The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is expected to release the Assistant Grade 3 (AG 3) Recruitment 2026 notification soon. This is one of the most awaited opportunities for candidates seeking government jobs in multiple departments such as General, Accounts, Technical, and Depot. While the official notification and vacancy details are yet to be released, now is the perfect time for aspirants to understand the vacancy pattern.
In this blog, we have provided all the details about the FCI Assistant Grade 3 vacancy, including zone-wise vacancy distribution along with the expected vacancies based on the last recruitment cycle.
When will FCI Assistant Grade 3 notification 2026 release?
The FCI AG 3 notification is expected to be released soon. As per the last recruitment cycle, the notification PDF is likely to be released by August 2026. The recruitment dates for the 2026 exam, along with the last cycle’s exam dates, are provided in the table below:
| Event | Upcoming Recruitment (2026) | Last Recruitment (2022) |
| Notification release | TBA | 30 August 2022 |
| Online application start | TBA | 6 September 2022 (10 AM) |
| Last date for application & fee payment | TBA | 5 October 2022 (4 PM) |
| Call letter availability | TBA | 10 days before exam |
| Phase 1 Exam | TBA | January 2023 (Tentative) |
| Phase 1 Result | TBA | To be notified |
| Phase 2 Exam | TBA | To be notified |
| Phase 2 Result | TBA | To be notified |
How many FCI Assistant Grade 3 vacancies are expected to be released?
While the exact 2026 vacancies are yet to be released, aspirants can refer to the last recruitment (2022) for post-wise and zone-wise distribution.
| Post Name | Expected 2026 Vacancies | Total Vacancies (2022) |
| J.E. (Civil Engineering) | TBA | 48 |
| J.E. (Electrical Mechanical) | TBA | 15 |
| Steno. Grade II | TBA | 73 |
| AG-III (General) | TBA | 948 |
| AG-III (Accounts) | TBA | 406 |
| AG-III (Technical) | TBA | 1406 |
| AG-III (Depot) | TBA | 2054 |
| AG-III (Hindi) | TBA | 93 |
| Total | TBA | 5043 |
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What is the zone-wise FCI Assistant Grade 3 vacancies?
The last recruitment cycle included the zone-wise vacancy details, and this year’s notification is also expected to include them. The FCI AG 3 zone-wise vacancy details are as follows:
| Zone | Expected 2026 Vacancies | Total Vacancies (2022) |
| North | TBA | 2388 |
| South | TBA | 989 |
| East | TBA | 768 |
| West | TBA | 713 |
| NE | TBA | 185 |
| Total | TBA | 5043 |
what is the category-wise distribution of FCI AG 3 vacancies?
The category-wise distribution of FCI AG 3 vacancies shows how seats are allocated for different reservation categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR. This information helps candidates understand their eligibility and the number of opportunities available for their category. While the exact 2026 vacancy details are yet to be released, aspirants can refer to the last recruitment (2022) to get an idea of the distribution.
| Category | Total Vacancies (2026) | Total Vacancies (2022) |
| SC | TBA | 801 |
| ST | TBA | 323 |
| OBC | TBA | 1232 |
| EWS | TBA | 458 |
| UR | TBA | 2229 |
| Total | TBA | 5043 |
FAQs
The notification is expected to be released soon, likely around August 2026.
The exact number of vacancies is yet to be announced (TBA).
Vacancies are divided among SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR categories.
Zones include North, South, East, West, and North-East, with specific post allocations (2026 TBA).
The application start date for 2026 is yet to be announced (TBA).
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