SPICES BOARD RECRUITMENT 2026
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026
21 Trainee (Development) Posts – Apply Online
Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released Notification No. 12/2026 for selection of Trainee (Development) at various offices.
21
Total Posts
₹20,000
Monthly Stipend
2 Years
Training Period
19 Oct 2026
Last Date
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released the official notification for selection of Trainee (Development) at various offices of the Board.
A total of 21 Trainee (Development) opportunities are available across different offices and regions. The recruitment is exclusively for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
Candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology, along with working knowledge of computers, can apply online.
Application Deadline:
19 October 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India |
| Notification No. | 12/2026 |
| Notification Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Post | Trainee (Development) |
| Total Posts | 21 |
| Category | SC / ST Candidates Only |
| Stipend | ₹20,000 per month |
| Training Period | 2 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Selection | Walk-in Written Test / Computer Proficiency & Certificate Verification |
Spices Board Trainee Vacancy 2026 – Office-wise Details
A total of 21 Trainee (Development) requirements are notified. The requirement is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
| S.No. | Region | Unit Office | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gangtok | F.O., Sukhia Pakhari | 1 |
| 2 | Gangtok | D.O., Kalimpong | 1 |
| 3 | Gangtok | F.O., Geyzing | 1 |
| 4 | Sakleshpur | F.O., Vanagur | 1 |
| 5 | Sakleshpur | Deptt. Nursery, Yeslur | 1 |
| 6 | Sakleshpur | Deptt. Nursery, Beligeri | 1 |
| 7 | Sakleshpur | F.O., Sirsi | 1 |
| 8 | Sakleshpur | F.O., Madikeri | 1 |
| 9 | Sakleshpur | Deptt. Nursery, Bettadamane | 1 |
| 10 | Guwahati | D.O., Aizawl | 1 |
| 11 | Guwahati | F.O., Senapati | 1 |
| 12 | Guwahati | F.O., Dimapur | 1 |
| 13 | Guwahati | F.O., Ziro | 1 |
| 14 | Guwahati | F.O., Roing | 1 |
| 15 | Other Region | R.O., Guntur | 1 |
| 16 | Other Region | R.O., Nizamabad | 1 |
| 17 | Other Region | F.O., Jagdalpur | 1 |
| 18 | Other Region | F.O., Koraput | 1 |
| 19 | Other Region | R.O., Mumbai | 1 |
| 20 | Other Region | F.O., Paderu | 1 |
| 21 | Other Region | F.O., Patna | 1 |
| Total | 21 | ||
Important: The vacancies are provisional and may vary
at the time of selection as per the official notification.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Who can apply?
This recruitment is exclusively for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
This recruitment is exclusively for eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University/Institute in any one of the following disciplines:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Candidates must also have working knowledge of computers.
Final Degree Certificate
- Candidates must satisfy the degree requirements prescribed in the notification.
- Candidates who have not received the required final degree certificate should carefully check the notification before appearing for the test.
- The original degree certificate must be obtained within the prescribed period from the date of issue of the provisional degree certificate.
Previous Spices Board Training
Candidates who have previously undergone training in any office of the
Spices Board should not apply again, irrespective of
whether the earlier training was completed or not.
Spices Board Trainee Salary / Stipend 2026
₹20,000
Monthly Stipend
2 Years
Training Period
1 Day
Leave Per Month
TA
For Spice Field Travel
- Stipend: ₹20,000 per month.
- Training Period: Two years from the date of joining.
- Leave: One day per month as prescribed.
- Travel: TA will be paid in case of travel to spice fields as applicable.
Important: The Trainee (Development) engagement is
purely for training. It is not a regular appointment
and cannot be regularised at any stage.
Spices Board Trainee Age Limit 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All eligible candidates | Maximum 35 years |
| Age reckoning | As on the date of the Written Test |
Candidates should verify their age eligibility carefully before submitting
the online application.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 19 October 2026 |
| Written Test – First Schedule | 22 October 2026 |
| Written Test – Second Schedule | 28 October 2026 |
| Written Test – Third Schedule | 31 October 2026 |
| Reporting for Document Verification | 10:00 AM |
| Test Time | 11:00 AM |
Candidates must check the date and venue applicable to their selected
unit office in the official notification before travelling to the test centre.
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Spices Board Trainee Written Test Schedule 2026
| Test Date | Applicable Unit Offices |
|---|---|
| 22 October 2026 | F.O. Vanagur, Departmental Nurseries Yeslur, Beligeri and Bettadamane, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri, D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Ziro, R.O. Nizamabad and F.O. Patna |
| 28 October 2026 | F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing, F.O. Dimapur, R.O. Guntur, F.O. Jagdalpur and R.O. Mumbai |
| 31 October 2026 | F.O. Koraput |
Reporting: Candidates should reach the designated
centre by 10:00 AM for certificate verification.
The written test is scheduled at 11:00 AM.
