 Minutes |
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Reasoning |
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English Language |
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Computer Proficiency |
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General Awareness |
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Current Events |
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Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation |
Note: There is negative marking. 1/4 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
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FCI Exam Pattern: Phase II (Typist Hindi)
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Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Time Duration |
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General Hindi |
120 |
120 |
90 minutes |
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General English |
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General Awareness |
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General Intelligence |
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Computer Knowledge |
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FCI Exam Pattern: Phase II (JE)
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Paper |
Subjects |
Marks |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
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Paper I |
General Aptitude |
120 |
120 |
90 Minutes |
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Reasoning |
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English Language |
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Computer Proficiency |
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General Awareness |
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Current Events |
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Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation |
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Paper-II |
Questions on Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering |
60 |
60 |
60 Minutes |
FCI Exam Pattern: Phase II (Steno Grade II)
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Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks | Time Duration |
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General English |
120 |
120 | 90 minutes |
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General Awareness |
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General Intelligence |
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Computer Knowled |
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FCI Exam Pattern: Phase II (AG III- Accounts)
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Paper |
Subjects |
Marks |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
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Paper I |
General Aptitude |
120 |
120 |
90 Minutes |
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Reasoning |
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English Language |
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Computer Proficiency |
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General Awareness |
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Current Events |
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Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation |
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Paper-II |
Questions on General Accounting and Finance |
60 |
60 |
60 Minutes |
FCI Exam Pattern: Phase II (AG III-Technical)
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Paper |
Subjects |
Marks |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
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Paper I |
General Aptitude |
120 |
120 |
90 Minutes |
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Reasoning |
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English Language |
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Computer Proficiency |
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General Awareness |
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Current Events |
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Data Analysis/Numerical Ability/Data Interpretation |
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Paper-II |
Questions on Agriculture, Zoology and Botany (Group-A) or Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry (Group-B) |
60 |
60 |
60 Minutes |
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How many stages are there in FCI Selection Procedure?
There are three stages in FCI Selection Procedure- Phase I, Phase II and Skill Test.
Is there negative marking in FCI Exam?
Yes there is negative marking in FCI Exam. 1/4 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
What is the duration of FCI Phase I Exam?
The duration of FCI Phase I Exam is 60 minutes.
How many questions are asked in FCI Phase I Exam?
A total of 100 questions are asked in FCI Phase I Exam.