Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 21 Posts

Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, has released Notification No. 12/2026 (dated 01-10-2026) for the Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026. A total of 21 trainee posts are available at 21 Spices Board unit offices across four regions: Gangtok, Sakleshpur, Guwahati and Other Regions. This selection is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.

Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology can apply online at spicesboard.in/recruitment on or before 19-10-2026. Selected trainees receive a stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month for a two-year training period, and selection is through a walk-in written test scheduled on 22-10-2026, 28-10-2026 and 31-10-2026 depending on the unit office. Check the eligibility, vacancy details, test centres and application process below.

• Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• Direct Link to Apply

Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Spices Board Trainee (Development) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

A total of 21 trainees are required across four regions. The number of requirements is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.

Eligibility Criteria

• The selection is open exclusively to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology from a recognised University/Institute, with working knowledge of computers.
• 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.

Salary/Stipend

• Stipend: Rs. 20,000 per month.
• In case of travel to spice fields, TA will be paid.
• Period of training: Two years from the date of joining.
• Leave eligibility: 01 day per month.
• The selection as Trainee (Development) is only a training and is not linked to regular appointment under any circumstances; it cannot be regularised at any stage.

Age Limit (as on the date of Written Test)

• Maximum Age: Not exceeding 35 years as on the date of the Written Test.

Important Dates

• Date of Notification: 01-10-2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 19-10-2026
• Written Test (Walk-in) – 22-10-2026: Sakleshpur region units (F.O. Vanagur, Dept. Nurseries Yeslur, Beligeri and Bettadamane, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri), D.O. Aizawl, F.O. Senapati, F.O. Ziro, R.O. Nizamabad and F.O. Patna
• Written Test (Walk-in) – 28-10-2026: Gangtok region units (F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing), F.O. Dimapur, R.O. Guntur, F.O. Jagadalpur and R.O. Mumbai
• Written Test (Walk-in) – 31-10-2026: F.O. Koraput
• Test Time: 11:00 AM at all centres (candidates must reach the centre at 10:00 AM for document verification)

Selection Process

• Selection is through a written test (walk-in test / computer proficiency) conducted at the designated centres.
• Candidates must report at the venue before the scheduled time for certificate verification and must bring all original documents and certificates, along with one set of self-attested copies each, covering identity, age and educational qualifications.
• Candidates who report after the specified time, or who fail to submit the application online, will not be permitted to take the test.
• No TA/DA will be given to candidates who attend the written test.
• 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.

How to Apply

1. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the training before applying.
2. Submit your application online at spicesboard.in/recruitment on or before 19-10-2026.
3. Note the date and test centre for your preferred unit office from the schedule above.
4. Report at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for certificate verification.
5. Carry all original documents and certificates (identity, age, educational qualification) along with one set of self-attested copies.
6. Keep checking your registered email address and mobile number, as all correspondence on the selection process is sent there.
7. Check www.indianspices.com for updates instead of relying on third-party websites.

Spices Board Trainee (Development) Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here