Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026: 21 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility & Last Date

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The Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released the Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 notification for 21 posts. The recruitment is open only to SC and ST candidates with a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture,

Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology. Selected candidates will undergo two years of paid training with a stipend of ₹20,000 per month plus TA for field travel. The online application process has started, and eligible candidates can apply until October 19, 2026.

The selection will be based on a Written Test/Computer Proficiency Test followed by Certificate Verification, with no separate interview round.

Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026

21 Posts, SC/ST Only, Two-Year Paid Training — Apply Online till 19 October

1. Quick Overview
Organization Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Notification No. 12/2026, dated 01-10-2026
Post Trainee (Development)
Total Vacancy 21 Posts (provisional, can change)
Eligible Candidates Only SC / ST candidates
Stipend Rs. 20,000/- per month + TA for field travel
Training Period Two Years from date of joining
Apply Mode Online — spicesboard.in/recruitment

2. Important Dates
Notification Date 1 October 2026
Apply Online Start 1 October 2026
Apply Online Last Date 19 October 2026
Written Test / Walk-in Test 22 to 31 October 2026 (region-wise, see Section 6)
Reporting Time 10:00 AM (exam starts 11:00 AM)

3. Eligibility Criteria
You need a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology, or Biotechnology from a recognised university, along with basic working knowledge of computers. Your age must not go beyond 35 years as on the date of the Written Test, and this recruitment is open only to SC and ST candidates.

4. Region-Wise Vacancy
Region Unit Office Seats
Gangtok F.O., Sukhia Pakhari 1
D.O., Kalimpong 1
F.O., Geyzing 1
Sakleshpur F.O., Vanagur 1
Deptt. Nursery, Yeslur 1
Deptt. Nursery, Beligeri 1
F.O., Sirsi 1
F.O., Madikeri 1
Deptt. Nursery, Bettadamane 1
Guwahati D.O., Aizwal 1
F.O., Senapati 1
F.O., Dimapur 1
F.O., Ziro 1
F.O., Roing 1
Other Region R.O., Guntur 1
R.O., Nizamabad 1
F.O., Jagadalpur 1
F.O., Koraput 1
R.O., Mumbai 1
F.O., Paderu 1
F.O., Patna 1
Total 21

Each of the 21 posts is spread one-per-office across 21 different unit offices, from Sikkim and the North-East to Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Bihar. This means your choice of unit office matters as much as clearing the test — once selected, you train at that specific location only.

5. Selection Process
Selection has two simple steps: a Written Test / Computer Proficiency Test at your chosen centre, followed by Certificate Verification on the same day. There is no separate interview round. The Board prepares a Rank List, which stays valid for one year and is used only if a selected candidate does not join or leaves within one year of joining.

6. Written Test Schedule (Region-Wise)
Region Unit Office Test Date
Sakleshpur, Guwahati (Senapati, Ziro), Other Region (Nizamabad, Patna) All listed offices 22 Oct 2026
Gangtok, Guwahati (Dimapur), Other Region (Guntur, Paderu, Jagadalpur, Mumbai) All listed offices 28 Oct 2026
Other Region F.O., Koraput 31 Oct 2026

Reach your centre by 10:00 AM for document checking — the written test itself starts at 11:00 AM. Reporting late means you cannot take the test, so build in extra travel time, especially for the more remote offices like Ziro, Roing, or Geyzing.

7. Documents to Carry at the Written Test
Bring all original certificates with one self-attested photocopy of each, covering your Identity proof, Age proof, and Educational Qualification. If you have not yet received your final degree certificate, you do not need to appear for the test this time.

8. How to Apply Online
  1. Visit spicesboard.in/recruitment
  2. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details
  3. Submit the form on or before 19 October 2026
  4. Report to your chosen written test centre on the scheduled date, with your original documents

If you’ve already done a training stint at any Spices Board office before — whether you completed it or not — you are not eligible to apply again this time.

9. Important Points to Keep in Mind
  • This is a training role only — it does not lead to a regular Spices Board job and cannot be made permanent at any stage
  • You get 1 day of leave per month during training
  • No TA/DA is given for attending the written test itself
  • You must get your original Degree certificate within two years of your Provisional Degree certificate
  • Check only indianspices.com for official updates — avoid relying on third-party information

Important Links

Apply Online: spicesboard.in/recruitment

Official Notification PDF: Download Here

Official Website: indianspices.com

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