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| Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 |
Last Updated: 05 October 2026 | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Online applications for Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 are open until 19 October 2026. The selection covers 21 provisional trainee seats at field, divisional and regional offices.
Only Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates can apply. The required qualification is a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology, along with working knowledge of computers. The stipend is ₹20,000 per month.
Current Status: Applications are open. The last date is 19 October 2026, leaving 14 calendar days from 05 October 2026. The written tests are scheduled from 22 October to 31 October 2026 at the centres listed in the notification, but no walk-in date is printed for F.O., Roing.
Key points at a glance: 21 provisional seats, SC/ST eligibility only, online application by 19 October 2026, and ₹20,000 monthly stipend.
| Recruitment at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India |
| Post | Trainee (Development) |
| Vacancies | 21 provisional, one seat at each named office |
| Mode | Online application followed by walk-in selection |
| Last Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Qualification | B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology with working knowledge of computers |
Overview
Notification No. 12/2026 is dated 01 October 2026 and concerns engagement as Trainee (Development). The notification number is 12/2026 and the file number is ADM/SET-GEN/01/2020-21/KAR.
The engagement is for training only and cannot be regularised at any stage. The training period is two years from the date of joining. The 21 seats are provisional, with one seat attached to each named office.
The application is online, while the selection involves a walk-in written test and computer proficiency check at the centre specified for the relevant office. Certificate verification is also part of the selection process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 01 October 2026 |
| Online application last date | 19 October 2026 |
| Walk-in test, Sakleshpur region | 22 October 2026 |
| Walk-in test, D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Ziro, R.O. Nizamabad and F.O. Patna | 22 October 2026 |
| Walk-in test, Gangtok region, F.O. Dimapur, R.O. Guntur, F.O. Paderu, F.O. Jagdalpur and R.O. Mumbai | 28 October 2026 |
| Walk-in test, F.O. Koraput | 31 October 2026 |
| Walk-in test, F.O. Roing | Not printed in Annexure II |
| Reporting / test time | Reach by 10:00 AM; test at 11:00 AM where a date is printed |
The 19 October deadline is the closing date for the online form, not the end of the walk-in tests. From 05 October 2026, there are 14 calendar days until the application deadline. The opportunities-page end date is 31 October 2026, which matches the last printed test date rather than the online application closing date.
No correction window is printed in the supplied notification details.
Vacancy Details
There are 21 provisional Trainee (Development) seats. Each named office has one seat. The regional distribution is 3 seats in the Gangtok region, 6 in the Sakleshpur region, 5 in the Guwahati region and 7 in the other-region list.
Gangtok Region: 3 Seats
| Office | Seats | Test Centre |
|---|---|---|
| F.O., Sukhia Pakhari | 1 | Spices Board Regional Office, Near State Bank of India, Tadong, 737102 |
| D.O., Kalimpong | 1 | Same Gangtok centre |
| F.O., Geyzing | 1 | Same Gangtok centre |
The Gangtok region test is scheduled for 28 October 2026.
Sakleshpur Region: 6 Seats
| Office | Seats | Test Centre |
|---|---|---|
| F.O., Vanagur | 1 | Spices Board Regional Office, Near Rotary School, Lakshmipura Extension, Hassan, Karnataka, 573134 |
| Deptt. Nursery, Yeslur | 1 | Same Hassan centre |
| Deptt. Nursery, Beligeri (Annexure I: Biligeri) | 1 | Same Hassan centre |
| F.O., Sirsi | 1 | Same Hassan centre |
| F.O., Madikeri | 1 | Same Hassan centre |
| Deptt. Nursery, Bettadamane | 1 | Same Hassan centre |
All six Sakleshpur-region tests are scheduled for 22 October 2026 at the Hassan Regional Office.
