APEDA – Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Associate Recruitment September 2025 – 1 Post

1. Read the advertisement carefully, before you apply.

2. Keep your Documents whole, and at the time of submission check each document carefully.

3. Interested eligible candidates should send their duly filled applications (only in the prescribed format) along with self-attested copies of the relevant supporting documents/certificates if required through email to recruitment@apeda.gov.in and mention the name of the post in the subject line on or before 22 September 2025.

4. For any other information, visit the official site.

General Instructions :

1. APEDA may require the Associate to submit a Statement of Good Health from a recognized physician prior to commencement of work in any offices.

2. The engagement as Associate is subject to verification of documents related to educational qualification and experience. If any information / documents submitted by him/her are found false / wrong at any stage, his / her engagement will be terminated immediately and appropriate action will be taken against him / her as per rules.

3. The Associate will be governed by the Official Secrets Act, 1923, as amended from time to time and will not disclose to any unauthorized person(s) any information/data that come to their notice during the period of their engagement as Associate in the Department. All such information / records / papers / software / emails etc. will be property of APEDA.

4. The Associate shall not advertise or otherwise make public for the purpose of commercial advantage that it has contractual relationship with APEDA. He / she shall not, in any manner whatsoever, use the name, emblem or official seal of APEDA or any abbreviation of the name of APEDA, in connection with business or otherwise without the prior written permission of the competent authority of APEDA.

5. The Associate shall be expected to conduct himself / herself in accordance with the rules and regulations of APEDA. He / she will be expected to demonstrate high moral character, integrity, secrecy of office and dedication to work while discharging his / her duties. In case his / her services are not found satisfactory or found to be in conflict with the interest of the APEDA, his/her services will be terminated forthwith, without any notice period or compensation.

6. In general, the Associate shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external to APEDA in connection with the performance of his/her obligations under the Contract. The Associate shall not take any action in respect of its performance of the Contract or otherwise related to its obligations under the contract that may adversely affect the interests of APEDA, and the Associate shall perform its obligations under the contract with the fullest regard to the interest of APEDA. The Associate warrants that he/she has not and shall not offer any direct or indirect benefit arising from or related to the performance of the Contract or the award thereof to any representative, official, employee or other agent of APEDA. He/she shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations bearing upon the performance of his/her obligations under the contract. In the performance of the Contract, the Associate shall comply with the normal standards of conduct. Failure to comply with the same is ground for termination of the Associate for cause.

7. Prohibition of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: In the performance of the Contract, the Associate shall comply with the "Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013". The Associate acknowledges and agrees that any breach of any of the provisions hereof shall constitute a breach of an essential term of the contract, and, in addition to any other legal rights or remedies available to any person, shall give rise to grounds for termination of the contract. In addition, nothing herein shall limit the right of APEDA to refer any alleged breach of the foregoing standards of conduct to the relevant national authorities for appropriate legal action.

8. In the unfortunate event of the death, injury or illness while serving APEDA, the Associate or the next of kin shall not be entitled to any compensation or Appointment.

9. The Associate will be required to submit a police verification report from their concerned police station and also submit a medical-cum-fitness certificate issued by any authorized Medical Practitioner prior to engagement.

10. The period of engagement would commence from the date of joining at APEDA.