Spices Board, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Trainee posts at its Quality Evaluation Laboratory in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. There are five vacancies in total across Trainee (QEL Chemistry), Trainee (QEL Microbiology) and Trainee (Marketing) positions. The training is on a contract basis and is reserved exclusively for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, offering hands-on exposure to spice analysis and marketing work.
Spices Board Trainee Chemistry, Microbiology and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026Notification No.13/2026 (ADM/APP/01/2018-19/QEL-Tuticorin)
Total Vacancies
5
Last Date
29 Oct
11 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
- Notification09 Oct
- Applications Opentill 29 Oct
- Exam02 Nov
About Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Spices Board
- Advertisement No.
- Notification No.13/2026 (ADM/APP/01/2018-19/QEL-Tuticorin)
- Post Name
- Trainee (QEL Chemistry), Trainee (QEL Microbiology) and Trainee (Marketing)
- Job Location
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated stipend)
- Tenure
- One year from the date of joining, extendable up to one more year
Vacancy Breakdown
Trainee (QEL Chemistry)
3
Trainee (QEL Microbiology)
1
Trainee (Marketing)
1
Total5
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Trainee (QEL Chemistry) | 3 |
| Trainee (QEL Microbiology) | 1 |
| Trainee (Marketing) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Trainee (QEL Chemistry)3 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science Degree with Chemistry as one of the major subject or Bachelor degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent
- Note
- Training will be on chemical analysis of spices and spice products.
- Training Subject
- Chemical analysis of spices and spice products
Trainee (QEL Microbiology)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelors Degree in Microbiology from a recognised University/Institute or equivalent
- Note
- Training will be on microbiological analysis of spices and spice products.
- Training Subject
- Microbiological analysis of spices and spice products
Trainee (Marketing)1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute with computer knowledge
Age Limit
Not more than 30 years as on the date of written test
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Walk-in written test held at the Spices Board office in Tuticorin; candidates who report late or who have not submitted the online application are not allowed to appear.
- 2Certificate Verification
Original documents and certificates relating to identity, age and educational qualifications are verified, with one set of self-attested copies each.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated stipend)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Spices Board recruitment portal and submit the application online.
- 2Fill in the application form with the correct details and submit it before the last date.
- 3Report at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for certificate verification.
- 4Carry all original documents and certificates relating to identity, age and educational qualifications, along with one set of self-attested copies each.
Reporting Venue
Spices Board, World Trade Avenue, Near Seapol Logistics, VOC New Port, Tuticorin-628004, Tamil Nadu
Reporting time: 10:00 AM
Eligible candidates must first submit the online application. On the day of the test they must report at the venue at least 30 minutes before 10:00 AM for certificate verification, bringing all original documents and certificates relating to identity, age and educational qualifications along with one set of self-attested copies each. Candidates reporting after the specified time, or who have not submitted the online application, will not be permitted to participate in the test. No TA/DA is paid for attending the test.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original documents and certificates pertaining to identity
•Age and educational qualifications
•Along with one set of self-attested copies each
Important Details
- The recruitment is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
- Candidates who have undergone training in any office of the Spices Board are not eligible to apply, whether or not they completed that training.
- The number of trainee positions indicated is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
- Selection as a trainee is only a training arrangement, is not linked to regular appointment and cannot be regularized at any stage.
- Candidates must obtain the original degree certificate within two years of the issue of the provisional degree certificate, failing which they are not eligible to apply.
Rank List
A rank list will be maintained for the trainees and operated only if a selected candidate does not join by the stipulated date, or if a trainee separates during the one year of training due to death or resignation. The rank list is valid up to one year from the date of publication of results, unless a fresh notification for the same training is issued. The number of requirements filled against this notification will not exceed the number indicated in it.
Leave and Other Conditions
- Trainees are eligible for one day of leave per month.
- No TA/DA will be given to candidates who attend the written test.
- All correspondence will be sent to the email address and mobile number given in the application.
Contact
Phone: 0461-2903011
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who have already trained at a Spices Board office apply?
No. Candidates who have undergone training in any office of the Spices Board are not eligible, whether or not they completed that training.
Is the trainee selection linked to a regular job in the Spices Board?
No. Selection as a trainee is only a training arrangement and is not linked to regular appointment, and it cannot be regularized at any stage.
Can the number of trainee posts change?
Yes. The number of trainees indicated in the notification is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
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