• Visit the Official Website of FCI.


• Click on FCI recruitment 2019


• Register yourself with all the required details.


• Once all the details have been uploaded, proceed to pay the registration fee.


• Click on submit, download and keep a print out of it.

Click Here - For FCI Recruitment 2019 - Official Notification
Click Here – To Apply Online

Important Points to be Noted Before Registration
Before applying online, candidates should-
(i) scan their :

- photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) - signature (with black ink) - left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink) - a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below) ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in as given in the Advertisement.

(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
(iv) The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
(v) The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)
(vi) Keep the necessary details/ documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.
(vii) Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. Intimation to download call letters for the Examination etc. may be sent through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/ she should create his/ her new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

1. Candidates to go to the FCI website (www.fci.gov.in) and click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
2. To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
3. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/ she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
4. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
5. The Name of the candidate or his/ her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/ Identity proof. Any change/ alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
6. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".
8. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
10. Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
11. Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
12. Click on 'Submit' button.

Online Mode:
1. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
2. The Candidates applying for the post (ANY ONE WITHIN THE ZONE) are required to submit APPLICATION FEE of Rs. 500/- (Excluding bank charges but including GST). The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ MasterCard/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/ UPI.
3. SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Serving Defence Personnel/ Ex-Serviceman (Ex-Serviceman who have already secured employment in civil side under Central Government in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to Ex-Servicemen for their reemployment are NOT eligible for fee concession or for claiming benefits of reservation under EXS category. However, they are eligible for age relaxation only.) and Women candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.
4. After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
5. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
6. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.
7. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form containing fee details . Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
8. For Credit Card Users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
9. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is completed.
10. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

Guidelines for Scanning and Uploading of Documents:
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below:-
(i) Photograph Image:-

• Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.


• Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light coloured, preferably white background.


• Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.


• If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.


• If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”.


• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.


• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable, religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.


• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)


• Size of the file should be between 20kb – 50kb.


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no of colours etc during the process of scanning.


• If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will be rejected/ denied. Candidate him/ herself will be responsible for the same.


• Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam.


• Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face should be clearly visible.

(ii) Signature Imaging:-

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink Pen.


• The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.


• The signature will be used to put on the Call letter and wherever necessary.


• If the applicant’s signature on the answer script at the time of the examination does not match the signature on the Call letter, the applicant will be disqualified.


• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)


• Size of the file should be between 10kb – 20kb.


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb.


• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

(iii)Left thumb impression:-

• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.


• The hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
  
  • File type: jpg / jpeg
  • Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
  • File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

(iv) Hand-written declaration:-

• Hand written declaration content is to be as given at Point-iv under the heading ‘IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION’.


• Hand written declaration should not be written in CAPITAL LETTERS.


• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black or blue ink.


• The hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.


• Hand written Declaration
  
  • File type: jpg / jpeg
  • Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
  • File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB

(v) Scanning the documents:-

• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)


• Set Colour to True Colour.


• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the left thumb impression/ hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).


• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg.


• Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.


• Candidates using MS Windows/ MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg/ .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.
  
  - If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed. - While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his/ her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration.

(vi) Procedure for uploading the documents:-

• While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate links for uploading left thumb impression and hand written declaration.


• Click on the respective link “Upload left thumb impression/ hand written declaration”.


• Browse and Select the location where the Scanned left thumb impression/ hand written declaration file has been saved.


• Select the file by clicking on it.


• Click the ‘Open/ Upload’ button Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.


• If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.


• Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear/ smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity/ quality.

FCI Recruitment Online Application process is a detailed process and solicits great attention. Application once submitted cannot be retrieved and hence candidates should exercise extreme caution while submitting the online application. Several times candidates have queries regarding different elements of the application process. Below provide is a guide with different frequently asked questions that will help the candidates with certain queries.
CLICK HERE FOR – FAQ's for Online Registration Process