Guwahati Region: 5 Seats
| Office | Seats | Test Date | Test Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.O., Aizawl | 1 | 22 October 2026 | Divisional Office, Dr. F. Lalhmingsanga Building, H.No. T-61, 1st Floor, Venghlui, Aizawl, Mizoram, 796001 |
| F.O., Senapati | 1 | 22 October 2026 | Christian Colony, Senapati District, Manipur, 765106 |
| F.O., Dimapur | 1 | 28 October 2026 | Field Office Kohima, H/No. 920, Lower Lerie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland, 797001 |
| F.O., Ziro | 1 | 22 October 2026 | Divisional Office Itanagar, Alexander House, VIP Road, Ward No. 09, Mowb 1, Itanagar, 791111 |
| F.O., Roing | 1 | Not printed | Same Itanagar centre |
F.O., Dimapur is tested at Kohima rather than at the unit office. F.O., Ziro and F.O., Roing use the Itanagar centre, but the walk-in date for Roing is not printed in Annexure II.
Other Region: 7 Seats
| Office | Seats | Test Date | Test Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.O., Guntur | 1 | 28 October 2026 | Chuttugunta Centre, Old Agriculture Market Committee Road, Murikipeta, Guntur, 522004 |
| F.O., Paderu | 1 | 28 October 2026 | Same Guntur centre |
| R.O., Nizamabad | 1 | 22 October 2026 | Regional Office cum Extension Centre, Vinayak Nagar, Near Rukmini Chambers, Nizamabad, 503001 |
| F.O., Jagadalpur | 1 | 28 October 2026 | KD College of Horticulture and Research Station Road, Dharampura No. 03, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, 494001 |
| F.O., Koraput | 1 | 31 October 2026 | District Skill Development cum Employment Office, Koraput Main Road, near Sadar Police Station, Koraput, Odisha, 764020 |
| R.O., Mumbai | 1 | 28 October 2026 | Regional Office and Quality Evaluation Laboratory, EL-184, Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai, 400710 |
| F.O., Patna | 1 | 22 October 2026 | Vidhi Nagar, Near Sonu Market, Gola Road, Bailey Road, PO Danapur, Patna, 801503 |
The qualification and stipend are the same across all 21 entries: the specified B.Sc. degree with working knowledge of computers and ₹20,000 per month.
The notification does not print a separate SC-versus-ST seat split. It also does not list UR, OBC, EWS or PwBD seats. The selection is exclusively for SC/ST candidates.
Eligibility
Who can apply: Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates with the required B.Sc. qualification and working knowledge of computers.
The educational qualification is a B.Sc. in any of the following subjects:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Botany
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
The degree must be from a recognised university or institute. Candidates who have not received the final degree certificate need not appear for the test.
The notification also states that the original degree must have been obtained within two years of the provisional degree certificate. Candidates whose original degree was not obtained within that period are not eligible.
A candidate who has already undergone training in any Spices Board office need not apply, regardless of whether that earlier training was completed.
No printed domicile condition is supplied. The seat considered is tied to a named office and its specified test centre.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 35 years on the date of the written test. Because test dates differ by office, the relevant date can also differ.
For example, a candidate who is 35 years old on 22 October 2026 is assessed against that test date, while a candidate appearing on 31 October 2026 is assessed against the later date.
No additional age relaxation is printed for any category in the supplied notification details.
Stipend / Pay
The Trainee (Development) engagement carries a stipend of ₹20,000 per month. This is training pay, not a regular pay level or salary.
TA will be paid if a trainee is sent to spice fields. No DA, HRA or other allowance is mentioned. The notification does not print a tax-deduction provision.
The training period is two years from the date of joining. The engagement cannot be regularised at any stage.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification. The supplied notice details do not name a payment portal or a refund rule.
Selection Process
Selection consists of a walk-in written test and computer proficiency check at the centre listed for the relevant office, followed by certificate verification.
No interview stage is mentioned. The supplied notification details do not print marks, subjects or negative marking for the written test.
The Board's decision regarding eligibility, the test and the selection procedure is final. Canvassing is a disqualification. False information or suppression of a material fact can cancel candidature, and if discovered after selection, services are liable to be terminated.
