| Board | Spices Board (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India) |
| State | All India |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology |
| Salary | Stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 19 Oct 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official recruitment notification published by Spices Board (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India) (advertisement no. –) — posted . Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Spices Board, an organisation under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive for Trainee (Development) positions. This notification, number 12/2026, is specifically for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. A total of 21 trainee posts are available across various Spices Board unit offices in four regions: Gangtok, Sakleshpur, Guwahati, and Other Regions. Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology, or Biotechnology are eligible to apply online. The application deadline is As per the official notification. Selected trainees will receive a stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month for a two-year training period, with selection conducted through a walk-in written test. All details regarding eligibility, vacancies, and the application process are provided below, and the official notification holds the final authoritative information.
Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of Trainee (Development) posts. This recruitment is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | As per the official notification |
| Last Date for Online Application | As per the official notification |
| Written Test (Walk-in) - Sakleshpur region units, D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Ziro, R.O. Nizamabad and F.O. Patna | As per the official notification |
| Written Test (Walk-in) - Gangtok region units, F.O. Dimapur, R.O. Guntur, F.O. Jagadalpur and R.O. Mumbai | As per the official notification |
| Written Test (Walk-in) - F.O. Koraput | As per the official notification |
| Test Time | 11:00 AM (Candidates must report at 10:00 AM for document verification) |
Editor's note: The specific dates for the notification release, application deadline, and written tests are not provided in the source material. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for exact dates.
A total of 21 trainee posts are available across 21 Spices Board unit offices in four regions. The number of requirements is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
| Region | Unit Office | No. of Trainees |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | F.O., Sukhia Pakhari D.O., Kalimpong F.O., Geyzing | As per the official notification |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Vanagur Deptt. Nursery, Yeslur Deptt. Nursery, Beligeri F.O., Sirsi F.O., Madikeri Deptt. Nursery, Bettadamane | As per the official notification |
| Guwahati | D.O., Aizawl F.O., Senapati F.O., Dimapur F.O., Ziro F.O., Roing | As per the official notification |
| Other Region | R.O., Guntur R.O., Nizamabad F.O., Jagadalpur F.O., Koraput R.O., Mumbai F.O., Paderu F.O., Patna | As per the official notification |
Editor's note: The source material mentions 21 trainees are required across four regions but does not provide a specific breakdown of vacancies per unit office. The total number of trainees is 21.
The selection is open exclusively to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognised University/Institute. A working knowledge of computers is also required.
Candidates who have not yet received their final degree certificate need not appear for the test. Candidates must obtain the original Degree certificate within two years from the date of issue of the Provisional Degree certificate. Those who have not done so within this period are not eligible to apply.
Candidates who have undergone training in any office of Spices Board earlier need not apply again, whether or not they completed that training.
The maximum age limit is not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the Written Test.
Editor's note: The exact cut-off date for calculating the age limit is not specified in the provided source material.
As per the official notification.
Selected trainees will receive a stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month for a training period of two years.
In case of travel to spice fields, Travel Allowance (TA) will be paid.
Leave eligibility is 01 day per month.
The selection as Trainee (Development) is only for training and is not linked to regular appointment under any circumstances; it cannot be regularised at any stage.
Selection will be through a walk-in written test (which may include computer proficiency) conducted at designated centres. Candidates must report at the venue before the scheduled time for document verification and must bring all original documents and certificates, along with one set of self-attested copies, covering identity, age, and educational qualifications.
Candidates reporting after the specified time or failing to submit the application online will not be permitted to take the test.
No TA/DA will be given to candidates attending the written test.
A rank list is maintained and is valid for one year from the date of publication of results, unless a fresh notification for the same training is issued. It is operated only when a vacancy arises from non-joining of a ranked candidate, or from a trainee leaving by death or resignation within one year of joining.
The selection process involves a walk-in written test. Candidates must report at the venue at 10:00 AM for document verification, and the test will commence at 11:00 AM.
| Unit Office(s) / Test Centre | Address |
|---|---|
| R.O. Guntur, F.O. Paderu | Spices Board, Regional Office, Guntur, Chuttugunta Centre, Old Agriculture Market Committee Road, Murikipeta, Guntur - 522004, Andhra Pradesh |
| R.O. Nizamabad | Spices Board, Regional Office cum Extension Centre, Vinayak Nagar, Near Rukmini Chambers, Nizamabad, Telangana |
| R.O. Mumbai | Spices Board, Regional Office and Quality Evaluation Laboratory, EL-184, Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| F.O. Patna | Spices Board, Field Office Patna, Vidhi Nagar, Near Sonu Market, Gola Road, Baily Road, PO Danapur, Patna, Bihar |
| D.O. Aizawl | Spices Board, Divisional Office, Aizawl, Dr. F. Lalhmingsanga Building, H.No. T-61, 1st Floor, Venghlui, Aizawl, Mizoram |
| F.O. Senapati | Spices Board, Field Office, Senapati, Christian Colony, Senapati District, Manipur |
| F.O. Dimapur | Spices Board, Field Office, Kohima, H/No. 920, Lower Lerie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland |
| F.O. Ziro, F.O. Roing | Spices Board, Divisional Office, Itanagar, Alexander House, VIP Road, Ward No. 09, Itanagar |
| F.O. Koraput | District Skill Development cum Employment Office, Koraput Main Road (Towards Sunabeda), Near the Sadar Police Station, AT/PO Koraput, Odisha |
| F.O. Jagadalpur | KD College of Horticulture and Research, Station Rd, Dharampura No. 03, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh |
| F.O. Vanagur, Dept. Nurseries Yeslur, Beligeri and Bettadamane, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri | Spices Board, Regional Office, Near Rotary School, Lakshmipura Extension, District Hassan, Karnataka |
| F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing | Spices Board, Regional Office, Gangtok, Near State Bank of India, Tadong |
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria should submit their application online at spicesboard.in/recruitment on or before the last date for application.
Candidates must note the date and test centre for their preferred unit office from the schedule provided.
Report at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for certificate verification.
Candidates must bring all original documents and certificates, along with one set of self-attested copies, covering identity, age, and educational qualifications for verification at the time of the written test.
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This recruitment information has been compiled from the official notification released by the Spices Board (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India). All details are as per the notification, and the official document holds the final and authoritative information.