Exam Pattern 2025
Going through the APEDA Assistant Manager and AGM exam pattern 2025 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 2025.
| Sl. No. | Name of Test | Pattern | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Awareness including Current Affairs, English, Reasoning | Objective | 20 | 20 | 3 hours |
| 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 |
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.
| Type/ Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBJECTIVE TYPE | |||
| General Management, Managerial Ability | 10 | 10 | 3 hours |
| Logical reasoning, problem solving, analytical ability | 10 | 10 | |
| IT related, basic computer awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Current Affairs | 10 | 10 | |
| General Economics | 5 | 5 | |
| English Grammar | 5 | 5 | |
| DESCRIPTIVE TYPE from the relevant subjects | |||
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For AGM (Agriculture): Questions will be set in the following groups:- Group 1 (3 questions from) Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plantation/ Agriculture Engineering/ Agriculture and Cooperation Group 2 (3 questions from) Veterinary Science Group 3 (3 questions from) Dairy Science/Dairy Technology Group 4 (3 questions from) Food Processing/Food Processing Technology/Food Technology/Food Science/Food Science and Technology Note: The candidate will have to choose one of these groups for the written test. Once the candidates choose the group in which to give the test, the same cannot be changed later. For AGM (Business Promotion): Questions will be set in the following groups:- Group 1 (3 questions from) Foreign Trade/ Intemational Business/ International Trade Group 2 (3 questions from) Agriculture Business Management/ Horticulture Business Management Group 3 (3 questions from) Agriculture Marketing/ Horticulture Marketing Group 4 (3 questions from) Agronomy/Agricultural Economics/Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy or Agricultural Economy Note: The candidate will have to choose one of these groups for the written test. Once the candidates choose the group in which to give the test, the same cannot be changed later. For AGM (Finance): 03 questions For AGM (IT): 03 questions |
3 | 50 | |
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.
Table
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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