The Food Corporation of India (FCI) conducts exams for various posts like the General Manager, Assistant General Manager etc. In order to prepare for these exams, candidates should refer to relevant books and study materials that cover the syllabus of the exam comprehensively. A list of important books and other resources that candidates can refer to while preparing for the posts of Medical officer, Assistant General Manager and General Manager posts is given below.
Aspirants can visit the official website of the Food Corporation of India to get more information pertaining to the upcoming exams. Recent updates related to the FCI exam pattern for various posts will be made available here.
Candidates who are preparing for the upcoming FCI Manager exam can visit the following links to know more about the syllabus, how to apply online etc.
| FCI Manager Syllabus | FCI Manager |
| FCI Manager Apply Online | FCI Manager Result |
Books for the Post of FCI General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Medical Officer
Candidates who are preparing for the FCI exam should try to understand the FCI exam pattern and type of questions asked in the exam. Based on their analysis, they should strategise and prepare for the exam. An overview of the FCI exam pattern for the posts of General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Medical officer posts is given below.
FCI Assistant General Manager and Medical Officer
- The selection process includes an online exam and interview.
- The online exam (except for the Assistant Manager in General Administration post) comprises questions related to:
- Reasoning, Numerical Ability and Data Analysis
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
- Management and Ethics
- Relevant Discipline
- Online exam for the post of Assistant Manager (General Administration) includes a section on Agriculture, Agriculture Economy and Computer awareness.
FCI General Manager
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- It comprises an online test, interview and training.
- Online test is conducted in two phases i.e. Phase 1 and Phase 2.
- Phase 1:
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- It is common for all irrespective of the post.
- It comprises questions on English Language, Reasoning Ability and Numerical Aptitude.
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- Phase 2:
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- It consists of Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4. Paper 3 and 4 is only for those candidates who apply for the Manager (Hindi) post.
- Paper 1 comprises questions related to General Aptitude, which includes Reasoning, Data Analysis, Computer Awareness, General Awareness, Management and Current Affairs.
- Paper 2 tests candidates’ knowledge in their respective disciplines.
- Paper 3 consists of MCQs on General Hindi, General English, General Awareness, General Intelligence, Computer Awareness, Management and Current Affairs.
- Paper 4 is of descriptive type and contains questions related to translation, essay and Precis writing.
Candidates who are preparing for the FCI exam for the posts of Manager, Assistant Manager and Medical officer can refer to the books given below to prepare for General Aptitude. In order to prepare for subjects specifically related to their discipline, candidates should refer to the textbooks used during graduation or/and post graduation (based on the post).
A list of books for General Aptitude paper is given below:
Books and Important Resources for FCI English Language
A list of books that are useful to prepare for the FCI English Language section is given in the table below. Candidates can also go through the link on General English for Competitive exams to further improve their understanding of the English language.
| Books for FCI English Language | ||
| S.No. | Name of Books | Name of Author(s)/Publications |
| 1. | Advanced English Grammar | Martin Hewings |
| 2. | High School English Grammar and Composition | H. Martin and P. C. Wren |
| 3. | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| 4. | Oxford English Grammar Course: Advanced | Michael Swan and Catherine Walter |
| 5. | Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate | Michael Swan and Catherine Walter |
Books and Important Resources for FCI Logical Reasoning
Candidates can go through the following books and other resources to prepare for the FCI Reasoning section. Candidates can also refer to the link on 3 Sutras To Prepare for Reasoning Ability.
| Books for FCI Logical Reasoning | ||
| S.No. | Name of Books | Name of Author(s)/Publications |
| 1. | A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning | R. S. Agarwal, S.Chand Publications |
| 2. | A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal, and Non-Verbal and Analytical | B. S Sijwali & Indu Sijwali, Arihant Publications |
| 4. | How to Crack Test of Reasoning: In All Competitive Examinations | Jaikishan and Premkishan, Arihant Publication |
| Important Resources for the FCI Reasoning Section | |
| S.No. | Topics |
| 1 | Order & Ranking |
| 2 | Reasoning Analogies |
| 3 | Statement and Conclusions |
| 4 | Tips to solve Number Series |
| 5 | Seating Arrangements |
| 6 | Logical Reasoning |
| 7 | Questions on Number Series |
| 8 | Data Sufficiency |
Books and Important Resources for FCI Computer Awareness
List of important books related to Computer Awareness is given below. Candidates can also go through the links on Computer Fundamentals and Computer Abbreviations.
| Books for FCI Computer Awareness | ||
| S.No. | Name of Books | Name of Author(s)/Publications |
| 1. | Computer Awareness | Arihant Publications |
| 2. | Computer | Lucent’s Publications |
Books and Important Resources for FCI Quantitative Aptitude
A list of important books that candidates can use to prepare for the FCI Quantitative Aptitude section is given in the table below. Candidates can also refer to the page on Prepare Quantitative Aptitude for bank exams.
| Books for FCI Quantitative Aptitude | ||
| S.No. | Name of Books | Name of Author(s)/Publications |
| 1. | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal, S.Chand |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT | Sarvesh K. Verma, Arihant Publications |
| 4. | How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma |
| Important Resources for FCI Quantitative Aptitude | |
| S.No. | Topics |
| 1 | Maths Tricks for Competitive Exams |
| 2 | Quadratic Equation |
| 3 | Problems on the Train |
| 4 | Alligations and mixtures |
| 5 | Problems on Age |
| 6 | Problem on Time and Work |
Books and Important Resources for FCI General Awareness and Current Affairs
General Awareness and Current Affairs is a scoring section. Aspiring candidates who aim to crack the FCI exam should prepare thoroughly for the general awareness and current affairs section.
| Books and Other Resources for FCI General Awareness and Current Affairs | ||
| S.No. | Name of Books and Other Resources | Name of Authors/Publications |
| 1. | Economic Survey | Publication Division |
| 2. | News on Economy and Business | Economic Times OR The Hindu Business Line OR The Mint |
| 4. | General News | The Hindu OR The Indian Express Newspaper |
| Manorama Yearbook | Mammen Mathew | |
| 5. | Lucent’s General Knowledge | Lucent’s Publication |
| 6. | Arihant General Knowledge | Arihant Publication |
| Important Resources for FCI General Knowledge and Current Affairs | |
| S.No. | Name of Topics/Links/Resources |
| 1 | Daily Current Affairs |
| 2 | AIR Spotlight |
| 3 | Daily News Analysis |
| 4 | Static GK |
| 5 | Government schemes |
| 6 | Daily Video Analysis of The Hindu |
| 7 | Gist of Yojana |
| 8 | Banking Awareness |
| 9 | Gist of Kurukshetra |
| 10 | Sansad TV for UPSC |
Candidates preparing for other government exams can refer to the links given below.
| Government Exams Related Links | |
| RBI Grade B | RRB Notification |
| SSC CGL Registration | SBI PO Admit Card |
| LIC AAO Salary | IBPS |
| Bank Clerk Salary | IBPS PO Result |
| Largest Dam In India | SBI SO |
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