Name of Post: Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 06 October 2026, 05:24 AM
Short Information: Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has invited online applications for 21 Trainee (Development) seats at its field, divisional and regional offices across India. This intake is open only to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates. Selected trainees get a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 for a two-year training period. Applications must be submitted online by 19 October 2026, and candidates then appear for a walk-in written test on 22, 28 or 31 October 2026 depending on the office they choose.
| Organization | Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Trainee (Development) |
| Total Posts | 21 |
| Advertisement No | 12/2026 |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 19/10/2026 |
| Walk-in Written Test (office-wise) | 22/10/2026, 28/10/2026 and 31/10/2026 |
| Test Time | 11.00 AM, report by 10.00 AM for document verification |
Application Fee
| Application Fee | No fee has been mentioned in the official notification |
Age Limit
Maximum Age Not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the written test.
Only SC/ST candidates are eligible for this intake, so separate relaxation does not apply here.
Vacancy Details
| Region | Unit Offices | Trainees |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing | 3 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O. Vanagur, Dept. Nursery Yeslur, Dept. Nursery Beligeri, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri, Dept. Nursery Bettadamane | 6 |
| Guwahati | D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Dimapur, F.O. Ziro, F.O. Roing | 5 |
| Other Region | R.O. Guntur, F.O. Paderu, R.O. Nizamabad, F.O. Jagadalpur, F.O. Koraput, R.O. Mumbai, F.O. Patna | 7 |
| Total | 21 unit offices, one trainee each | 21 |
Walk-in test dates (office-wise):
| Test Date | Offices |
|---|---|
| 22/10/2026 | Sakleshpur region units (Vanagur, Yeslur, Beligeri, Bettadamane, Sirsi, Madikeri), D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Ziro, F.O. Roing, R.O. Nizamabad, F.O. Patna |
| 28/10/2026 | Gangtok region units (Sukhia Pakhari, Kalimpong, Geyzing), F.O. Dimapur, R.O. Guntur, F.O. Paderu, F.O. Jagadalpur, R.O. Mumbai |
| 31/10/2026 | F.O. Koraput |
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognised University or Institute.
- Working knowledge of computers is required.
- Only Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates can apply.
- Candidates who have already undergone training in any office of the Spices Board, whether completed or not, are not eligible.
Selection Process
- Selection is made through a walk-in written test and a computer proficiency test held at the designated centres.
- Candidates are selected on merit from the test.
- The notification does not mention any negative marking scheme for the written test.
- Training is for two years from the date of joining, with a stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month. TA is paid for travel to spice fields, and leave of one day per month is allowed.
- This engagement is only a training and is not linked to any regular appointment. It cannot be regularised at any stage.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully and make sure you meet the SC/ST and degree conditions.
- Submit the online application at the Spices Board recruitment portal before 19 October 2026.
- Note down the application or registration number for future reference.
- Report at the test centre allotted to your chosen unit office on its test date, reaching by 10.00 AM for certificate verification.
- Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies relating to identity, age, educational qualifications and caste.
- Candidates who have not submitted the online application, or who report after the specified time, will not be allowed to take the test.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. What is the last date to apply for Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for submitting the online application is 19 October 2026.
Q. Who can apply for these trainee posts?
A. Only SC and ST candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology, with working knowledge of computers.
Q. What stipend will trainees receive?
A. Rs. 20,000 per month during the two-year training period, plus TA for travel to spice fields.
Q. How will the selection be done?
A. Through a walk-in written test and computer proficiency test, held office-wise on 22, 28 or 31 October 2026. Selection is on merit.
Q. Is this a permanent government job?
A. No. It is only a two-year training engagement and cannot be regularised into a regular appointment at any stage.
