The Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India has released a notification for the selection of Trainee (Development) at various offices of Spices Board. A total of 21 trainee positions are available in different regions. This recruitment is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date and attend the walk-in test as per the schedule.
| Spices Board Jobs 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: All over India | |
| Organization Name | Spices Board |
| Post Name | Trainee (Development) Posts |
| No. of Vacancies | 21 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | https://www.indianspices.com/ |
| Mode | Offline (Walk-in Interview) |
Post Details
Post Name: Trainee (Development)
Total Vacancies: 21 Posts
The trainee vacancies are available in the following offices:
- Gangtok Region – F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong and F.O. Geyzing
- Sakleshpur Region – F.O. Vanagur, Departmental Nursery Yeslur, Departmental Nursery Beligeri, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri and Departmental Nursery Bettadamane
- Guwahati Region – D.O. Aizwal, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Dimapur, F.O. Ziro and F.O. Roing
- Other Regions – R.O. Guntur, R.O. Nizamabad, F.O. Jagadalpur, F.O. Koraput, R.O. Mumbai, F.O. Paderu and F.O. Patna
Each listed office has one trainee requirement, making a total of 21 posts.
Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute in any one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Candidates should also have working knowledge of computers.
Salary Details
- Stipend: Rs. 20,000/- per month
- TA will be paid when the trainee travels to spice fields.
The period of training is two years from the date of joining. Selected trainees are eligible for one day of leave per month.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
The age will be considered as on the date of the Written Test.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through the following stages:
- Written Test / Walk-in Test
- Computer Proficiency Test
- Certificate Verification
Candidates must reach the test venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for certificate verification. Candidates should bring their original certificates and one set of self-attested copies relating to identity, age and educational qualification.
The written test is proposed to be conducted at 11:00 AM. Candidates have to reach the examination centre at 10:00 AM for document verification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the Spices Board recruitment website.
- Visit the official Spices Board recruitment website.
- Read the notification and check the eligibility conditions.
- Submit the online application with the required details.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- Attend the Written Test / Walk-in Test at the prescribed centre on the scheduled date.
- Bring all original certificates and one set of self-attested copies for verification.
The last date for submitting the online application is 19th October 2026. Candidates who do not submit the online application will not be permitted to participate in the test.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 1st October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 19th October 2026
- Sakleshpur Region Walk-in Test: 22nd October 2026
- Guwahati Region Walk-in Test: 22nd October 2026 / 28th October 2026
- Gangtok Region Walk-in Test: 28th October 2026
- Other Region Test Dates: 22nd October 2026, 28th October 2026 and 31st October 2026, depending on the office
Candidates should check the office-wise schedule in the official notification before attending the test.
Important Note
- This recruitment is exclusively for SC and ST candidates.
- The Trainee (Development) position is only for training and is not a regular government appointment.
- The training cannot be regularised into a permanent appointment.
- Candidates who have already undergone training in any Spices Board office earlier should not apply again.
- Candidates who have not received their final degree certificate are not eligible to appear for the test.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the Written Test.
- Candidates must regularly check the Spices Board website for recruitment updates.
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |