The FCI Manager Phase 1 exam was conducted by FCI (Food Corporation of India) on December 10 and 17, 2022. Students preparing for the FCI Manager Exam can analyse the level of difficulty of the questions asked and the number of good attempts in the given exam analysis. For details about the FCI Exams, visit the linked article.

Three steps make up the FCI Manager selection process: an online test, an interview, and a physical examination. Knowing the exam’s difficulty level and the number of questions from each section that were asked during the FCI Manager Exam is crucial information. It is important for applicants to be aware of these aspects so they may prepare for the exam by knowing which subjects are more significant. 

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FCI Manager Exam 2022: Exam Overview

On its official website, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) published the official notification for the Manager positions (General, Depot, Movement, Account, Civil Engineer, etc.) for the year 2022 in many zones. The candidates were able to apply from 27th August 2022 to 26th September 2022. For the FCI Manager Recruitment 2022, a total of 113 positions have been made available. Candidates who are interested in working with the Food Corporation of India must check their FCI Exam Eligibility before applying for this position in the linked article. 

The online exam was held for FCI Manager Phase I between December 10 and December 17, 2022. Candidates who are qualified in Phase I are eligible to attend Phase II. Phase 2 will be conducted on 29th January 2023. Earlier, the Phase I Exam Results were released. Candidates can check the FCI Manager Results in the linked article.

The highlights of the FCI Manager Recruitment are given here.

FCI Manager Exam 2022: Overview 
Name of Organisation Food Corporation of India
Conducting Body Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Name of Posts FCI Manager
FCI Manager 2022 Mode of Exam Online
FCI Manager 2022 Vacancies 113
FCI Manager 2022 Notification Release Date 24th August 2022
FCI Manager 2022 Application Process Begins 27th August 2022
FCI Manager 2022 Last Date to Apply 26th September 2022
FCI Manager 2022 Admit Card Release Date 1st December 2022
FCI Manager 2022 Exam Date 10th & 17th December 2022 (Phase I)

29th January 2023 (Phase II)

FCI Manager 2022 Result Date 12th January 2023 (Phase I)
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FCI Manager 2022 Exam Analysis

Every day, there will be two shifts for FCI Phase 1. The first phase of the selection process for the FCI Manager Recruitment 2022 comprises four parts with a 15-minute sectional timer each. This phase is known as FCI Manager Phase 1. This post will include a thorough and accurate analysis of the 2022 FCI Manager Exam, along with information on how well candidates performed, the level of difficulty, and the types of questions that were asked for each section separately.
But before discussing the exam analysis, candidates must go through the FCI Manager Exam Pattern given below:

FCI Manager Phase 1 Exam Pattern
Subjects Total No. of Questions Total No. of Marks Time Duration (minutes) Language
Numerical Ability 25 25 15 Bilingual
Reasoning Ability 25 25 15 Bilingual
General Studies

(Current Affairs: 5 Questions)

25 25 15 Bilingual
English 25 25 15 English
Total 100 100 60  
FCI Manager Exam Pattern for Phase II (All Papers)
Paper Type Duration No. of Questions & Marks
Paper – I 90 minutes 120 Multiple Choice

Questions each carrying 1 mark (maximum 120 marks)

Post specific Paper-II (in phase II) 60 minutes 60 Multiple Choice

Questions each carrying 2

Marks (maximum 120 marks).

Paper-III (Only for the Post of Manager (Hindi) Post Code-H) 90 minutes 120 Multiple Choice

Questions each carrying 1

Mark (maximum 120 marks)

Paper-IV (Only for the Post of Manager (Hindi) (Post Code-H ) (i) 1 Passage for translation

from Hindi to English

(ii) 1 Passage for translation from English to Hindi

(iii) 1 essay in Hindi

(iv) 1 Precis Writing in English

Each question carries 30

Marks and total Marks will be 120.

