FCI Company Secretary CS Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Food Corporation of India (FCI) is hiring 1 Company Secretary (CS) cum Compliance Officer at its Headquarters in New Delhi on a contractual basis. You need to be a Graduate and a member of ICSI with at least 15 years of experience (including 10 years post-qualification as a CS) to apply. The fixed monthly salary is Rs. 1,50,000. Send your application by Speed/Registered post before 20 May 2026.

Food Corporation of India (FCI) Company Secretary CS Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Food Corporation of India (FCI), one of India's largest Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has released a notification for 1 Company Secretary (CS) cum Compliance Officer at its Headquarters in New Delhi. This is a full-time contractual post for 2 years, extendable by 1 year at FCI's discretion. The role requires handling SEBI Listing Obligations, regulatory compliance, and governance responsibilities — making it ideal for senior CS professionals with Govt/PSU experience. There is no written exam; selection is through document shortlisting followed by an interview.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• You must be a Graduate from a recognised University.
• You must be an Associate or Fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with a valid membership number.

Desirable Qualification

• LL.B., CA, CMA, or M.Com from a recognised University is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of total experience in a Govt., PSU, Commercial Bank, Financial Institution, or reputed corporate entity.
• Of these, at least 10 years must be post-qualification experience working as a Company Secretary.
• Experience in handling SEBI LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) and other SEBI regulations is required.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in Govt. or PSU organisations.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 62 years as on the closing date of application.
• Once appointed, you can serve in this contractual role till you attain the age of 65 years.
• No minimum age is specified.

Salary

• Fixed monthly pay of Rs. 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand per month).
• This is a flat contractual remuneration — there is no DA revision, annual increment, or other allowances that regular FCI employees get.
• You will get TA/DA at par with the equivalent-level FCI officer for official outstation tours.
• Leave entitlement: 12 days per year (no accumulation or encashment).
• No Provident Fund, Pension, or Gratuity benefits are applicable.

Application Fee

• No application fee — this recruitment is free for all categories.

Selection Process

There is no written exam. The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Document-based Shortlisting: Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions will be shortlisted based on their submitted application and documents.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by a Committee constituted for this purpose. The Committee's decision will be final. Only the selected candidate will be intimated — results will also be uploaded on the FCI website.

How to Apply

1. Download and type out the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-I from the official notification).
2. Fill in all the required details including your ICSI membership number, educational qualifications, and experience details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of: educational & professional qualification certificates, experience certificate from employer, date of birth proof (10th pass certificate), and retirement/resignation order/NOC if applicable.
4. Send the completed application through Speed Post or Registered Post (or deliver by hand) to:
   Deputy General Manager (Establishment-1), 4th Floor, Food Corporation of India, Headquarters, 16-20, Barakhamba Lane, New Delhi-110001.
5. Your application must reach FCI HQ within 45 days from the date of publication in the Employment Newspaper. The deadline is 20 May 2026.
6. Bring original documents for verification at the time of interview.

Important Dates

• Notification / Advertisement Date: 6 April 2026 (Employment Newspaper publication)
• Application Start Date: 6 April 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 20 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Ensure full and timely compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations applicable to FCI as a listed debt entity
• Monitor and submit periodic, event-based, and continuous disclosures to recognised stock exchanges, debenture trustees, and credit rating agencies
• Act as nodal officer for coordination with SEBI, stock exchanges, debenture trustees, and other market intermediaries
• Assist the Board of Directors and its Committees in discharging statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with the Food Corporations Act, 1964, DPE Guidelines on Corporate Governance, and other applicable Government of India instructions
• Manage regulatory correspondence, respond to audits, inspections, and show-cause notices from SEBI and other regulators
• Maintain systematic records of all filings, disclosures, approvals, and correspondence with regulators and stakeholders
• Organise periodic training and awareness programmes for Board members, senior management, and officials on SEBI regulations and governance norms