Spices Board Trainee Written Test Centres
| Unit Office(s) | Test Centre |
|---|---|
| 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 – 503001 |
| R.O. Mumbai | Spices Board, Regional Office and Quality Evaluation Laboratory, EL-184, Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400710 |
| F.O. Patna | Spices Board, Field Office Patna, Vidhi Nagar, Near Sonu Market, Gola Road, Baily Road, PO Danapur, Patna, Bihar – 801503 |
| D.O. Aizawl | Spices Board, Divisional Office, Aizawl, Dr. F. Lalhmingsanga Building, H.No. T-61, 1st Floor, Venghlui, Aizawl, Mizoram – 796001 |
| F.O. Senapati | Spices Board, Field Office, Senapati, Christian Colony, Senapati District, Manipur – 765106 |
| F.O. Dimapur | Spices Board, Field Office, Kohima, H/No. 920, Lower Lerie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland – 797001 |
| F.O. Ziro, F.O. Roing | Spices Board, Divisional Office, Itanagar, Alexander House, VIP Road, Ward No. 09, Itanagar – 791111 |
| F.O. Koraput | District Skill Development cum Employment Office, Koraput Main Road towards Sunabeda, Near Sadar Police Station, AT/PO Koraput, Odisha – 764020 |
| F.O. Jagdalpur | KD College of Horticulture and Research, Station Road, Dharampura No. 03, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh – 494001 |
| F.O. Vanagur, Dept. Nurseries Yeslur, Beligeri & Bettadamane, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri | Spices Board, Regional Office, Near Rotary School, Lakshmipura Extension, District Hassan, Karnataka – 573134 |
| F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing | Spices Board, Regional Office, Gangtok, Near State Bank of India, Tadong – 737102 |
Before travelling: Always match your selected unit
office with the test centre and date in the official Notification
No. 12/2026.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be carried out through the prescribed walk-in written test / computer proficiency assessment followed by certificate verification.
1
Online Application
Eligible candidates must submit the online application before 19 October 2026.
Eligible candidates must submit the online application before 19 October 2026.
2
Certificate Verification
Candidates must report to the designated centre with original certificates and one set of self-attested copies.
Candidates must report to the designated centre with original certificates and one set of self-attested copies.
3
Written Test / Computer Proficiency
Eligible candidates attend the test at the centre and date prescribed for their unit office.
Eligible candidates attend the test at the centre and date prescribed for their unit office.
4
Rank List
A rank list is maintained as prescribed in the notification.
A rank list is maintained as prescribed in the notification.
Important: Candidates who report late or have not
submitted the required online application will not be permitted
to attend the test.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test.
- Bring all original certificates/documents and one set of self-attested copies.
- The rank list is valid for the period specified in the notification.
- The rank list may be operated against vacancies arising from non-joining or other circumstances specified by the Board.
Documents Required for Spices Board Trainee Test
- Proof of identity
- Date of birth / age proof
- SC/ST caste certificate
- Bachelor's Degree certificate
- All relevant mark sheets
- Provisional Degree Certificate, wherever applicable
- Computer-related qualification/records, wherever applicable
- Other documents prescribed in the official notification
Carry both: Original certificates + one set of
self-attested photocopies.
How to Apply for Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026?
1
Visit the official Spices Board recruitment portal.
2
Read Notification No. 12/2026 carefully and verify your eligibility.
3
Complete the online application with accurate personal and educational details.
4
Submit the application on or before
19 October 2026.
5
Note the test date and centre applicable to your selected unit office.
6
Report at the designated centre by 10:00 AM
with all required original documents and copies.
7
Attend the written test / computer proficiency process at
11:00 AM.
Important Instructions
- Only eligible SC/ST candidates should apply.
- Submit the online application before the deadline.
- Late reporting at the test centre will not be accepted.
- Candidates must carry original documents for verification.
- No TA/DA is payable for attending the written test.
- Keep the registered e-mail ID and mobile number active for recruitment communications.
- Previous Spices Board trainees should not apply again.
- The Trainee (Development) engagement is purely for training and does not provide a claim for regular employment.
- Do not rely on unofficial recruitment information when making travel or application decisions.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Official Source: The Spices Board's Opportunities page
lists the Trainee (Development) selection notification dated
01 October 2026.
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Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
How many Trainee posts are available?
A total of 21 Trainee (Development) opportunities
are available.
Who can apply for Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is exclusively for eligible
SC and ST candidates possessing the prescribed
Bachelor's Degree qualification.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture,
Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognised
University/Institute, along with working knowledge of computers.
What is the stipend?
Selected trainees receive a stipend of
₹20,000 per month.
What is the training period?
The training period is two years from the date of joining.
What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age is 35 years, reckoned as prescribed
on the date of the written test.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is
19 October 2026.
When will the written test be conducted?
The walk-in test is scheduled on
22 October, 28 October and 31 October 2026,
depending on the unit office.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. The Trainee (Development) engagement is purely a training
opportunity and is not linked to regular appointment.
Can candidates who previously trained at Spices Board apply?
Conclusion
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 is an opportunity for eligible SC/ST graduates in Agriculture and allied disciplines. There are 21 Trainee (Development) opportunities with a stipend of ₹20,000 per month and a two-year training period.
Eligible candidates should complete the online application before 19 October 2026 and carefully check the applicable written-test date and centre before appearing for the test.
Last Date to Apply: 19 October 2026
Written Test: 22 / 28 / 31 October 2026 depending on the unit office.
Written Test: 22 / 28 / 31 October 2026 depending on the unit office.