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FCI Manager 2022 Exam Analysis: 10th December 2022

The overall analysis of the FCI Exam conducted on 10th December 2022 is given below:

  • The exam was overall easy to moderate in difficulty level.
  • Candidates who attempted 60-70 questions with high accuracy can expect a call for the Phase II of the exam.
FCI Manager Exam Analysis: Phase 1 (Difficulty Level)
Section No. of Questions Difficulty Level
General Studies 25 Easy
Numerical Aptitude 25 Moderate
Reasoning Ability 25 Easy to Moderate
English Language 25 Easy
Total 100 Easy to Moderate
FCI Manager Exam Analysis: Phase 1 (Good Attempt)
Section No. of Questions Good Attempts
General Studies 25 19-21
Numerical Aptitude 25 12-14
Reasoning Ability 25 16-18
English Language 25 20-22
Total 100 67-75

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FCI Manager 2022: Subject-Wise Exam Analysis 

The overall analysis of the FCI Manager Phase I is given in the above section. Now we will go through the detailed exam analysis for each of the four sections from which questions were asked in the FCI Manager Phase I Exam. 

General Studies Exam Analysis

The General Studies section consists of a total of 25 questions and has a 15-minute sectional time limit. This section’s overall difficulty was Easy to Moderate. The sectional questions are given below:

FCI Manager 2022: General Studies Analysis
FCI Manager Topics Number of Questions Asked
Banking 02
Geography 01
Current Affairs 5-6
History 01

A few of the General Studies section’s questions from the FCI Manager 2nd shift exam from today are given here.

FCI Manager 2022- Important questions in Both Shifts
  • PM Suraksha Bima Yojana Premium
  • India’s longest River
  • 3rd Runner up Country in FIFA
  • India water summit held at
  • How many sectors added to Make in India
  • Artificial Magnet
  • Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel – Post Independence Unity
  • Bauxite
  • Father of Economy
  • World Environment Day
  • Indrosagar Dam
  • High Altitude Road
  • Megasthense came in whose period
  • Alloy – Bronze
  • Digboi Oil Refinery established in
  • Kanha Tiger Reserve – MP
  • In Indus Valley Civilization export and import are done through
  • Planet(shortest day)
  • Light Year is used to measure
  • National reptile of India
  • Which dynasty changed Delhi policy
  • Which state(s) does the Kalinga River flow through?
  • PAN
  • Least Literacy Rate
  • SI Unit Related
  • Threshing
  • Henley Passport Index – Topped
  • SAARC foundation year
  • NPS falls under which department
  • Delhi to devgiri capital shifted
  • Who represents the Economic Survey in Parliament
  • Science & Tech Minister
  • 4 digits of IFSC Code
  • IN CNG – C stands for
  • SAARC established in which year
  • World Passport Index
  • Emperor capital changed to Devanagiri
  • Big boy oil refinery established in
  • Make in India 2.0 -> target number
  • Azwal is the capital of which State
  • Minting of Coin
  • Which state(s) does the Kalinga River flow through?
  • Kanha National Park located in which state
  • Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Karikram
  • CNG -> C Stand for?

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Numerical Aptitude Exam Analysis

The topics covered in the questions include algebra, quadratic equations, wrong number series, etc. See the in-depth analysis below.

FCI Manager 2022: Exam Analysis Phase I
Topics No. of Questions
Arithmetic 10
Line Graph Data Interpretation 05
Quadratic Equation 05
Wrong Number Series 05
Total 25

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Reasoning Ability Exam Analysis

Read the in-depth reasoning exam analysis given in the table given below.

FCI Manager 2022: Exam Analysis Phase I
Topics No. of Questions
Box Based Puzzle 5
Circular Seating Arrangement 5
Inequality 5
Linear Seating Arrangement (Variable- Colour) 5
Puzzle 5
Total 25

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English Language Exam Analysis

The FCI Manager phase I Exam held on December 10th 2022 had 25 questions in the English Language part which was of an Easy level.

FCI Manager 2022: Exam Analysis Phase I
Topics No. of Questions
Error Detection 4
Fillers 4
Miscellaneous 3
Phrase Replacement 4
Reading Comprehension 10
Total 25

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FCI Manager Exam Analysis Previous Year

FCI Manager 2021 Exam Analysis: Two separate shifts of the FCI Manager 2021 test were held on January 18, 2021. Candidates can view the complete analysis for the FCI Manager test here to learn more about the types of questions that were asked, the exam’s level of difficulty, good attempts, and highlights.

