Spices Board trainee posts are open for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates under Notification No. 12/2026 on indianspices.com. The Spices Board (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India) dated the notice on 1 October 2026 and invites online applications at spicesboard.in until 19 October 2026. The training suits graduates in agriculture and allied sciences who want two years of training at a central government board.
The Board needs 21 Trainees (Development) across 21 unit offices in four regions. The stipend is ₹20,000 a month. An office-wise list of posts follows. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Spices Board notification No. 12/2026 dated 1 October 2026.
Last verified: 1 October 2026.
Spices Board is taking 21 Trainees (Development) at its offices under Notification No. 12/2026, for SC and ST candidates only. The stipend is ₹20,000 a month for a two-year training period, and selection is through a written test. Candidates must apply online at spicesboard.in by 19 October 2026.
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Quick Summary of Spices Board Trainee Job 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Establishment | Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Post | Trainee (Development) |
| Category | SC and ST candidates only |
| Total Posts | 21 (provisional) |
| Stipend | ₹20,000 per month |
| Training Period | Two years from the date of joining |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 years on the date of the written test |
| Selection | Written test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Leave | 1 day per month |
| Travel | TA paid for travel to spice fields |
| Official Website | indianspices.com |
Office-wise seats and stipend
The Spices Board trainee intake has one post at each of 21 unit offices. The stipend is the same at every office, and the training period is two years from the date of joining.
| Region | Unit Office | Posts | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | F.O., Sukhia Pakhari | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Gangtok | D.O., Kalimpong | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Gangtok | F.O., Geyzing | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Vanagur | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Sakleshpur | Dept. Nursery, Yeslur | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Sakleshpur | Dept. Nursery, Beligeri | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Sirsi | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Sakleshpur | F.O., Madikeri | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Sakleshpur | Dept. Nursery, Bettadamane | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Guwahati | D.O., Aizawl | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Senapati | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Dimapur | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Ziro | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Guwahati | F.O., Roing | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | R.O., Guntur | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | R.O., Nizamabad | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | F.O., Jagadalpur | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | F.O., Koraput | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | R.O., Mumbai | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | F.O., Paderu | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Other | F.O., Patna | 1 | ₹20,000 |
| Total | 21 |
F.O. stands for Field Office, D.O. for Divisional Office and R.O. for Regional Office. The number of posts is provisional and may change at the time of selection. Selected candidates train at any office under the region or regional office named in the notice.
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Spices Board Trainee Job 2026 – Eligibility
The posts are open only to SC and ST candidates.
A Spices Board Trainee Job 2026 requires a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Microbiology or Biotechnology from a recognised university or institute. Candidates must also have working knowledge of computers.
The age limit is 35 years on the date of the written test. Candidates can use the age calculator to check their age on the test date.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates who trained at any Spices Board office earlier need not apply again, whether or not they finished that training.
- Candidates who have not yet received the final degree certificate need not appear for the test.
- Candidates who did not get the original degree certificate within two years of the provisional certificate date are not eligible.
Selection process
Selection for the Spices Board trainee posts is through a written test. The Board verifies certificates at the centre on the day of the test.
- Candidates submit the online application before the last date.
- Candidates report at the centre linked to their unit office and show original documents for verification.
- Candidates appear in the written test.
- The Board prepares a rank list and issues an offer of selection.
The Board cancels the candidature of anyone who gives false information or hides a material fact. It can end the services of such a trainee even after selection. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
Rank list validity
The Board uses the rank list for the Spices Board trainee posts only when a selected candidate does not join by the date in the offer. It also uses the list when a trainee leaves by death or resignation within one year of joining. The list stays valid for one year from the date of results, unless a fresh notification for the same training is issued. These vacancies do not add to the 21 posts.
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How to apply
Step 1: Apply online
- Check the eligibility conditions in this article and in the notification.
- Open the online application page on spicesboard.in.
- Fill in the details and submit the application before 19 October 2026.
- Keep the registered email address and mobile number active. The Board sends all selection messages there.
Candidates who do not submit the application online cannot take the Spices Board trainee test.
Step 2: Report for the written test
- Reach the centre by 10:00 AM for certificate verification. The notice sets a minimum of 30 minutes before the test.
- Carry the original documents and one set of self-attested copies.
- Sit the test, which starts at 11:00 AM.
Candidates who report after the specified time cannot take the test. The Board pays no TA or DA for attending it.
Documents to keep ready
- Proof of identity, original and one self-attested copy
- Proof of age, original and one self-attested copy
- Educational qualification certificates, original and one self-attested copy
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 19 October 2026 |
| Written test | 22, 28 and 31 October 2026 |
| Reporting time | By 10:00 AM |
| Test time | 11:00 AM |
The Spices Board trainee written test runs on three dates, and the date depends on the unit office.