A rank list is kept for up to one year from publication of the results unless a fresh notification for the same training is issued. It may be used if a selected candidate does not join by the date in the offer or if a joined trainee separates by death or resignation within one year of joining. The number of filled seats cannot exceed the 21 seats in this notification.
How to Apply
The online form is mandatory. Candidates who have not submitted the application by 19 October 2026, or who report after the stated time, will not be allowed into the test.
- Read Notification No. 12/2026 and identify the office, test centre and applicable test date. F.O., Roing has no walk-in date printed in Annexure II.
- Submit the online application through the Spices Board recruitment portal on or before 19 October 2026.
- Use the email address and mobile number that you will keep checking, as the Board sends selection messages to candidates through those details.
- Attend the test at the centre specified in Annexure I. Where a date is printed, candidates must reach by 10:00 AM and the test is at 11:00 AM.
- Bring the required original documents and one self-attested set of copies for verification.
The notice also says to report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time. No TA or DA is paid for attending the written test.
Do not report to a unit office merely because it is the office linked to the vacancy. Some tests are held elsewhere. For example, F.O., Dimapur candidates report at Kohima, while F.O., Paderu candidates report at Guntur.
Do not apply again if you have already undergone training in any Spices Board office. The restriction applies whether that earlier training was completed or not.
Documents Required
At the test centre, the notice requires originals and one self-attested set for identity, age and educational qualifications.
The selection is exclusively for SC/ST candidates. The supplied instruction line does not separately list a caste certificate among the three named document categories, so no additional document requirement is being added here.
Candidates who have not received the final degree certificate need not appear for the test. The original degree must also have been obtained within two years of the provisional degree certificate.
Service Conditions
This is a training engagement for two years from the date of joining. Leave is one day per month.
A selected candidate undergoes training at an office under the mentioned region or regional office. The notification does not print a bond, notice period or posting-choice form.
The engagement is only for training and is not linked to regular appointment. It cannot be regularised at any stage. No pension or NPS provision is printed.
Contact
The advertisement prints the following Board address and phone number:
Spices Board
Sugandha Bhavan, N.H. By Pass,
Palarivattom P.O., Kochi, Kerala, 682025
Phone: 91-484-2333610–616
Unit-level phone numbers and email addresses are printed in Annexure I for the relevant offices, including Guntur, Nizamabad, Mumbai, Patna, Aizawl, Senapati, Kohima, Itanagar, Koraput, Jagdalpur, Hassan and Gangtok.
Updates are to be checked on the Spices Board opportunities page.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download Spices Board Trainee (Development) Notification No.12/2026 PDF |
| Opportunity page | Spices Board Trainee (Development) notice page, ID 906 |
| Apply Online | Apply for Spices Board Trainee (Development) 2026 (until 19 October 2026) |
| Opportunities list | Spices Board current opportunities |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026?
The online application deadline is 19 October 2026. From 05 October 2026, 14 calendar days remain until the closing date.
Who can apply for Spices Board Trainee (Development) 2026?
Only Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates can apply. They must have the specified B.Sc. qualification and working knowledge of computers.
How many Trainee (Development) vacancies are available?
There are 21 provisional seats, with one seat at each named office.
What is the qualification for Spices Board Trainee (Development)?
Candidates need a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognised university or institute, along with working knowledge of computers.
What is the age limit for Spices Board Trainee (Development) 2026?
The age must not exceed 35 years on the date of the written test. The applicable test date differs by office.
What is the stipend for Spices Board Trainee (Development)?
The stipend is ₹20,000 per month. TA is paid if the trainee is sent to spice fields.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection involves a walk-in written test and computer proficiency check at the specified test centre, followed by certificate verification. No interview stage is mentioned.
What is the walk-in test date for F.O., Roing?
Annexure II does not print a walk-in date for F.O., Roing. Candidates should not assume that it shares the Ziro date and should check the official notification for the applicable date before travelling.
Source: Official notification
