Arecanut Spices Marketing Assistant Recruitment 2026

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.


Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationDirectorate of Arecanut and Spices Development
MinistryMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
DepartmentDepartment of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Post NameMarketing Assistant
Mode of RecruitmentDeputation
LocationCalicut – 673005, Kerala
Advertisement Date05.02.2026

Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Advertisement05.02.2026
Last Date for ApplicationWithin 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News

Vacancy Details

Post NameNumber of Vacancy
Marketing Assistant01

Arecanut Spices Marketing Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Deputation Basis

Officers under the Central Government:

CriteriaDetails
Service Condition (i)Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department
ORWith 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 QualificationDegree in Horticulture or Agriculture or Economics or Commerce from a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limit: Please check age using the AGE CALCULATOR

CriteriaDetails
Maximum AgeNot exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application

Pay Scale

PostPay LevelPay Matrix
Marketing AssistantLevel 6₹35,400–112,400 (Pre-revised ₹9,300–34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200)

Application Process

ParticularsDetails
Mode of ApplicationThrough proper channel
FormatPrescribed format
Address for SubmissionDirector, Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, West Hill, Calicut – 673005
Time LimitWithin 60 days from publication in Employment News

Applications complete in all respects should reach the Director through the proper channel within the stipulated period.


Documents Required

Documents
Bio-data in prescribed format
Cadre clearance
Vigilance clearance
Integrity certificate
Statement that no major/minor penalty has been imposed during last 10 years
Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for last 5 years

Important Instructions

  1. The period of deputation shall be for three years.
  2. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years.
  3. Applications not in the prescribed format or received after the due date shall be rejected.
  4. Incomplete applications or those without required documents will not be considered.
  5. Officers must ensure that no vigilance/disciplinary case is pending against them.
  6. Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel.

Official Website / Reference

Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Calicut – 673005, Kerala

Advertisement Date: 05.02.2026

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