Written test dates and centres
| Test Date | Centre | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2026 | Hassan (Sakleshpur region offices) | 6 |
| 22 October 2026 | Aizawl | 1 |
| 22 October 2026 | Senapati | 1 |
| 22 October 2026 | Itanagar (Ziro and Roing) | 2 |
| 22 October 2026 | Nizamabad | 1 |
| 22 October 2026 | Patna | 1 |
| 28 October 2026 | Gangtok (Sukhia Pakhari, Kalimpong, Geyzing) | 3 |
| 28 October 2026 | Kohima (Dimapur) | 1 |
| 28 October 2026 | Guntur (Guntur and Paderu) | 2 |
| 28 October 2026 | Jagadalpur | 1 |
| 28 October 2026 | Navi Mumbai (Mumbai) | 1 |
| 31 October 2026 | Koraput | 1 |
Annexure II of the notification gives these as proposed dates for the Spices Board trainee walk-in test.
Centre addresses and contacts
- Hassan: Spices Board Regional Office, near Rotary School, Lakshmipura Extension, Hassan, Karnataka 573134. Phone: 08173-295008 or 9483979650.
- Gangtok: Spices Board Regional Office, near State Bank of India, Tadong, Gangtok 737102. Phone: 03592-231418 or 8250867794.
- Aizawl: Divisional Office, Dr F. Lalhmingsanga Building, H.No. T-61, 1st Floor, Venghlui, Aizawl, Mizoram 796001. Mobile 8974623818.
- Senapati: Field Office, Christian Colony, Senapati District, Manipur 765106. Phone 8943878495.
- Kohima: Field Office, H/No. 920, Lower Lerie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland 797001. Phone 9862504178.
- Itanagar: Divisional Office, Alexander House, VIP Road, Ward No. 09, Itanagar 791111. Phone 7005879404.
- Guntur: Regional Office, Chuttugunta Centre, Old Agriculture Market Committee Road, Murikipeta, Guntur 522004, Andhra Pradesh. Phone: 0863-2338570 or mobile: 8142009430.
- Nizamabad: Regional Office cum Extension Centre, Vinayak Nagar, near Rukmini Chambers, Nizamabad, Telangana 503001. Phone: 08462295220 or mobile: 9400882941 and 8075711456.
- Jagdalpur: KD College of Horticulture and Research Station Rd, Dharampura No-03, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh 494001. Mobile 9425591230.
- Koraput: District Skill Development cum Employment Office, Koraput Main Road (towards Sunabeda), near Sadar Police Station, Koraput, Odisha 764020. Mobile 9425591230.
- Navi Mumbai: Regional Office and Quality Evaluation Laboratory, EL-184, Electronic Zone, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC, Mahape, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400710. Phone 022-27630038.
- Patna: Field Office Patna, Vidhi Nagar, near Sonu Market, Gola Road, Baily Road, PO Danapur, Patna, Bihar 801503. Mobile 7980077187.
Each centre serves only the unit offices shown against it in the table above.
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After the training period
The notice calls for selection training only. A Spices Board trainee has no link to a regular appointment, and the Board cannot regularise the training at any stage.
Candidates who want other training posts can see more internship and trainee notices.
Should you apply?
This training suits SC and ST graduates in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and life sciences who want structured work at a central government board. It does not suit candidates who need a regular salaried job, because the notice rules out regularisation. Those candidates can browse the latest all-India jobs.
Posting is the main trade-off. Each of the 21 posts sits at a separate unit office, and some are nurseries and field offices away from large towns. Competition for a single post at each office is likely to be tight.
Candidates from the Darjeeling hills, Kalimpong and Sikkim will find the Gangtok region test at the Gangtok centre. A Spices Board trainee there works under the Gangtok region.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Spices Board Notification No. 12/2026 | Open Spices Board notification page |
| Online application | Apply online at spicesboard.in |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Spices Board trainee 2026?
The last date is 19 October 2026. Candidates must submit the online application at spicesboard.in before that date. Candidates who do not apply online cannot take the written test.
What is the stipend for Spices Board Trainee (Development)?
The stipend is ₹20,000 a month for the two-year training period. The Board pays TA for travel to spice fields. Trainees get one day of leave each month.
Can I apply for Spices Board trainee 2026 if I already trained at a Spices Board office?
No. Candidates who trained at any Spices Board office earlier need not apply again. This holds whether or not they completed that training.
Is the Spices Board Trainee (Development) post a regular job?
No. The notice calls it training only. It is not linked to a regular appointment, and the Board cannot regularise it at any stage.
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