Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 (21 Posts) – Apply Online by 19.10.2026
Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Gangtok (Sikkim); Sakleshpur, Sirsi, Madikeri (Karnataka); Aizawl, Senapati, Dimapur, Ziro, Roing (North-East); Guntur, Nizamabad, Paderu, Koraput, Jagadalpur (South); Mumbai (Maharashtra); Patna (Bihar)
Vacancies
21
Salary
Rs. 20,000 per month (stipend). TA paid for travel to spice fields. This is a two-year training programme with 1 day leave per month and is not a regular appointment; it cannot be regularised at any stage.
Last Date
19 Oct 2026
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Spices Board Trainee (Development) Important Dates 2026
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
35 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Rs. 20,000 per month (stipend). TA paid for travel to spice fields. This is a two-year training programme with 1 day leave per month and is not a regular appointment; it cannot be regularised at any stage.
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Qualification / Education
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Job Details & Overview
Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has invited applications for the selection of Trainee (Development) at various offices of the Board. The notification carries Notification No.12/2026 dated 01.10.2026 (reference ADM/SET-GEN/01/2020-21/KAR).
This recruitment is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. No other category is eligible.
Important: this is a training programme, not a regular job
The notification is explicit on this point, and applicants should read it carefully:
- The selection as “Trainee (Development)” in Spices Board is only a training and under no circumstances is linked to regular appointments.
- It cannot be regularised at any stage.
- No TA/DA will be given to candidates who attend the test.
Vacancy details
| Region | Unit office | Trainees |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok (Sikkim) | F.O., Sukhia Pakhari | 1 |
| D.O., Kalimpong | 1 | |
| F.O., Geyzing | 1 | |
| F.O., Vanagur | 1 | |
| Sakleshpur (Karnataka) | Departmental Nursery, Yeslur | 1 |
| Departmental Nursery, Beligeri | 1 | |
| F.O., Sirsi | 1 | |
| F.O., Madikeri | 1 | |
| Departmental Nursery, Bettadamane | 1 | |
| Guwahati region | D.O., Aizawl | 1 |
| F.O., Senapati | 1 | |
| F.O., Dimapur | 1 | |
| F.O., Ziro | 1 | |
| F.O., Roing | 1 | |
| Other regions | R.O., Guntur | 1 |
| F.O., Paderu | 1 | |
| R.O., Nizamabad | 1 | |
| F.O., Jagadalpur | 1 | |
| F.O., Koraput | 1 | |
| R.O., Mumbai | 1 | |
| F.O., Patna | 1 |
Total: 21 trainees. The notification states that the number of requirements indicated is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
Stipend, qualification and training period
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stipend | Rs. 20,000 per month. In case of travel to spice fields, TA will be paid. |
| Qualification | Bachelors Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognised University or Institute, with working knowledge in computer. |
| Age limit | Not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the Written Test. |
| Period of training | Two years from the date of joining. |
| Leave eligibility | 01 day per month. |
The notification does not state a minimum age. Only the upper limit of 35 years is specified.
How to apply
- Apply online at spicesboard.in/recruitment.
- Last date for submitting the online application: 19.10.2026.
- Candidates reporting after the specified time, or who fail to submit the online application, will not be permitted to appear for the test.
- Candidates should verify that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
Test schedule and venue
Annexure-I of the notification lists the office-wise requirement along with the centre for attending the test. Annexure-II gives the proposed schedule, which is titled a “walk-in test”:
| Region | Proposed walk-in test date |
|---|---|
| Gangtok — F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing | 28.10.2026 |
| Sakleshpur — F.O. Vanagur, Dept. Nursery Yeslur, Dept. Nursery Beligeri, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri, Dept. Nursery Bettadamane | 22.10.2026 |
| Guwahati region — D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Ziro, F.O. Roing | 22.10.2026 |
| Guwahati region — F.O. Dimapur | 28.10.2026 |
| Other regions — R.O. Guntur, F.O. Paderu, F.O. Jagadalpur, R.O. Mumbai | 28.10.2026 |
| Other regions — R.O. Nizamabad, F.O. Patna | 22.10.2026 |
| Other regions — F.O. Koraput | 31.10.2026 |
The exam in all centres may be conducted at 11.00 AM. Candidates must reach the exam centre by 10.00 AM for document verification.
Note on the source document: Annexure-II is titled “proposed date & time for walk-in test”, while the column heading in Annexure-I refers to an “online written test”. The notification does not reconcile these two descriptions. Applicants should confirm their mode of test and their office’s exact date against the official notification before travelling.
Instructions to candidates
- Report at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for certificate verification, carrying all original documents and certificates with one set of self-attested copies, covering identity, age and educational qualifications.
- Candidates who have not yet received their final degree certificate need not appear for the test.
- Those who have earlier undergone training in any office of Spices Board need not apply again, whether or not they completed that training.
- Candidates selected will undergo training in any of the offices of Spices Board under the mentioned region or regional office.
- If, at any stage, it is found that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms, or has furnished incorrect or false information, or suppressed any material fact, the candidature will be cancelled. Such shortcomings detected even after selection will make the candidate’s services liable to termination.
- Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
- Decisions of the Spices Board on eligibility, conduct of the test, and the selection procedure will be final and binding. No representation will be entertained.
- The Board reserves the right to modify, alter, restrict, enlarge or cancel the selection process without assigning any reason.
- All correspondence relating to the selection will be sent to the email address and mobile number furnished by the candidate at the time of application. Candidates should check both regularly.
- Candidates shall obtain the original degree certificate within two years from the date of issue of the provisional degree certificate. Those who do not obtain it within that period will not be eligible.
- Validity of the rank list shall be up to one year from the date of publication of results, unless a fresh notification for the same training is issued.
Official notification
Notification No.12/2026 dated 01.10.2026, Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Signed by the Director (Admin) i/c, Kochi-25.
The official notification carries an English version followed by a Hindi version. An English-language PDF is available from the Spices Board opportunities page.
Candidates are advised to check the “Notification / Opportunities” section of the Board’s website for updates, and not to rely on information from third-party websites.
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Important Links
How to Apply for Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry's Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 (21 Posts) – Apply Online by 19.10.2026 before applying.
- Apply for this Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
- Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, using the method stated in the official notification.
- As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before 19 Oct 2026.
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 19 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 (21 Posts) – Apply Online by 19.10.2026?
Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 (21 Posts) – Apply Online by 19.10.2026 is a government recruitment notification published by Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026?
Applications for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026 open on 01 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026 is 19 October 2026.
What is the age limit for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026 is 35 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026?
Bachelors Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognised University or Institute, with working knowledge in computer.
How to apply for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026?
Apply for Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Recruitment 2026 offline, using the submission method and address given in the official notification above (such as registered post or in-person submission). Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.