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    Exam Pattern 2024

    APEDA Exam Pattern

    Going through the APEDA Assistant Manager and AGM exam pattern 2024 should be the first step in your exam preparation. This will help you in getting a fair idea of the exam structure, frequently asked questions and types of questions that are asked in the exam. Let’s understand the APEDA AM and AGM exam pattern in detail below.

    APEDA Assistant Manager Exam Pattern

    The APEDA Assistant Manager exam will consist of a single paper of 100 marks. The candidates will be assessed on the basis of four sections, of which three sections will contain multiple choice questions, while one section will have questions on Descriptive English. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the Written Test. Look at the table below to understand the APEDA Assistant Manager exam pattern 2024.

    Sl. No.Name of TestPatternNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
    1. General Awareness, English, Reasoning Objective 20 20 2 hours 30 minutes
    2. APEDA / Agri. Export Related 30 30
    3. Questions from the subjects concerned at Degree level 30 30
    4. Essay writing and Precis writing Descriptive 2 20
    Total 82 100 2 hours 30 minutes

    APEDA Assistant General Manager Exam Pattern

    The APEDA Assistant General Manager exam will be conducted in the following manner- Paper 1, Paper 2 and Interview. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be objective in nature. Furthermore, the final selection will be made on the basis of the marks obtained in both Written Tests (Paper 1 and Paper 2) and Interview.

    Refer to the APEDA AGM exam pattern below.

    Name of TestPatternNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
    Paper 1
    General Studies inclusive of general knowledge and current affairs, Indian history & civics, geography of India Objective 50 50 2 hours
    Managerial Ability 10 10
    English 25 25
    Reasoning 15 15
    Total 100 100 2 hours
    Paper 2
    Foreign Trade Policy; WTO; Agri Exports including Agri Export from India/APEDA/Traceability systems; SPS/TBT; Quality; NPOP; IPR; Agri Export Policy; Food Safety Authority Questions from the subjects concerned at Degree level Objective 100 100 2 hours
    Interview
    Broad topics for the interview are: a. General IQ / general awareness about the agriculture sector in the country including knowledge of functioning of Government Departments (Central/States)/their agencies and other stakeholders and various schemes announced and being implemented at various levels. b. Understanding of agriculture production and export – overall agriculture production in the country and state specific information. Role and functioning of APEDA and State nodal agencies and other stakeholders in promotion and development of Agri and processed food exports. NPOP/Certification under NPOP/ APEDA Act/ TRACE NETS/RCMC/COE etc. c. Managerial ability d. Understanding about International Trade and export process – About WTO /tariff structure and practice of international agreements. Market intelligence, Startups and Unicorns in Agri-business. - - 100 -

    Interview

    The shortlisted candidates will be called for the APEDA Assistant General Manager Interview. This is the final step in the APEDA AGM recruitment process. The Interview will carry a total of 100 marks.

    Marking Scheme

    The APEDA AM and AGM notifications specifically mention that marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. Take a look at the table below for more details.

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    Exam Language

    The APEDA AM and AGM exam will be bilingual, i.e Hindi and English, except the English Language and Descriptive English section.

    Mode of Exam

    The APEDA Assistant Manager and Assistant General Manager exam will be held in offline mode. Candidates will be required to mark their answers on the OMR sheet by pen.

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    Apeda Exam Pattern FAQs

    The APEDA Assistant Manager will only consist of a single exam, i.e Written Test, while the Assistant General Manager Exam will be conducted in the following phases- Paper 1, Paper 2 and Interview.
    The APEDA Assistant Manager/Assistant General Manager exam will be in offline mode.
    Yes, the APEDA Assistant Manager/Assistant General Manager exam will carry a negative marking of 25% for wrong answers.
    No, there is no sectional timing in the APEDA Assistant Manager/Assistant General Manager exam.

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