Spices Board, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Trainee (Development) posts. A total of 21 trainee positions are on offer across unit offices in four regions: Gangtok, Sakleshpur, Guwahati and Other Regions. The training is open exclusively to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates and involves field-level development work related to spices in the board's offices across the country. Trainees work under the board's development wing for a fixed training period, and the role is a training opportunity rather than regular employment.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 202612/2026
Total Vacancies
21
Last Date
19 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 19 Oct 2026 · 1 day left
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Opentill 19 Oct
- Exam22 Oct
About Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Spices Board
- Advertisement No.
- 12/2026
- Post Name
- Trainee (Development)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month
- Tenure
- Two years from the date of joining
Vacancy Breakdown
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Total21
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
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| Trainee (Development) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 21 |
Eligibility Details
Trainee (Development)
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognised University/Institute, with working knowledge of computers. The selection is open exclusively to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 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.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Trainee (Development) | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognised University/Institute, with working knowledge of computers. The selection is open exclusively to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 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. |
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on the date of the Written Test
Selection Process
- 1Written Test (Walk-in)
Computer proficiency test held at the designated centre at 11:00 AM; candidates must reach the centre at 10:00 AM.
- 2Certificate Verification
Original documents and one set of self-attested copies covering identity, age and educational qualification are verified at the venue before the test.
Salary Structure
Stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month
Stipend: Rs. 20,000 per month TA paid for travel to spice fields Period of training: two years from the date of joining Leave: 1 day per month
How to Apply
- 1Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the training before applying
- 2Submit the application online at spicesboard.in/recruitment on or before 19-10-2026
- 3Note the written test date and test centre for your preferred unit office from the schedule
- 4Report at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for certificate verification
- 5Carry all original documents and certificates for identity, age and educational qualification along with one set of self-attested copies
- 6Keep checking your registered email address and mobile number, as all correspondence on the selection process is sent there
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original documents and certificates for identity
•Age and educational qualification
•Along with one set of self-attested copies each
Important Details
- The selection is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
- Candidates who have not yet received their final degree certificate need not appear for the test, and the original degree certificate must be obtained within two years from the date of issue of the provisional degree certificate.
- Candidates who have undergone training in any Spices Board office earlier need not apply again, whether or not they completed that training.
- The selection as Trainee (Development) is only a training and is not linked to regular appointment under any circumstances and cannot be regularised at any stage.
- 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 number of requirements is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
Test Centres
R.O. Guntur, F.O. Paderu
Test Centre: Spices Board, Regional Office, Guntur, Chuttugunta Centre, Old Agriculture Market Committee Road, Murikipeta, Guntur - 522004, Andhra Pradesh
R.O. Nizamabad
Test Centre: Spices Board, Regional Office cum Extension Centre, Vinayak Nagar, Near Rukmini Chambers, Nizamabad, Telangana - 503001
R.O. Mumbai
Test Centre: Spices Board, Regional Office and Quality Evaluation Laboratory, EL-184, Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400710
F.O. Patna
Test Centre: Spices Board, Field Office Patna, Vidhi Nagar, Near Sonu Market, Gola Road, Baily Road, PO Danapur, Patna, Bihar - 801503
D.O. Aizawl
Test Centre: Spices Board, Divisional Office, Aizawl, Dr. F. Lalhmingsanga Building, H.No. T-61, 1st Floor, Venghlui, Aizawl, Mizoram - 796001
F.O. Senapati
Test Centre: Spices Board, Field Office, Senapati, Christian Colony, Senapati District, Manipur - 765106
F.O. Dimapur
Test Centre: Spices Board, Field Office, Kohima, H/No. 920, Lower Lerie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland - 797001
F.O. Ziro, F.O. Roing
Test Centre: Spices Board, Divisional Office, Itanagar, Alexander House, VIP Road, Ward No. 09, Itanagar - 791111
F.O. Koraput
Test Centre: District Skill Development cum Employment Office, Koraput Main Road (Towards Sunabeda), Near the Sadar Police Station, AT/PO Koraput, Odisha - 764020
F.O. Jagadalpur
Test Centre: KD College of Horticulture and Research, Station Rd, Dharampura No. 03, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh - 494001
F.O. Vanagur, Dept. Nurseries Yeslur, Beligeri and Bettadamane, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri
Test Centre: Spices Board, Regional Office, Near Rotary School, Lakshmipura Extension, District Hassan, Karnataka - 573134
F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing
Test Centre: Spices Board, Regional Office, Gangtok, Near State Bank of India, Tadong - 737102
| 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 the Sadar Police Station, AT/PO Koraput, Odisha - 764020 |
| F.O. Jagadalpur | KD College of Horticulture and Research, Station Rd, Dharampura No. 03, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh - 494001 |
| 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 - 573134 |
| F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing | Spices Board, Regional Office, Gangtok, Near State Bank of India, Tadong - 737102 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have not yet received their final degree certificate apply?
No. Candidates who have not received their final degree certificate need not appear for the test. The original degree certificate must be obtained within two years from the date of issue of the provisional degree certificate.
Can candidates who have already trained at a Spices Board office apply again?
No. Candidates who have undergone training in any Spices Board office earlier need not apply again, whether or not they completed that training.
Is the trainee selection linked to a regular job at Spices Board?
No. The selection as Trainee (Development) is only a training and is not linked to regular appointment; it cannot be regularised at any stage.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the written test?
No TA/DA is given to candidates who attend the written test. TA is paid only for travel to spice fields during the training.
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