Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has released Notification No. 12/2026 dated 1 October 2026 inviting online applications for 21 Trainee (Development) posts at 21 unit offices across four regions: Gangtok, Sakleshpur, Guwahati and Other Regions. This recruitment is EXCLUSIVELY for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. The online application window is open from 1 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 at spicesboard.in/recruitment. Selection is through a walk-in written test scheduled on 22 October, 28 October and 31 October 2026 (region-wise), at 11:00 AM. Selected trainees receive a stipend of Rs. 20,000 per month for a two-year training period.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know before applying. First, this recruitment is EXCLUSIVELY for SC and ST candidates. Candidates from any other category are not eligible. Second, this is a TRAINING engagement, not a regular government job. The Trainee (Development) position cannot be regularised at any stage under any circumstances. It is not linked to regular appointment. Third, after applying online by 19 October 2026, candidates must appear for the walk-in written test on the date specific to their unit office (22/28/31 October 2026). Candidates who do not submit the online application form will NOT be permitted to take the test.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India |
| Notification No. | 12/2026 dated 1 October 2026 |
| Post | Trainee (Development) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 |
| Eligibility | SC and ST candidates ONLY |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Botany/Microbiology/Biotechnology |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (as on the date of written test) |
| Stipend | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Training Period | 2 years |
| Regular Appointment | NOT linked – cannot be regularised at any stage |
| Application Mode | Online at spicesboard.in/recruitment |
| Application Start | 1 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Written Test | 22, 28 and 31 October 2026 (region-wise) |
| Test Time | 11:00 AM (report by 10:00 AM for document verification) |
| Official Website | indianspices.com |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Written Test – Batch 1 | 22 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Written Test – Batch 2 | 28 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Written Test – Batch 3 | 31 October 2026 |
| Test Time | 11:00 AM (report by 10:00 AM) |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Region and Unit Office-wise Vacancies
| Region | Unit Office | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | F.O., Sukhia Pakhari | 1 |
| Gangtok | D.O., Kalimpong | 1 |
| Gangtok | F.O., Geyzing | 1 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Vanagur | 1 |
| Sakleshpur | Deptt. Nursery, Yeslur | 1 |
| Sakleshpur | Deptt. Nursery, Beligeri | 1 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Sirsi | 1 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Madikeri | 1 |
| Sakleshpur | Deptt. Nursery, Bettadamane | 1 |
| Guwahati | D.O., Aizawl | 1 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Senapati | 1 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Dimapur | 1 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Ziro | 1 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Roing | 1 |
| Other Regions | R.O., Guntur | 1 |
| Other Regions | R.O., Nizamabad | 1 |
| Other Regions | F.O., Jagadalpur | 1 |
| Other Regions | F.O., Koraput | 1 |
| Other Regions | R.O., Mumbai | 1 |
| Other Regions | F.O., Paderu | 1 |
| Other Regions | F.O., Patna | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary at the time of selection.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) ONLY |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognised University or Institute |
| Computer Knowledge | Working knowledge of computers required |
| Degree Certificate | Must have received final degree certificate. Candidates who have not yet received the final degree need not apply. Original degree certificate must have been obtained within 2 years from the date of issue of Provisional Degree certificate |
| Previous Training | Candidates who have undergone training in any Spices Board office earlier need not apply, whether or not they completed that training |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 35 years as on the date of the written test |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India norms for SC/ST candidates |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Stipend and Training Terms
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Travel Allowance | TA paid for travel to spice fields |
| Training Period | 2 years from the date of joining |
| Leave | 1 day per month |
| Regular Appointment | NOT linked. Cannot be regularised at any stage |
| Rank List Validity | 1 year from date of result publication (operated only when vacancy arises from non-joining or trainee leaving within 1 year) |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Written Test Schedule
| Date | Unit Offices |
|---|---|
| 22 October 2026 | Sakleshpur region units (F.O. Vanagur, Deptt. Nurseries Yeslur, Beligeri and Bettadamane, F.O. Sirsi, F.O. Madikeri); D.O. Aizawl; F.O. Senapati; F.O. Ziro; R.O. Nizamabad; F.O. Patna |
| 28 October 2026 | Gangtok region units (F.O. Sukhia Pakhari, D.O. Kalimpong, F.O. Geyzing); F.O. Dimapur; R.O. Guntur; F.O. Jagadalpur; R.O. Mumbai |
| 31 October 2026 | F.O. Koraput |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Test Centres
| Unit Office(s) | Test Centre Address |
|---|---|
| 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 QEL, 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 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 |
| Sakleshpur region units | Spices Board, Regional Office, Near Rotary School, Lakshmipura Extension, District Hassan, Karnataka – 573134 |
| Gangtok region units | Spices Board, Regional Office, Gangtok, Near State Bank of India, Tadong – 737102 |
How to Apply for Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Check your eligibility — SC/ST category, correct qualification and maximum age 35 years.
- Submit the online application at spicesboard.in/recruitment on or before 19 October 2026.
- Note the walk-in written test date for your chosen unit office from the schedule above.
- Check the test centre address for your unit office.
- Report at the test venue by 10:00 AM on the test date for certificate verification. Test starts at 11:00 AM.
- Carry all original documents and one set of self-attested copies: photo ID, age proof, degree certificate, SC/ST caste certificate and any other relevant certificates.
- Monitor indianspices.com for any updates.
Important Instructions
- EXCLUSIVELY for SC and ST candidates. Other categories not eligible.
- Candidates who have previously trained in any Spices Board office are NOT eligible.
- Online application is mandatory. Candidates without a submitted online application will not be allowed to take the written test.
- Report at the centre by 10:00 AM. Candidates arriving after the specified time will not be allowed.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the written test.
- This training CANNOT be regularised into a regular appointment at any stage.
- Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change.
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Spices Board Official Website | Click Here |
Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for Spices Board Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Only Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology. Maximum age 35 years as on the date of the written test.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
19 October 2026 at spicesboard.in/recruitment.
Q3. What is the stipend?
Rs. 20,000 per month for a 2-year training period. TA paid for travel to spice fields.
Q4. When is the walk-in written test?
22 October 2026, 28 October 2026 or 31 October 2026, depending on the unit office. Test time: 11:00 AM. Report by 10:00 AM.
Q5. Is this a permanent government job?
No. This is a 2-year training engagement only. It cannot be regularised into a regular appointment at any stage.
Q6. Can I apply if I previously trained at a Spices Board office?
No. Candidates who have previously undergone training in any Spices Board office are not eligible to apply.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on Spices Board Notification No. 12/2026 dated 1 October 2026 published on indianspices.com. Vacancy numbers are provisional. Candidates must submit the online application at spicesboard.in/recruitment before appearing for the written test. JobShouter is not associated with Spices Board or the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This article is for informational purposes only.
