Arecanut Spices Marketing Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The vacancy is proposed to be filled by deputation method at its headquarters located at Calicut – 673005, Kerala.
Under the Arecanut Spices Marketing Assistant Recruitment 2026, one post of marketing assistant is available in the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development. The post carries Pay Level 6 in the Pay Matrix (₹35,400–112,400) as per the 7th CPC [pre-revised ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200]. Eligible officers of the Central Government may apply in the prescribed format through the proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department
OR
With five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–112,400) or equivalent in the parent cadre/department
Educational Qualification
Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture or Economics or Commerce from a recognized University or equivalent