FCI Manager 2021: Exam Analysis 
Section Good Attempts
Management & Ethics 37
Agriculture Economy & Computer awareness 38
Reasoning & Numerical Ability 45
General Awareness 39

Subject-wise analysis for FCI 2021 is given below:

FCI Manager 2021: Exam Analysis (Numerical Ability)
Name of the topic Number of questions Difficulty Level
Approximation 05 Easy
Data Interpretation (Pie Chart & Casellete) 5+2 Easy to Moderate
Miscellaneous Questions (Time & Distance) 02 Easy
Number Series (Missing Number) 05 Easy
FCI Manager 2021: Exam Analysis (General Knowledge)
General Awareness Total Questions Difficulty Level
Banking & Finance 10 Questions Moderate
Current Affairs 30 Questions Easy to Moderate
Static GK 5 Questions Easy
FCI Manager 2021: Exam Analysis (Reasoning)
Name of the topic Number of questions Difficulty Level
Alphabet Series 02 Easy
Blood Relation 03 Easy to Moderate
Order & Ranking 04 Easy to Moderate
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement 13 Moderate
Syllogism 03 Moderate

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FCI Manager 2019 Exam Analysis: The Food Corporation of India conducted the FCI Manager Phase 1 test on November 28, 2019.

FCI Manager 2019: Exam Analysis Good Attempts
Sections Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Shift 4
English Language 22-24   23-25  21-24  23-25 
Quantitative Aptitude 24-26  23-25  22-24  24-26 
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude 27-30 26-29  27-30  25-28 
Total 76+ 77+ 75+ 78+

FCI Manager Subject Wise Analysis 2019:

FCI Manager Analysis 2019: Quantitative Aptitude
Topic Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Shift 4
Data Interpretation 5 Qs 5 Qs 5 Qs 5 Qs
Miscellaneous 4 Qs 5 Qs 5 Qs 4 Qs
Missing Number Series 5 Qs 5 Qs 5 Qs 5 Qs
Mixture & Allegation 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs
Percentage 2 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs
Permutation & Combination 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs 2 Qs
Profit & Loss 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs
Ratio & Proportion 1 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs 2 Qs
SI & CI 2 Qs 1 Qs 1 Qs 2 Qs
Simplification 10 Qs 10 Qs 10 Qs 10 Qs
Time & Work 2 Qs 2 Qs 2 Qs 2 Qs
Time, Speed, and Distance 1 Qs 2 Qs 2 Qs –
FCI Manager Analysis 2019: Reasoning Ability 
Topic Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Shift 4
3 Puzzles (Linear, Circular, Day Wise) 15 Qs  5 Qs  15 Qs  10 Qs 
Coding-Decoding 5 Qs  5 Qs  3-4 Qs  3 Qs 
Direction & Distance 3 Qs  3 Qs  2 Qs  –
Miscellaneous 2 Qs  5 Qs  3 Qs  7-8 Qs 
Number/Alphanumeric series 5 Qs  5 Qs  5 Qs  5 Qs 
Sitting Arrangement – 10 Qs  – 7-8 Qs 
Statement & Conclusion – 2 Qs  – –
Syllogism Reasoning 5 Qs  2 Qs  3-4 Qs  3-4 Qs 
FCI Manager Analysis 2019: English Language
Topic Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Shift 4
Antonym & Synonym 2 Qs  2-3 Qs  – –
Cloze Test (Story) 5 Qs  – 5 Qs  5 Qs 
Fill in the blanks – 5 Qs  2-3 Qs  5 Qs 
Idiom & Phrases 2 Qs  – – –
Reading Comprehension (Story) 8 Qs  7-8 Qs  7-8 Qs  10 Qs 
Sentence Rearrangement 3 Qs  5 Qs  5 Qs  5 Qs 
Spotting Error 10 Qs  10 Qs  5 Qs  5 Qs 

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Frequently Asked Questions about FCI Manager Exam

Q1

Q1. What was the FCI Manager exam’s level of difficulty in 2022?

Ans. The FCI Manager test has had an Easy-Moderate level of difficulty.
Q2

Q2. For the FCI Manager 2022 exam, would the question paper be offered in both English and Hindi?

Ans. The FCI Manager exam had a bilingual (English and Hindi) question paper in 2022.
Q3

Q3. What is the FCI Manager 2022 exam format?

Ans: The General Knowledge, English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning sections make up the four sections of the FCI Manager exam 2022. Each section has a specific amount of questions and a 15-minute sectional time limit.